Getting Started

This guide helps you understand bootstrap and choose the setup flow that matches your tooling.

Choose Your Path

MCP Bootstrap

Guided, step-by-step setup through your AI tool with explicit consent at each action.

Start MCP Bootstrap

Manual Bootstrap

Follow manual instructions for full control over each command.

Start Manual Bootstrap
Install the MCP first
If you plan to use MCP Bootstrap, install the MCP in your AI tool before you begin.

What You'll Set Up

1

Base (Required)

Supabase authentication, database, and core infrastructure.

  • • Supabase CLI checks and login
  • • Project linking and configuration
  • • Database migrations
  • • Environment configuration
2

Optional Modules

Add features based on your project needs.

  • • Payments, Email, Storage, Admin tools
3

Launch

Start your dev server and verify everything works.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:

  • Node.js 18+ installed
  • A Supabase account (free tier works)
  • Git installed and configured
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