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convex-quickstart
by get-convex/agent-skills
Creates or adds Convex to an app. Use for new Convex projects, npm create convex@latest, frontend setup, env vars, or the first npx convex dev run.
Skill content
Scaffold a new Convex project or integrate Convex into an existing frontend app. - Supports two paths: scaffolding from templates (React + Vite, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, or bare backend) or adding Convex to an existing app with manual provider setup - Templates include pre-configured frontend frameworks, Tailwind, shadcn/ui, and optional auth (Clerk, Convex Auth, Lucia) - Requires running npx convex dev as a long-running process to sync backend code and manage deployments; cloud agents can use anonymous mode via CONVEX_AGENT_MODE=anonymous - Provides step-by-step wiring for React (Vite), Next.js App Router, and links to guides for Vue, Svelte, React Native, Remix, and Node.js Convex Quickstart Set up a working Convex project as fast as possible. When to Use - Starting a brand new project with Convex - Adding Convex to an existing React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, or other app - Scaffolding a Convex app for prototyping When Not to Use - The project already has Convex installed and convex/ exists - just start building - You only need to add auth to an existing Convex app - use the convex-setup-auth skill Workflow