Use it when
When opening an unfamiliar codebase.
Before moving on
Reference actual files and distinguish verified findings from guesses.
01 / START WITH A SMALL IDEA
Plan your first app
Turn an idea into a clear first version, understand the project, and prepare a working preview.
Set the direction first
Describe one audience, one problem, and one essential action. Ask the assistant to list the smallest version you can build, the data it needs, and what remains out of scope.
STARTING BRIEF
Describe one audience, one problem, and one essential action. Ask the assistant to list the smallest version you can build, the data it needs, and what remains out of scope.
Work through these tasks
Open one task, customize it for your project, and check the result before moving on. Skip any step that does not apply.
Use it when
When a downloaded or cloned project will not start.
Before moving on
Use the existing package manager and identify required environment variable names without exposing secrets.
Use it when
When you are ready to check a website on your own machine.
Before moving on
Confirm the process and page are reachable where possible; do not deploy publicly.
STEP 04
Rewrite the hero headline
Tell visitors what your product does in fewer words.
Open this task ↗Use it when
When the first screen feels vague or overly wordy.
Before moving on
Check line breaks, responsive text fit, and heading hierarchy.
Keep a recoverable checkpoint.
Save your work or review a Git commit between meaningful stages. A clean checkpoint makes the next experiment easier to understand and reverse.
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