Platform Setup Guides

Complete installation and configuration guides for every platform and environment.

Quick Start#

Choose your platform to get started:

IDE Integrations#

Connect Bootspring to your development environment:

AI Assistant Setup#

Connect Bootspring to AI assistants:

Terminal & CLI#

Use Bootspring directly from the command line:

System Requirements#

Minimum Requirements#

Recommended#

Pre-Installation Checklist#

Before installing Bootspring, ensure you have:

• Node.js 18+ installed
• npm or yarn package manager
• Terminal/command line access
• Bootspring account (optional for Pro features)

Check Node.js Version#

Install Node.js#

If you don't have Node.js:

macOS (Homebrew):

Windows (Chocolatey):

Linux (apt):

All Platforms (nvm - recommended):

Universal Installation#

Once Node.js is installed, Bootspring installation is the same on all platforms:

Authentication#

Create Account#

1. Visit bootspring.dev/signup
2. Create your account
3. Verify your email

Authenticate CLI#

Project Setup#

Initialize New Project#

This creates:

• bootspring.config.js - Configuration
• CLAUDE.md - AI context file
• .bootspring/ - Local data directory

Connect Existing Project#

Verify Installation#

Run the health check:

Expected output:

Next Steps#

After installation:

1. Generate Context - Create your CLAUDE.md
2. Use Agents - Invoke expert agents
3. Apply Skills - Use skill patterns
4. Set Up IDE - Configure your editor

Troubleshooting#

Common Issues#

See Troubleshooting Guide for more help.

Getting Help#

• Discord Community
• Email Support
• Support Portal