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:
| Integration | Description |
|---|---|
| VS Code | Extension and terminal integration |
| Cursor | AI editor with Bootspring context |
| JetBrains | IntelliJ, WebStorm, PyCharm |
| Xcode | iOS, macOS, Swift development |
| Neovim | Terminal-based setup |
AI Assistant Setup#
Connect Bootspring to AI assistants:
| Assistant | Description |
|---|---|
| Claude Desktop | MCP server integration |
| Claude Code | CLI AI coding assistant |
| Claude Web | Using context with claude.ai |
| ChatGPT | Using context with ChatGPT |
| Codex Desktop | OpenAI's desktop assistant |
Terminal & CLI#
Use Bootspring directly from the command line:
| Platform | Description |
|---|---|
| Terminal | Standalone CLI usage without IDE |
System Requirements#
Minimum Requirements#
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Node.js | v18.0.0 or higher |
| npm | v8.0.0 or higher |
| Memory | 512 MB RAM |
| Disk | 100 MB free space |
| Network | Internet connection |
Recommended#
| Requirement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Node.js | v20.x LTS |
| npm | v10.x |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Disk | 500 MB free space |
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#
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Install Node.js#
If you don't have Node.js:
macOS (Homebrew):
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Windows (Chocolatey):
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Linux (apt):
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All Platforms (nvm - recommended):
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Universal Installation#
Once Node.js is installed, Bootspring installation is the same on all platforms:
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Authentication#
Create Account#
- Visit bootspring.dev/signup
- Create your account
- Verify your email
Authenticate CLI#
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Project Setup#
Initialize New Project#
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This creates:
bootspring.config.js- ConfigurationCLAUDE.md- AI context file.bootspring/- Local data directory
Connect Existing Project#
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Verify Installation#
Run the health check:
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Expected output:
✓ Node.js version: v20.10.0
✓ npm version: 10.2.3
✓ Bootspring version: 1.2.0
✓ Configuration: Valid
✓ Authentication: Logged in
✓ Network: Connected
✓ MCP: Available
All checks passed!
Next Steps#
After installation:
- Generate Context - Create your CLAUDE.md
- Use Agents - Invoke expert agents
- Apply Skills - Use skill patterns
- Set Up IDE - Configure your editor
Troubleshooting#
Common Issues#
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
command not found | Check PATH, reinstall with -g flag |
| Permission denied | Use sudo or fix npm permissions |
| Network errors | Check firewall, proxy settings |
| Auth failures | Run bootspring logout then bootspring login |
See Troubleshooting Guide for more help.