Seed Workflow Overview
Transform preseed documents into a unified project specification and scaffold your application.
The seed workflow transforms your preseed documents into a unified project specification (SEED.md) and scaffolds your application structure.
The Pipeline#
Idea → Preseed → Seed → Scaffold → App
↗ ↘
Documents SEED.md → Code
| Phase | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Preseed | Your idea, notes, research | VISION.md, PRD.md, etc. |
| Seed | Preseed documents | SEED.md |
| Scaffold | SEED.md | Project files |
Quick Start#
From Preseed (Recommended)#
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From Scratch#
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Key Commands#
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
seed synthesize | Create SEED.md from preseed documents |
seed init | Interactive questionnaire |
seed scaffold | Generate project structure |
seed status | Show current configuration |
seed export | Export config as JSON/YAML |
What is SEED.md?#
SEED.md is your project's single source of truth. It contains:
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Workflow Phases#
1. Synthesize#
Convert preseed documents into SEED.md:
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This reads:
- VISION.md
- AUDIENCE.md
- BUSINESS_MODEL.md
- PRD.md
- TECHNICAL_SPEC.md
- ROADMAP.md
And creates a unified SEED.md.
2. Review & Customize#
Review the generated SEED.md and make adjustments:
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3. Scaffold#
Generate your project structure:
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4. Start Development#
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Framework Presets#
| Preset | Stack |
|---|---|
nextjs | Next.js 15 + App Router + TypeScript + Tailwind + shadcn/ui |
react | React 19 + Vite + TypeScript + Tailwind |
node | Express/Fastify + TypeScript + Zod |
fullstack | Next.js + Prisma + NextAuth + full-stack setup |
Related Pages#
- Synthesize from Preseed - Detailed synthesis guide
- Scaffold Presets - Framework preset details
- MVP Definition - Defining your MVP
- Architecture - Technical architecture
Need Help?#
If you haven't completed preseed yet:
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Start there to capture your idea before moving to seed.