assistant-ui Setup

Always consult assistant-ui.com/llms.txt for the latest API.

CLI Commands

Quick Decision Flow

• Existing Next.js app (package.json exists): use npx assistant-ui@latest init
• Existing app in CI/agent/non-interactive shell: use npx assistant-ui@latest init --yes
• Existing app + force overwrite of conflicts: add --overwrite
• New app / empty directory: use npx assistant-ui@latest create <name>
• Need specific starter template: add -t <default|minimal|cloud|cloud-clerk|langgraph|mcp>
• Need a curated example: use npx assistant-ui@latest create <name> --example <example>
• Need playground preset config: use npx assistant-ui@latest create <name> --preset <url>

New Project (create)