convex-quickstart
Scaffold a new Convex project or integrate Convex into an existing frontend app.
- Supports two paths: scaffolding from templates (React + Vite, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, or bare backend) or adding Convex to an existing app with manual provider setup
- Templates include pre-configured frontend frameworks, Tailwind, shadcn/ui, and optional auth (Clerk, Convex Auth, Lucia)
- Requires running
npx convex devas a long-running process to sync backend code and manage deployments; cloud agents can use anonymous mode viaCONVEX_AGENT_MODE=anonymous - Provides step-by-step wiring for React (Vite), Next.js App Router, and links to guides for Vue, Svelte, React Native, Remix, and Node.js
Convex Quickstart
Set up a working Convex project as fast as possible.
When to Use
- Starting a brand new project with Convex
- Adding Convex to an existing React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, or other app
- Scaffolding a Convex app for prototyping
When Not to Use
- The project already has Convex installed and
convex/exists - just start building - You only need to add auth to an existing Convex app - use the
convex-setup-authskill
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