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From zero to shipping in 5 minutes. No yak shaving required.

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Step 1: Create a New Project

The lv create command scaffolds a complete project with all framework assets pre-configured:

Terminalbash
# Create a new fullstack project
lv create my-app --stack fullstack

# Or use the interactive wizard
lv create my-app --wizard
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Stack options

Available stacks: fullstack, api, frontend, cli, library. Each includes appropriate DevCycles and configuration.

Step 2: Enter the Project

cd my-app
code .   # Open in VS Code for best experience

Step 3: Run Your First DevCycle

DevCycles are the core of Loaded Vibes. Start with the initialization cycle to set up your environment:

Terminalbash
# Run the initialization DevCycle
lv devcycle run init

# Watch the magic happen
lv dashboard

Dashboard

The dashboard is a terminal UI that shows real-time progress, phase transitions, and execution summaries. It's like watching your code write itself, but with more neon.

Step 4: Scaffold Your Features

Now that initialization is complete, scaffold your first feature using the scaffolding DevCycle:

# Scaffold a new feature
lv devcycle run scaffold --feature user-authentication

# The orchestrator will:
# 1. Generate boilerplate code
# 2. Create test stubs
# 3. Update project documentation
# 4. Commit with conventional message

Step 5: Ship It

When you're ready to deploy, the deploy DevCycle handles everything:

# Run pre-deployment checks
lv devcycle run validate

# Deploy to your environment
lv devcycle run deploy --env production

What Just Happened?

In those few commands, the framework:

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Generated specs

PRD and tech requirements with EARS notation

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Scaffolded code

Boilerplate following your stack conventions

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Created tests

Unit and integration test stubs

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Logged everything

NDJSON execution summaries for CI

Explore More

You're now ready to dive deeper. Here's where to go next:

Pro tip: Run lv hint anytime for contextual help based on your current project state. It's like having a senior dev who never gets annoyed at your questions.