Get Started
This chapter helps you quickly get started with AI App Factory, understand its core value, install and configure the tools, and grasp the working principle of the 7-stage pipeline, preparing you to generate your first application.
Learning Path
We recommend following this order to learn the content in this chapter:
1. Quick Start: From Idea to App
Understand AI App Factory's core value and prerequisites, and experience the end-to-end process from idea to app through a complete case.
- Understand the checkpoint-based multi-agent collaboration mechanism
- Learn about the complete workflow of the 7-stage pipeline
- Master the skill of providing clear product descriptions
2. Installation and Configuration
Globally install the CLI tool and configure the AI assistant (Claude Code/OpenCode) and related environment.
- Install agent-app-factory globally using npm
- Configure Claude Code or OpenCode
- Verify that installation was successful
3. Initialize Factory Project
Use the factory init command to initialize the directory and understand the generated project structure and configuration files.
- Execute the project initialization command
- Understand the project directory structure and configuration files
- Prepare product idea input
4. 7-Stage Pipeline Overview
Deeply understand the complete pipeline process from Bootstrap to Preview, including the input/output of each stage and the checkpoint mechanism.
- Understand the goals and artifacts of the 7 stages
- Master the checkpoint mechanism and manual confirmation process
- Learn how to control pipeline execution
Prerequisites
Before starting this chapter, you need:
Prerequisites
- Node.js Environment: Node.js v18 or higher installed
- AI Programming Assistant: Must configure one of the following tools
- Claude Code (Recommended) ⭐
- OpenCode or other AI assistants that support Agent mode
- Basic Command Line Skills: Ability to execute commands using terminal
Next Steps
After completing this chapter, you will master:
- ✅ The core working principle of AI App Factory
- ✅ Installation and configuration of the CLI tool
- ✅ Project initialization and structure understanding
- ✅ The complete process of the 7-stage pipeline
Next, we recommend studying the Platforms and Integration chapter to learn how to run the pipeline on different AI assistants.