Name: setup
Availability: InStock
Author: assistant-ui

Installs and configures assistant-ui in a project via the CLI, and picks the right runtime for a backend. Use for first-time install, scaffold, or config: `npx…

SKILL.md

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|langchain|mcp|eve>

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 <name-or-url>

Expo / React Native app: npx assistant-ui@latest create <name> --native

Terminal (React Ink) app: npx assistant-ui@latest create <name> --ink

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