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1

Install the CLI

npm i -g specific-alpha
2

Clone example

Together with Claude Code, we have created a minimal example to get you familiar with Specific; a click counter with database persistence and realtime sync.
git clone https://github.com/specific-dev/examples.git
cd examples/node-realtime-click-counter
npm install
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Start the development server

The example project has a database schema that needs to be pushed:
specific exec web -- npm run db:migrate
Now start the dev server and visit https://web.local.spcf.app
specific dev
This spins up your services and any dependencies (Postgres, Redis, etc.) locally. Learn more →
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Deploy to Specific Cloud

At this step, you will be prompted to sign-in before the deployment occurs.
specific deploy
Afterwards, you will get your very own production server up and running in the cloud. Learn more →
5

Continue building with your agent

Now you can run the following command to give your agent of choice (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, etc.) the knowledge it needs to build with Specific:
specific init
From now on, your agent has the context it needs. Try passing it the following prompt:
Add the ability for users to upload a custom background image. When the background changes, it should be synced in real-time to all connected clients.
Your agent should understand that it can use Specific’s S3-compatible object storage and proceed with implementing it.