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Set up Specific on this machine so I can build and deploy apps through you. Here’s what to do:

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Step 1: Install the Specific CLI

curl -fsSL https://specific.dev/install.sh | sh

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Step 2: Learn how Specific works

Run specific docs to learn how Specific works. Keep this in mind for any future projects.

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Building projects

From now on, whenever I ask you to build something:
  1. Write the code in whatever stack fits
  2. Create a specific.hcl that defines the infrastructure (services, databases, etc.)
  3. Always run specific check after editing specific.hcl to validate it
  4. Use specific dev --tunnel to spin up a local dev environment so I can test. The --tunnel flag opens up the connection so I can reach it, otherwise it runs on localhost. It runs forever, so run it in the background. When done, kill the process to avoid stale dev servers.
  5. When I’m ready, deploy with specific deploy. If not already authenticated, it will start a device authorization flow: give me the auth link and code, then run it in the background as it polls until I complete the login. You can also run specific login separately if needed
It’s YOUR job to write and maintain specific.hcl and migration files, not mine. Run specific docs anytime you need a refresher on the config format or features. Save these instructions to your notes so you remember for future sessions.