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convex-quickstart

Initialize and configure a Convex backend for frontend projects.

2|Updated Jul 1, 2025
Search Tags:#integration#react#backend#scaffold#nextjs#convex#env-variables
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Skill: convex-quickstart
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Command: npx skills add https://github.com/RinKhimera/NOMAQbanq --skill convex-quickstart-rinkhimera

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Rapidly set up a working Convex backend and connect it to a frontend project so developers can prototype, develop, and test full-stack features without spending time on manual configuration and env var wiring.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Scaffold new projects: Choose a Convex template and create a complete project with frontend and Convex backend wired together.
  • Integrate existing apps: Install the convex package, create the Convex client, and wrap the app with ConvexProvider for React, Next.js, Vue, Svelte, and other frameworks.
  • Dev and headless support: Guide the user to run npx convex dev for a live dev deployment, and explain Agent Mode for cloud or headless environments that require anonymous mode.
  • Verification and first steps: Confirm that convex/_generated exists, .env.local contains the deployment URL, and a basic query/mutation round-trip works.

Quick Start

Ask me to set up Convex for this project by determining whether it's a new or existing app, scaffolding or installing Convex, wiring the ConvexProvider into the app root, setting the correct framework-specific environment variable, and guiding you to run npx convex dev to start the watcher.

Frequently Asked Questions about convex-quickstart

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I add Convex to an existing Next.js or React app?▼

To add Convex to an existing app, install the convex package, create the Convex client, and wrap your application root with ConvexProvider. This wires the backend connection and enables real-time data synchronization for React or Next.js.

What is the best way to scaffold a new full-stack project with Convex?▼

The best way to scaffold a Convex project is selecting a Convex template to create a complete project structure. This automatically wires the frontend and Convex backend together for immediate local development and prototyping.

Does Convex work with Vue and Svelte frontends?▼

Yes, Convex works with Vue, Svelte, and other frontend frameworks. Integration involves installing the convex package, creating the Convex client, and setting the framework-specific environment variables to connect your chosen frontend.

How do I run Convex dev in a headless or cloud environment?▼

To run Convex dev in a headless or cloud environment, execute npx convex dev using anonymous Agent Mode. This allows you to maintain a live dev deployment without requiring interactive browser-based authentication.

What environment variables do I need to configure for Convex?▼

Configuring Convex requires setting framework-specific environment variables, typically including the deployment URL in a .env.local file. This ensures your frontend correctly targets the active Convex backend during local development.

How do I verify my Convex backend setup is working correctly?▼

To verify your Convex setup, confirm that the convex/_generated directory exists, check that .env.local contains your deployment URL, and test a basic query and mutation round-trip to ensure frontend-to-backend connectivity.

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