convex-setup

Integrate a real-time Convex backend into Expo or Next.js apps.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/atemaguer/bfloat-ide --skill convex-setup
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Skill: convex-setup
Source: https://github.com/atemaguer/bfloat-ide/tree/main/resources/skills/convex/setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/atemaguer/bfloat-ide --skill convex-setup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns an Expo or Next.js app into a Convex-powered application with a real-time backend, so you can add database access and serverless logic without building the wiring yourself or setting up authentication.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Installs Convex and initializes the generated client files needed for development.
  • Creates schema, queries, and mutations for the user's data model.
  • Copies the correct provider template and wraps the app in Convex client context for Expo or Next.js.
  • Use it when a project needs live data syncing, backend functions, or a clean local-first setup for an app already managed in the IDE.

Quick Start

Set up Convex in my Expo or Next.js project by installing the backend, creating the schema and functions I need, and wiring the app to the correct Convex provider.

Frequently Asked Questions about convex-setup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I connect a Convex backend to an Expo or Next.js app?

To connect Convex to an Expo or Next.js app, you install the backend, initialize generated client files, create a schema, and wrap your app in the correct framework-specific provider wrapper.

What is needed for a local-first setup with real-time data syncing in Next.js?

A local-first setup with real-time data syncing requires framework-specific environment variables, generated Convex client files, a schema for your data model, and the correct provider wrapper.

Can I use Convex to add serverless functions and database mutations to an existing project?

Yes, you can use Convex to add serverless functions, database queries, and mutations to an existing project by creating a schema and wiring the app to the Convex client context.

Does setting up Convex require building custom wiring for database access?

No, setting up Convex does not require building custom wiring. The setup copies the correct provider template and wraps your app in the Convex client context automatically.

What's the best way to structure database queries and mutations for a real-time backend?

The best way to structure queries and mutations for a real-time backend is to define a schema within the generated Convex client files and deploy serverless functions.

Why do I need generated Convex client files for local-first development?

Generated Convex client files are needed for local-first development because they provide the typed database access and serverless logic required to sync live data with your app.