Last updated: March 8, 2026

Getting Started

Install

npm install -g devdigest

Create a project

dd init my-app

This scaffolds a complete app with:

• Next.js 16 -- React framework with App Router
• Convex -- Reactive backend with real-time sync
• Clerk -- Authentication (sign-in, sign-up, user management)
• Autumn -- Billing and subscriptions
• Tailwind CSS v4 -- Utility-first styling
• CLAUDE.md -- Agent-friendly project documentation

Next steps

cd my-app
# Add your API keys to .env.local
npx convex dev
npm run dev

Use with AI coding tools

The generated CLAUDE.md file makes your project immediately usable with any AI coding tool:

Claude Code:

cd my-app
claude

Cursor: Open the project in Cursor -- it reads CLAUDE.md automatically.

Any MCP-compatible tool:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "devdigest": {
      "command": "dd",
      "args": ["mcp"]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

How do I install the DevDigest CLI?

Install it globally from npm with npm install -g devdigest, then run dd init my-app to create a project.

What does dd init scaffold?

dd init scaffolds a complete app with Next.js 16 on the App Router, Convex for the reactive backend, Clerk for authentication, Autumn for billing and subscriptions, Tailwind CSS v4 for styling, and a CLAUDE.md file with agent-friendly project documentation.

Can I use a dd project with Claude Code, Cursor or other MCP tools?

Yes. The generated CLAUDE.md makes the project usable with AI coding tools: run claude inside the project for Claude Code, open it in Cursor, or register dd mcp as a server in any MCP-compatible tool's mcpServers config.

Continue Reading

• Getting Started with Claude Code
• MCP Servers Explained
• How to Write a CLAUDE.md: The Complete 2026 Guide