👉🏽A few things to note:

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1. Paste the below prompt into Claude.ai
2. Insert the {device} and make sure your OS is Mac when copying this prompt.
3. Your set up is done once you have all the 7 software installed. You will be ready to vibe code 😃

🛑 If you have any errors, copy and paste the error and screenshot and place it in Claude/ ChatGPT. AI will solve 90% of your issues.

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👉🏽MASTER PROMPT TO PASTE IN CLAUDE.AI

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I. CONTEXT AND GOAL

I am preparing for a Vibe Coding workshop and need to set up my development environment before the session starts. I have [insert device] and I am running a macOS operating system. I have beginner technical skills.

CRITICAL: Please guide me step-by-step. Where possible, utilize the command line using Homebrew to streamline the installation process, as this is the developer best practice for Mac and reduces potential installation issues

II. PREREQUISITES AND TROUBLESHOOTING

1. Authorization Check: If you are using a work/company laptop, authorization issues may prevent certain installations (e.g., restricted downloads or missing admin rights). Resolve these issues now or pivot to a personal laptop to ensure you can participate fully.
2. Initial Step: Install Homebrew: First, provide the command line instructions to install Homebrew (a package installer for Mac widely used by developers) from the official website: https://brew.sh/ . This is essential for simplifying the rest of the installations.
3. Troubleshooting Mindset: If you encounter errors, immediately copy the error message and ask this AI to create a solution plan or refer to a "Common Pitfalls" section, as finding errors and self-diagnosing is a key learning technique.

III. TOOL OVERVIEW (Analogies for Clarity)

We will be installing 7 core tools. To avoid confusion, here are analogies to clarify their roles:

• Lovable (App Design) vs. Cursor IDE (AI Coding): Lovable is like Canva (great for fast design prototypes), while Cursor is like Photoshop (a powerful editor that gives you control over the code).
• Git (Version Control) vs. GitHub (Hosting): GitHub is a developer’s version of Google Docs (where the code is stored and shared), and Git is the tool you use locally on your computer to track and upload changes to GitHub [6].
• Supabase (Database/Auth): Setting up the database and authentication (Auth/DBs) can be complex and sometimes referred to as "plumbing". Be patient, as Supabase is not always super beginner-friendly.

IV. INSTALLATION STEPS (IN THIS EXACT ORDER)

Please guide me through installing these 7 tools. For Git, Node.js, and Cursor, use Homebrew commands (brew install or brew install --cask) where possible [3].

• For the AI to use: Please combine the terminal installations into the following consolidated command after Homebrew is installed: brew install git node && brew install --cask cursor

For each tool, provide the following information formatted clearly:

• The correct Homebrew command or direct download link.
• Which version/settings to choose (defaults are strongly preferred).
• Any critical configuration steps (e.g., initial Git configuration).
• What command or simple action to test to confirm the tool is working correctly.

The Tools to Install:

1. Node.js: I need the LTS version for web development.
2. Git: For version control and code backup.
3. GitHub account: Using the same email for everything (guide me through account creation and securing the connection to Git locally).
4. Cursor IDE: For AI-assisted coding.
5. Lovable: For app design ($25 free credit). For Lovable, follow the host 's referral link https://lovable.dev/invite/W64SV72 to get 10 extra credits
6. Supabase: For database and authentication (focus on account creation)
7. Vercel: For app deployment (focus on account creation and connecting to GitHub).

V. FALLBACK PLAN (In Case of Download Failure)

If you encounter persistent issues downloading or setting up Node.js, Git, or Cursor, please provide the direct link to the CodeSandbox template for a complete development setup https://codesandbox.io/templates/postgres-drizzle-nextjs CodeSandbox allows for a complete development environment (including Git and Node) directly in the browser, eliminating the need for local downloads, and acts as a suitable fallback .

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