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This guide walks you through creating your first project on pre.dev and shipping it with autonomous agents.

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1. Create Your Account

Sign Up

Create a free account at pre.dev to get started.

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2. Start a New Project

From the homepage, you have three ways to start:
ModeDescription
Full-Stack TemplateStart from a curated template with a pre-configured stack
AdaptiveDescribe your idea and let pre.dev choose the best architecture
ImportConnect an existing GitHub repo and continue building on it
Type your project idea into the input box. Be as descriptive as you want — the more context you give, the better the spec. Example: 
I would like to build a virtual museum tour platform with AR exhibits,
user-generated galleries, and a ticketing system for live events.

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3. Choose Your Spec Level

Before generating, choose between:
  • Plan — A fast, high-level spec with milestones and user stories (~30-60 seconds)
  • Deep Spec — A comprehensive breakdown with granular subtasks and acceptance criteria (~2-5 minutes)
See Fast vs Deep Specs for guidance on which to choose.

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4. Review Your Specification

pre.dev generates a structured specification containing:
  • Technical architecture and recommended stack
  • Milestones — phased delivery plan
  • User stories — feature requirements with acceptance criteria
  • Subtasks — granular implementation steps (Deep Spec only)
  • Complexity estimates per task
You can edit the spec, add/remove stories, or adjust the architecture before building.

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5. Start Building

Once you’re happy with the spec, you have three build modes:
ModeHow It Works
Build Next TaskAgents build one task at a time, you review each PR
Build on AutopilotAgents work through the entire roadmap autonomously
ChatInteractive mode — ask the agent questions or guide it manually
Click Build on Autopilot to let agents ship the entire project, or Build Next Task for more control.

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6. Review Pull Requests

Each completed task produces:
  • A feature branch with the implementation
  • A pull request for you to review
  • Passing acceptance criteria (type checks, linting, browser verification)
The AI never pushes to main. You review and merge on your terms.

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7. Ship

Once you’re satisfied with the code, merge the PRs and deploy. Your project is live.

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What’s Next?

How It Works

Understand the architecture behind pre.dev’s autonomous agents.

Build Modes

Learn when to use Autopilot vs. manual build modes.

Integrations

Connect your API keys so agents can build with real integrations.

API & MCP

Use pre.dev’s spec engine programmatically in your own tools.