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Jul '25 (edited) • Text Guides

Getting Started Guide

Welcome! This guide will walk you through setting up your local development environment using Cursor, GitHub, and Supabase. Each step includes a hand-picked YouTube tutorial to make the process even easier.

We have linked to video tutorials for each section below.

1. Download and Install Cursor

Go to cursor.com and click Download.
Choose your operating system (Windows, Mac, or Linux) and download the installer.
Run the installer and follow the prompts to complete installation.
Open Cursor after installation is finished.

2. Fork and Clone the GitHub Repository

Fork the Repo:

Visit the GitHub page for the project you want to build.
Click the Fork button (top right) to create your own copy.

Clone in Cursor:

In your forked repo, click the green Code button and copy the HTTPS or SSH URL.
Open Cursor.
Use the “Clone Repository” option (usually under File > Clone Repository or via the welcome screen).
Paste the repo URL and choose a local folder to save the project.
Click Clone. The code will be downloaded to your machine and opened in Cursor.

3. Create a Supabase Account and Project

Go to supabase.com and sign up or log in.
Click New Project.
Enter a project name, password, and select a database region.
Wait for the project to initialize (this may take a minute).
In your project dashboard, go to Settings > API.
Copy your Project URL and anon key (these are your environment variables).

4. Add Environment Variables in Cursor

In Cursor, right-click your project folder and select New File.
Name the file .env (include the dot at the start).
Paste the following, replacing the values with your Supabase credentials:

VITE_SUPABASE_URL=your-project-url-here

VITE_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your-anon-key-here

5. Run the Project Locally

Open a new terminal in Cursor (usually via Terminal > New Terminal).
Install dependencies if needed (e.g., pnpm install).
Start the development server:

pnpm run dev

Wait for the terminal to show a local server URL (usually http://localhost:3000).
Open your browser and go to http://localhost:3000 or click the link shown in the terminal.

YouTube Tutorial: How to Download and Install Cursor AI Code Editor Tutorial

YouTube Tutorial: Become a Supabase Pro in 1.5 Hours (Start at 1:00 for account/project setup)

YouTube Tutorial: Cursor AI Tutorial for Beginners [2025 Edition]

YouTube Tutorial: How To Use Environment Variables with MCP Servers in Cursor AI

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