Quick Start Guide - Documentation

Meku helps developers quickly generate, refine, and deploy production-ready apps. This guide shows how to create your first project, build a simple component, and learn the essentials.

Follow these steps to launch your first AI-generated React + Tailwind project:

Create your Meku account in seconds:

Sign up using Google or GitHub to access the Meku.dev platform.
No complex setup—join Meku and start building instantly!

First Steps with Meku

Log In: Access the Meku.dev dashboard by signing in with your Meku account.
Create a Project: Click "Create New Project" in the Meku dashboard to kickstart your web app or website.

Prompt from Homepage: If you're already logged into Meku, you can start prompting directly from the Meku.dev homepage for a faster workflow.

Meku Quick Start Guide

1. Enter a Prompt: Provide a clear prompt in the Meku interface, such as:
Example:

Build a portfolio website with a dark theme and contact form.

2. Project Initialization: Meku will automatically initialize and build your project based on your prompt.

3. Follow-up prompts for customization: Ask for the changes you need on the web app until you get the desired web app, which will automatically reflect on the project.

4. Preview Your Site: See your generated site in real-time on a meku.app subdomain, hosted by Meku.

Deploy or Download:

Publish: Connect a custom domain through Meku's Publish feature for hosting and deploying your app on Meku.
Export Code: Download the full source code for complete ownership. So, you can deploy it anywhere you want.
GitHub Integration: Push updates to GitHub (coming soon to Meku!).

Essentials

Important basics when working with Meku:

Frameworks: All code is generated in React + Tailwind.
Ownership: You keep full control of the codebase.
Exports: Download as ZIP, sync with GitHub, or self-host.
Deployments: Built-in hosting with SSL and custom domains.
Credits: Each generation or refinement uses credits (see pricing).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need React experience?

Basic React/Tailwind knowledge is helpful, but prompts make it easy to get started.

Q: Can I export code anytime?

Yes. Projects can be pushed to GitHub or downloaded as offline files.

Q: How fast are builds?

Most projects generate in under a minute. Refinements are instant.

Q: Can I deploy outside Meku?

Yes. Deploy to Vercel, Netlify, or your own infrastructure.