frontmcp-setup

name	frontmcp-setup
description	Use when starting, scaffolding, or organizing a FrontMCP project. Covers creating a new project (CLI scaffold or manual) for Node, Vercel, and other targets; standalone versus Nx-monorepo layout, naming conventions, generators, and dependency rules; composing multiple @App classes, ESM packages, and remote MCP servers into one server; provisioning session and storage backends (Redis, Vercel KV, SQLite with WAL and optional encryption); generating deployment-target-aware README files; and searching, installing, and managing the FrontMCP skill catalog for AI agents (Claude Code, Codex). Triggers: create a new project, how do I start, scaffold, project layout, folder structure, Nx monorepo, add Redis, set up SQLite or a database, compose apps, create a new app, manage skills.
tags	["router","setup","scaffold","project","nx","redis","sqlite","structure","guide"]
category	setup
targets	["all"]
bundle	["recommended","minimal","full"]
priority	10
visibility	both
license	Apache-2.0
metadata	{"docs":"https://docs.agentfront.dev/frontmcp/getting-started/quickstart"}

FrontMCP Setup Router

Entry point for project setup and scaffolding. This skill helps you find the right setup guide based on your project needs — from initial scaffolding to storage backends, project structure, and multi-app composition.

When to Use This Skill

Must Use

• Starting a new FrontMCP project from scratch and need to choose between standalone vs Nx monorepo
• Setting up storage backends (Redis, SQLite) for session or state management
• Organizing an existing project and need canonical directory layout guidance

Recommended

• Onboarding to the FrontMCP project structure and naming conventions
• Setting up multi-app composition within a single server
• Understanding the skills system and how to browse, install, and manage skills

Skip When

• You need to build specific components like tools or resources (see frontmcp-development)
• You need to configure transport, auth, or throttling (see frontmcp-config)
• You need to deploy or build for a target platform (see frontmcp-deployment)

Decision: Use this skill when you need to CREATE or ORGANIZE a project. Use other routers when you need to build, configure, deploy, or test.

Prerequisites

• Node.js 24+ and npm/yarn installed
• frontmcp CLI available globally (npm install -g frontmcp)

Steps

1. Use the Scenario Routing Table below to find the right setup guide for your task
2. Scaffold your project with frontmcp create (standalone) or frontmcp create --nx (monorepo)
3. Configure storage and project structure per the relevant reference files
4. Follow the Recommended Reading Order for a complete setup walkthrough

Scenario Routing Table

Scenario	Reference	Description
Scaffold a new project with frontmcp create	references/setup-project.md	CLI scaffolder (flags: --target, --redis, --skills <bundle>, --cicd, --nx, --pm)