# Quickstart

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import { Stepper } from "zudoku/ui/Stepper"

Create a form0 project, start the dev server, and open a live preview. This flow uses only the CLI and the default schema template that comes with it.

## Prerequisites

- **Node.js** `22.19.0+` - [Download here](https://nodejs.org/)
- A terminal or command prompt
- Your favorite code editor

## Get ready in 5 steps

Build and preview your first form0 schema in minutes.

<Stepper>

1. Install the CLI:

   ```bash
   npm install -g form0-cli
   ```

   Or run without a global install:

   ```bash
   npx form0-cli
   ```

   :::info

   npx command runs the CLI without a global install.

   :::

1. Start the interactive shell:

   ```bash
   form0
   ```

1. Initialize a standard project:

   - Run `init`
   - Choose **Standard project**
   - Let the CLI auto-load your schema

   :::info

   If there is only one schema file in the project root, it is loaded automatically.

   :::

1. Start the dev server:

   ```ansi
   form0> serve
   ```

1. 🎉 **That's it!** Now your form0 live preview is running at `http://localhost:3030` in your browser.

</Stepper>

## What you get

Standard projects are file-first and CLI-driven.

- `form.schema.json` with a starter form
- `form0.config.js` for CLI settings
- `test.js` for local engine checks
- `supporting-images/` for field assets