Creating visually appealing web pages can seem daunting, but with Rapidpages, you can ease the burden while crafting stunning interfaces. This prompt-first IDE allows you to describe your desired UI simply and generates the corresponding code using familiar technologies like React and Tailwind. In this blog, we’ll guide you through the steps to start using Rapidpages effectively.

Setting Up Rapidpages Locally

To unleash the potential of Rapidpages on your local machine, follow these steps:

• Clone the repository:

bash
git clone https://github.com/rapidpages/rapidpages.git  
cd rapidpages

• Edit the .env.example file to configure the necessary values:
• GITHUB_CLIENT_SECRET & GITHUB_CLIENT_ID: You’ll need to create a GitHub OAuth application to log in. Set the Homepage to http://localhost:3000 and the Authorization callback URL to http://localhost:3000/api/auth/callback/github.
• OPENAI_API_KEY: Acquire a key from OpenAI.

Running Rapidpages

Run Locally

Once your environment is set up, create the database and launch the application:

bash
npm run db:push  
npm run dev

Run on Docker

Prefer to run Rapidpages using Docker? Execute the following commands:

bash
docker compose up -d  
docker compose exec rapidpages npm run db:push

Run in the Cloud

You can also start using Rapidpages today on the cloud for free. If you run out of credits, don’t hesitate to reach out on Discord.

Understanding the Code Generation Process

The code generation feature of Rapidpages can be likened to having an incredibly talented chef in a kitchen. Instead of just handing you a menu, you describe your ideal dish, and the chef (Rapidpages) takes care of preparing everything from the ingredients to the final presentation (the code). Right now, the chef prepares everything all at once (one-shot generation), but future updates will break down the cooking into steps – like planning the recipe first, gathering ingredients, and finally cooking them – allowing for more complex dishes (UI elements) to be created.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

While using Rapidpages, you may encounter some hiccups. Here are a few troubleshooting tips:

• If you experience issues with your GitHub OAuth, make sure your client ID and secret are correctly set up in your environment file.
• For database issues, ensure that your commands to create the database have been executed successfully.
• If the app is not starting, check the Docker installation and configurations to verify they are set correctly.

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Conclusion

With Rapidpages, the task of creating beautiful web pages becomes much simpler. Following the steps above will set you on the right path to harnessing the power of this prompt-first IDE. At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.