create-app

npx tambo create-app [directory] or npm create tambo-app my-app

Creates a new Tambo app from a template. Choose from pre-built templates to get started quickly with different use cases.

Available Templates:

mcp - Tambo + MCP (Model Context Protocol) - recommended for AI agent workflows
standard - Tambo + Tools - general purpose AI app template
conversational-form - Tambo + Conversational Form - for AI-powered form experiences

Examples:

# Create app with interactive prompts
npx tambo create-app

# Create in current directory
npx tambo create-app .

# Create with specific template
npx tambo create-app my-app --template=mcp

# Initialize git repository automatically
npx tambo create-app my-app --init-git

# Use legacy peer deps
npx tambo create-app my-app --legacy-peer-deps

Manual Setup After Creating:

cd my-app
npx tambo init         # Complete setup with API key
npm run dev            # Start development server