What next?
You've read the overview. Now it's time to build something.
Ready to start building?
Pick the path that matches your situation right now.
Jump straight in
You know what you're building
Get the repo running, brief your AI with the starter prompt, and start building your proof. Most devs start here.
Run the Quickstart
Clone, install, run locally in 5 minutes
Copy the starter prompt
Brief your AI (Copilot, Cursor, etc.) on the project
Start building
Pick a surface and build your first feature
Get aligned first
You need clarity before code
Run the project prompts to capture what you're building and why. Good for complex projects or multiple stakeholders.
Run the Vision prompt
Capture the purpose and desired outcomes
Run Architecture & Voice
Lock in technical approach and tone
Then start building
Move into Quickstart with clear intent
Not sure? Start with Quickstart.
You can always run the project prompts later. The fastest way to learn Catalyst is to get the repo running and explore. The starter prompt gives your AI everything it needs to help you build.
Already building?
Jump to what you need right now.
Coding Prompts
Get the starter prompt for your AI assistant.
Workflow & Stages
Understand the delivery loop and maturity stages.
Design System
Tokens, typography, layout patterns.
Components
Use existing building blocks.
Surfaces
Web, app, docs, and present surfaces.
Upgrade Checklists
What changes at each stage.
Need to look up a term?
Key Catalyst terminology explained in everyday language.
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Need the overview?
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Introduction