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Neova

Getting Started

This guide will help you install Neova and get started with your first project.

System Requirements

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  • macOS 12.0 (Monterey) or later
  • Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, or later)
  • 4GB RAM minimum (8GB recommended)
  • 500MB disk space

Installation

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  1. Download the latest version of Neova from the homepage
  2. Open the downloaded .dmg file
  3. Drag Neova to your Applications folder
  4. Launch Neova from Applications

Creating Your First Project

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When you first open Neova, you’ll see the project selector. Here’s how to get started:

1. Create a New Project

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Click New Project and choose a folder for your project. Neova will create a .neova folder to store your tasks, snippets, and templates.

2. Set Up Stages

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Navigate to Settings > Stages to customize your workflow stages. Default stages include:

  • Backlog - Ideas and future tasks
  • Prepare - Tasks being planned
  • Implement - Active development
  • Review - Code review and testing
  • Done - Completed tasks

3. Create Your First Task

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Click the + button to create a new task. Add:

  • A descriptive title
  • Tags for organization
  • A detailed description (supports Markdown)

4. Build a Prompt

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Open the Prompt Builder to create instructions for your AI assistant:

## Task: {{task.title}}


### Context
{{snippet:project-context}}


### Requirements
{{task.description}}


### Instructions
Please implement this feature following our coding standards.

Next Steps

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Need Help?

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If you run into issues, check the FAQ or visit our GitHub repository for support.