Getting Started
App Factory is an AI-native pipeline that transforms market research into production-ready mobile apps. This guide will get you up and running.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, ensure you have the following:
- Claude Code - App Factory runs as Claude Code (Opus 4.5) in agent-native mode
- Node.js 18+ - Required for running the generated Expo apps
- Expo CLI - For building and testing the generated apps
Quick Start
Generate your first batch of app ideas in minutes.
Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/MeltedMindz/AppFactory.git cd AppFactory/the_factoryOpen with Claude Code
Open the repository in Claude Code. Claude will read the CLAUDE.md control plane and understand the pipeline structure.
Generate App Ideas
run app factoryThis executes Stage 01 market research and generates 10 ranked app ideas in your “idea bin”.
Build Your Chosen Idea
build focus_flow_aiReplace “focus_flow_ai” with the slug of your chosen idea. This runs Stages 02-10 and produces a complete Expo app.
What Happens Next
After running the commands, you'll have:
10 Validated Ideas
Each idea includes market evidence, target user analysis, and complexity scoring.
Store-Ready App
A complete React Native app with subscriptions, navigation, and all assets.