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Quick Start

Get up and running with DevRadar in under 5 minutes.

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Prerequisites

  • A Google account (for saving projects)
  • A modern web browser

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Step 1: Check Technology Compatibility

The quickest way to understand DevRadar is to try a compatibility check:
  1. Visit devradar.dev
  2. Navigate to the Check page from the navigation
  3. Enter your first technology (e.g., nextjs)
  4. Enter your second technology (e.g., prisma)
  5. Click Check Compatibility
You’ll see an instant result with:
  • Compatibility Status - Compatible, Partial, Incompatible, Deprecated, or Unknown
  • Severity Level - Info, Warning, Error, or Critical
  • Detailed Message - What works, what doesn’t, and why
  • Workarounds - Alternative approaches when available

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Step 2: Scan Your Project

Already have a project? Check your entire tech stack at once:
  1. Navigate to the Scan page at devradar.dev/scan
  2. Upload your package.json file
  3. View automatic compatibility analysis
The scanner detects:
  • All dependencies in your project
  • Potential compatibility issues
  • Edge Runtime conflicts
  • Database pairing problems

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Step 3: Explore AI Tools Directory

Discover AI coding tools that work with your stack:
  1. Navigate to Tools from the navigation
  2. Use filters to narrow down by:
    • Tool type (AI IDE, CLI Agent, Vibe Coding, Managed Platform)
    • Capabilities (SSR, Mobile, Database support, etc.)
    • Privacy model
  3. Click any tool to see detailed comparisons

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Step 4: Build Your Stack with the Wizard

For a comprehensive approach, use the Stack Wizard to build and validate your complete stack:
  1. Navigate to /wizard (sign in required)
  2. Choose your development approach:
    • Track A: AI-Assisted Development (select an AI tool first)
    • Track B: Traditional Development (start with your framework)
  3. Follow the 5-step guided process
  4. Get a compatibility score for your complete stack
  5. Save your project to track changes over time

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Common Use Cases

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”I’m starting a new project”

Use the Stack Wizard at /wizard to build and validate your complete tech stack.

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”I want to check if X works with Y”

Use the Compatibility Checker at /check for instant pair verification.

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”I’m evaluating AI coding tools”

Browse the AI Tools Directory at /tools and compare capabilities side-by-side.

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”I want to check my existing project”

Upload your package.json to the Stack Scanner at /scan for analysis.

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What’s Next

Need help? Check our Features documentation or join our community.