The Local-First App Skill

This article details the author's approach to building local-first, single-user applications using a custom skill document called 'local-first-app' for Claude Code. The skill standardizes architecture decisions like using SQLite for persistence, Next.js with standalone output for native executables, Mantine for UI, and Zod for validation. The author explains their workflow starting with a PRD, using the skill for one-shot implementation, then iterating with real data. Gotchas like SQLite foreign keys and Vitest shims are documented. The article is highly relevant to IT/technology, covering software development, frameworks, and best practices.