### Install Dependencies and Start Local App

Source: https://github.com/pipedreamhq/mcp-chat/blob/main/README.md

Installs project dependencies using pnpm and starts the local development server. Assumes Node.js dependencies are managed by asdf.

```bash
asdf install
pnpm install
pnpm dev
```

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### Copy Environment File

Source: https://github.com/pipedreamhq/mcp-chat/blob/main/README.md

Copies the example environment file to .env and prompts for credential updates. This is the first step for running the app locally.

```bash
cp .env.example .env  # Edit with your values
```

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### Start Local Services for Persistence

Source: https://github.com/pipedreamhq/mcp-chat/blob/main/README.md

Starts required local services, such as databases, using Docker Compose. This is necessary for enabling chat persistence.

```bash
docker compose up -d
```

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### Run Database Migrations

Source: https://github.com/pipedreamhq/mcp-chat/blob/main/README.md

Applies database migrations to set up the persistence layer. Requires the POSTGRES_URL environment variable to be set.

```bash
POSTGRES_URL=postgresql://postgres@localhost:5432/postgres pnpm db:migrate
```

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### Default .env Configuration for Local Development

Source: https://github.com/pipedreamhq/mcp-chat/blob/main/README.md

Shows default settings in the .env file that disable authentication and persistence for easier local development. Modify these to enable features.

```bash
# In your .env file
DISABLE_AUTH=true
DISABLE_PERSISTENCE=true
```

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### Deploy MCP Chat to Vercel

Source: https://github.com/pipedreamhq/mcp-chat/blob/main/README.md

One-click deployment of the MCP Chat app to Vercel. Ensure all required environment variables are configured.

```bash
https://vercel.com/new/clone?repository-url=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2FPipedreamHQ%2Fmcp-chat&env=PIPEDREAM_CLIENT_ID,PIPEDREAM_CLIENT_SECRET,PIPEDREAM_PROJECT_ID,PIPEDREAM_PROJECT_ENVIRONMENT,AUTH_SECRET,GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID,GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET,OPENAI_API_KEY,EXA_API_KEY,POSTGRES_URL&envDescription=API%20keys%20need%20to%20run%20the%20app
```

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