1. Install the tools
Node, pnpm and git — about 20 minutes, once per computer.
You need four things. Three go on your computer; the fourth is a free account.
| What | Why |
|---|---|
| Node (version 22 or newer) | Runs the code |
| pnpm | Installs the pieces the project depends on |
| git | Tracks your changes and delivers updates |
| A Cloudflare account | Where your site will live |
Let your assistant do it
Open the project folder in your AI assistant and paste this, changing the last line to match your computer:
I have just downloaded a project and I am not a developer. Walk me through installing Node 22 or newer, pnpm, and git on my computer, one step at a time. Tell me the exact commands to run and what each one does. After each step, check it worked before moving on. My computer is macOS.
Then create a free account at dash.cloudflare.com/sign-up.
Done when
Your assistant confirms all three tools report a version number, and you can sign in to the Cloudflare dashboard.
If a command fails
Paste the whole error back to your assistant. Installation problems are almost always a missing prerequisite or a permissions issue, and both have standard fixes it knows.