Quick Start Guide

Get your first Praetor project running in just a few minutes.

Prerequisites

• A Praetor account (sign up at your instance URL)
• Basic understanding of software requirements

Step 1: Create a Project

1. Click Projects in the sidebar
2. Click New Project
3. Enter a name and description
4. Click Create Project

Step 2: Run Discovery

1. Navigate to your project
2. Click Discovery tab
3. Start a conversation with the discovery agent
4. Answer questions about your project requirements

The discovery agent will:

• Ask targeted questions about your use case
• Extract structured requirements
• Build context about your domain
• Identify key entities and relationships

Step 3: Generate Specifications

Once discovery is complete:

1. Click Planning tab
2. Review the question plan
3. Confirm answers
4. Click Generate Specifications

Praetor will generate:

• User stories with acceptance criteria
• API surface definitions
• Data models and schemas
• Component specifications

Step 4: Export Your Specs

1. Navigate to Specifications tab
2. Review generated specs
3. Click Export to download in your preferred format

Next Steps

• Discovery Best Practices - Learn advanced discovery techniques
• Understanding Specifications - Deep dive into spec structure
• Kit System - Extend Praetor with custom generators

Common Questions

How long does discovery take?

Discovery sessions typically range from 10-30 minutes depending on project complexity.

Can I edit specifications after generation?

Yes! All specifications are editable through the UI and can be regenerated at any time.

What formats can I export to?

Praetor supports JSON, Markdown, and OpenAPI formats for various spec types.