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Crave gives you three building blocks for your storefront: a CLI to bootstrap projects, a Storefront SDK for JavaScript apps, and a REST API for everything else. This overview explains how the pieces fit together so you can ship confidently.

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Build workflow

  1. Scaffold with the CLI – npx craveup init clones an opinionated Next.js storefront, installs dependencies, and prompts for your Crave credentials.
  2. Configure environment variables – Add your API key and default location IDs to the generated .env.local.
  3. Extend with the Storefront SDK – Import @craveup/storefront-sdk to fetch menus, manage carts, and submit analytics from your UI.
  4. Call the REST API when needed – Non-JavaScript clients (native apps, server automations) can hit the same endpoints directly over HTTPS.

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Choose the right tool

ToolIdeal forHighlights
Crave CLIGetting productive in minutesScaffolds templates, installs deps, optional auto-start
Storefront SDKReact/TypeScript frontendsTyped client, shared DTOs, pluggable auth token retrieval
REST APIAny platformFull coverage of storefront operations via standard HTTP

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Prerequisites

  • Node.js 18+ and a package manager (pnpm, npm, or yarn)
  • A Crave API key from the Crave Dashboard
  • At least one live location in your merchant account

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Where to go next

Questions or feedback? Reach out at hello@craveup.com or use the “Suggest edit” link in the sidebar.