VDK Hub User Guide

Welcome to VDK Hub - your central platform for browsing, customizing, and generating AI assistant blueprints that make your development workflow smarter and more efficient.

What is VDK Hub?

VDK Hub is a comprehensive web platform (https://vdk.tools) that provides access to 109 expert-curated AI assistant blueprints organized across 7 categories. It serves as the central discovery and generation hub for the VDK ecosystem, working alongside VDK CLI and the VDK-Blueprints repository to deliver project-aware AI assistance.

Why Use VDK Hub?

• 🎯 Project-Aware AI: Make your AI assistant understand your specific tech stack and coding patterns
• 🏆 Curated Quality: Access professionally crafted blueprints tested by the community
• ⚡ Time-Saving: No need to write AI rules from scratch or configure from zero
• 🌐 Multi-Platform: Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, and more
• 👥 Team Ready: Share configurations across teams for consistent development experience

Key Features

• 📚 Blueprint Catalog: Browse 109 AI assistant blueprints organized by 7 categories
• 🔍 Smart Search: Advanced filtering and search with full-text indexing
• ⚙️ Blueprint Generator: 7-step wizard for custom package creation
• 👤 Personal Collections: Save and organize your favorite blueprints with sharing capabilities
• 📦 One-Click Download: Get ready-to-use configuration packages for any platform
• 🔄 GitHub Integration: Automatic synchronization with blueprint repositories
• 🌓 Modern Interface: Clean, responsive design with dark/light themes
• 👥 Team Collaboration: Public collections and standardized practices

How It Works

Three-Tier Architecture Integration

🗺️ VDK Hub (Web Platform) ←→ 📚 VDK-Blueprints (Repository) ←→ 💻 VDK CLI (Local Engine)

1. Discover - Browse 109 blueprints with advanced filtering and compatibility indicators
2. Generate - Complete 7-step wizard to create custom packages for your tech stack
3. Adapt - Platform-specific generation for Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot
4. Download - Get deployment-ready packages with setup instructions
5. Integrate - Follow platform-specific integration guides
6. Collaborate - Share collections and maintain team standards

Getting Started

For New Users

1. Explore the Catalog - Start by browsing blueprints to see 109 available options across 7 categories
2. Try the Generator - Use the 7-step wizard to create your first custom package
3. Create an Account - Sign up with GitHub OAuth to save collections and track downloads
4. Join the Community - Share feedback and contribute to the growing blueprint library

For Returning Users

• Quick Access - Jump to your Collections or recent downloads
• Stay Updated - Check for new blueprints in your favorite categories
• Contribute - Share your own blueprints with the community

Documentation Structure

This guide is organized to help you get the most out of VDK Hub:

Using VDK Hub

Learn how to use all the features and functionality in the Features Guide:

• Browsing Blueprints
• Using Search & Filters
• Creating Collections
• Blueprint Generator
• User Accounts

Understanding Blueprints

Learn what blueprints are and how they work:

• Blueprint Categories: Core (4), Languages (6), Technologies (26), Stacks (6), Tasks (54), Assistants (7), Tools (3)
• Schema v2.1.0: YAML frontmatter with markdown content for universal compatibility
• Platform Adaptation: Automatic conversion to platform-specific formats

VDK Ecosystem

Understand the complete VDK ecosystem in the Ecosystem Guide:

• Ecosystem Overview - How VDK Hub, CLI, and Repository work together
• Component Integration - Deep dive into ecosystem connections
• Future Roadmap - What's coming next

Integration Guides

Learn how to use blueprints with different tools in the Integration Guides:

• Claude Code Integration
• Cursor Integration
• Windsurf Integration
• Custom Setups

Community & Support

Get help and contribute to the platform in the Community Guide:

• Getting Help
• Contributing Blueprints
• Best Practices
• FAQ

Quick Start Guide

1. Find What You Need

Navigate to Blueprints → Select your category → Browse available options

2. Generate Custom Package

Go to Generate → Answer setup questions → Download your package

3. Integrate with Your AI Assistant

Follow the integration guide for your specific AI assistant or IDE

Popular Use Cases

• New Project Setup: Generate AI configurations for your specific tech stack in minutes
• Team Standardization: Share blueprint collections across teams for consistent AI behavior
• Technology Learning: Discover expert best practices for React 19, Next.js 15, Supabase, etc.
• Productivity Boost: Experience 60% faster AI suggestions with project-aware configurations
• Platform Migration: Easily switch between Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and GitHub Copilot

Community

VDK Hub thrives on community contributions:

• Share Your Blueprints: Help others by contributing your own AI rules
• Provide Feedback: Help improve existing blueprints
• Request Features: Suggest new categories or functionality
• Join Discussions: Connect with other developers using AI assistants

Support & Resources

• VDK Hub Platform: https://vdk.tools
• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/entro314-labs/VDK-Hub
• VDK-Blueprints Repository: https://github.com/entro314-labs/VDK-Blueprints
• VDK CLI: https://github.com/entro314-labs/VDK-CLI
• Documentation: Comprehensive guides for all components

Ready to transform your AI assistant into a project-aware expert? Start by exploring the blueprint catalog at https://vdk.tools or creating your first custom package with the 7-step generator wizard!