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 "schema_version": 1,
 "generated": "2026-10-23",
 "id": "georgevibing-conch-agent--run-conch-from-a-source-checkout",
 "repo": "georgevibing/conch-agent",
 "repo_url": "https://github.com/georgevibing/conch-agent",
 "repo_slug": "georgevibing-conch-agent",
 "title": "Run Conch from source to develop or test changes",
 "page_title": "How to run Conch from source to develop or test changes with Conch Agent",
 "summary": "Clone the repo, install with pnpm and start the app on localhost:4317.",
 "who": "A developer who wants to read, change or test the Conch code on their own machine.",
 "problem": "Installing a release does not let you run unreleased changes or edit the app.",
 "outcome": "A local Conch running from your checkout at http://localhost:4317.",
 "steps": [
  "Install Node 24 or newer, then clone the repository with `git clone https://github.com/georgevibing/conch-agent`. (inferred, check the README)",
  "Change into the checkout folder and run `corepack enable`.",
  "Run `pnpm install`.",
  "Run `pnpm start` and open http://localhost:4317 in your browser."
 ],
 "agent_prompt": "Using the georgevibing/conch-agent repo, install dependencies and start the app from a checkout on this machine. Expected output: the app served at http://localhost:4317. Verify that the page loads and that you can send one chat message.",
 "agents": [
  "any"
 ],
 "difficulty": "Advanced",
 "time": "45 minutes",
 "basis": "readme",
 "caveat": "The README says only this computer can open Conch out of the box, and docs/SECURITY.md should be read before putting it on a network.",
 "category": "Personal productivity",
 "tags": [
  "Personal productivity"
 ],
 "lang": "typescript",
 "requirements": [
  "A computer running macOS, Windows or Linux",
  "A plan you already pay for with a supported provider, or an API key from a provider",
  "Node 24 or newer, only if you run from a checkout"
 ],
 "risk": "sensitive",
 "seen_in_the_wild": false,
 "mentioned_publicly": false,
 "risks": [],
 "best": false,
 "score": 0.6,
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