Create a Project
Walk through the project wizard to capture your requirements, data models, and tech stack.
Project types
When creating a project, Scope adapts the wizard based on your project type:
| Type | Wizard steps | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| Full Stack | All 7 steps | Web apps with frontend + backend |
| Backend Only | Skips Pages | API services, CLI tools |
| Frontend Only | Skips Entities, API | SPAs with external APIs |
| AI Agent | Agents, Workflows, Tools | AI agent projects |
Archetypes
Archetypes are pre-filled templates for common project types. When you describe your project, Scope auto-detects the best archetype and pre-fills data models, flows, and features:
- E-commerce — Products, cart, checkout, orders
- SaaS — Multi-tenant, subscriptions, billing
- Marketplace — Buyers, sellers, listings
- Dashboard — Data visualization, reporting
- API Service — Backend API with auth
- And more: content platform, social/community, booking, CLI tool, library
The wizard flow
The wizard has two modes:
Quick start (recommended)
- Describe your project — Write a detailed description in plain English
- AI interview — Scope asks clarifying questions to capture requirements
- Generate all — AI generates data models, flows, pages, features, and tech stack
- Review & refine — Edit anything, run gap analysis, cascade changes
- Complete — Generate milestones and tickets
Full mode
Seven manual steps: Requirements, Entities, User Flows, Pages, API Design, Tech Stack, Review. Use this when you want full control over every section.
Importing from a codebase
If you have a connected repository, you can import your project context directly from the codebase instead of building it manually. The analyzer extracts:
- Data models and their properties from database definitions
- Features and capabilities from the codebase
- Tech stack from package files and configuration
- Patterns and conventions from the code
After import, you can review and refine before generating tickets.
Gap analysis
Before generating tickets, run gap analysis to catch:
- Tier 1 — Auto-fixable gaps (missing primary keys, default types)
- Tier 2 — Questions that need your input (auth method, business rules)
- Tier 3 — Impact warnings (breaking changes, migration risks)