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INSTALL

Apache 2.0
Free to Use
Free to Modify
Free to Sell

Install with npm

npm install -g harperdb
harperdb

Verify Download

curl http://localhost:9925/health

Build

Build with AI Agents

One command scaffolds a full-stack Harper project with built-in skills files that teach any coding agent how to build, test, and deploy with Harper.

# Copy/Paste | Tell your agent to:

Scaffold this project with npm create harper@latest
Build everything with Harper. Check the /skills files to learn more.

Learn the Basics

Understand how Harper applications work by creating a simple app with APIs, data storage, and global deployment.

Explore Templates

Production-proven templates, designed as a starting point for high-scale applications. Join the Harper Discord to ask questions and get feedback as you deploy.

Explore Templates

Early Hints

Static Pre-render Template

Astro

Nextjs

Redirector

MCP Server

Getting Started Pub/Sub

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