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Getting Started with the Console

Prerequisites​

You need a Pikku project with generated .pikku/ output. If you haven't already, run the CLI to generate it:

npx pikku

Launch the Console​

Start the Console with a single command:

npx pikku console

This launches the Console UI in your browser, connected to your current environment.

Development Workflow​

For the best development experience, run the CLI in watch mode alongside the Console:

# Terminal 1: Watch for changes and regenerate
npx pikku watch

# Terminal 2: Launch the Console
npx pikku console

As you add or modify functions, wirings, and configuration, the Console picks up changes automatically via the regenerated .pikku/ output.

Per-Environment Deployment​

The Console is designed to run per-environment. Each environment (development, staging, production) has its own Console instance that reflects:

  • The functions and wirings deployed to that environment
  • Environment-specific secrets and variables
  • The runtime configuration for that deployment

This means your staging Console shows exactly what's deployed to staging, and your production Console shows production — no confusion between environments.

Next Steps​

  • Features — Explore all Console sections and capabilities
  • Pikku CLI — Learn more about the CLI commands