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Version: 1.3.0

Tutorials

Comprehensive guides to get the most out of thresh, from quick starts to advanced AI integration.

Getting Started​

Quick Start (5 Minutes)​

Get your first thresh environment running in just 5 minutes.

You'll learn:

  • Install thresh on Windows
  • Choose and provision a blueprint
  • Enter and use your environment
  • Basic environment management

Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Beginner

Environment Creation​

Creating Custom Blueprints​

Build your own environment templates tailored to your exact workflow.

You'll learn:

  • Blueprint file structure and syntax
  • Package management for different distributions
  • Post-install scripts and environment variables
  • Real-world blueprint examples
  • Testing and sharing blueprints

Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Intermediate

AI Integration​

GitHub Copilot SDK Configuration​

Set up AI-powered environment management with GitHub Copilot in VS Code.

You'll learn:

  • Configure thresh as an MCP server
  • Use natural language to manage environments
  • Generate blueprints with AI assistance
  • Best practices for AI-driven development

Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Beginner

VS Code MCP Integration​

Deep dive into Model Context Protocol integration for advanced AI workflows.

You'll learn:

  • MCP protocol fundamentals
  • Configure multiple AI clients (Copilot, Claude, Cline)
  • Available tools and capabilities
  • Advanced server configuration
  • Debugging and troubleshooting

Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Advanced

Tutorial Path​

Beginner Track​

  1. Quick Start - Get started (5 min)
  2. GitHub Copilot SDK - AI integration (10 min)
  3. Creating Custom Blueprints - Customization (20 min)

Total: 35 minutes

Advanced Track​

  1. Creating Custom Blueprints - Blueprint development (20 min)
  2. VS Code MCP Integration - Advanced AI (30 min)

Total: 50 minutes

Team Onboarding​

  1. Quick Start - Everyone (5 min)
  2. Creating Custom Blueprints - Team leads (20 min)
  3. GitHub Copilot SDK - AI integration (10 min)

Total: 35 minutes

Additional Resources​

CLI Reference:

Guides:

Community:

Contributing Tutorials​

Have a great thresh workflow? Share it with the community!

How to contribute:

  1. Fork the thresh repository
  2. Create tutorial in website/docs/tutorials/
  3. Follow existing format and style
  4. Submit pull request

See CONTRIBUTING.md for details.

Need help? Visit GitHub Discussions or open an issue.