Creating Your First Project
Option 1: Web Editor (Recommended)β
The fastest way to start is using the built-in web editor:
- Go to Developers Portal
- Click Add build
- Choose Create in editor
- The editor opens with a blank script β start writing your story
The web editor provides syntax highlighting, autocomplete, \\ shortcuts, and an integrated debugger. See the Web Editor section for details.
Option 2: Local Development (Legacy)β
If you prefer working with local files:
- Download the template project here
- Extract it into a folder where your project will be stored
- The
.ysls.jsonfile contains settings for the development environment; it's better to leave it as-is - Edit
.yarnfiles in any text editor (we recommend VS Code with Yarn Spinner extension) - Upload your files to the Developers Portal when ready
Recommendation
The web editor is the recommended approach for new projects. It eliminates the need for local setup and provides real-time feedback as you write.