System Requirements
What you need: Supabase, Vercel, Node, GitHub.
What you need in place before deploying an ARK product.
Accounts
| Service | Purpose | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase | Database, auth, storage | Free tier is enough to start |
| Vercel | Hosting, serverless functions | Free tier is enough to start |
| GitHub | Code hosting, repo access | Free tier |
| Domain registrar | Your production domain | Any registrar works |
Local tooling
- Node.js 20+ — required by the Next.js 16 runtime
- npm — bundled with Node
- Git — for cloning your fingerprinted repo
Optional but recommended
- An AI coding tool such as Claude Code for customizations
- A password manager for storing license keys and API secrets