> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.transmuter.3mergen.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Tech Discovery

> How Transmuter chooses the right technology for your product through a guided conversation.

Tech Discovery is the first step of the building process. Transmuter has a friendly conversation with you to understand your product's needs and choose the right technology to power it.

<Note>
  You do not need any technical knowledge for this step. Every question comes with visual option
  cards and plain-language explanations. If you are unsure, pick the recommended option --
  Transmuter defaults to industry best practices.
</Note>

## How it works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Start the conversation">
    From your project page, click **Start Plan Cast**. Transmuter opens a chat-style interface and begins by reading your business plan.
  </Step>

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  <Step title="Review the plan summary">
    Transmuter shows you a summary of what it understood from your business plan -- the key features,
    target users, and product type. Confirm this is accurate, or provide corrections.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Answer a few questions">
    Based on what your business plan does not already cover, Transmuter asks 5-10 simple questions. For example:

    * "Will your users need to log in with their existing Google or company accounts?"
    * "Do you need to accept payments from your customers?"
    * "Should your product work on mobile devices?"

    Each question shows 2-4 visual option cards. Pick the one that fits best, or type a custom answer.

    <Tip>
      If a question does not make sense, you can skip it. Transmuter will make a reasonable choice and note the assumption.
    </Tip>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review technology recommendations">
    After the conversation, Transmuter presents its technology recommendations in plain language. For example, instead of "Next.js with Convex backend," you might see "A fast, modern web application with real-time updates and secure data storage."

    You can approve the recommendations or ask to see alternatives.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm and continue">
    Once you approve the technology setup, Transmuter saves it and prompts you to connect your cloud accounts (if you have not already).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What if I am technical?

If you selected "Developer" during onboarding, you can enable **Developer View** from your settings. In Developer View, Tech Discovery shows technical details like framework names, database options, and configuration specifics.

## Can I change the technology later?

The technology setup is locked once building begins, because the entire product is built around it. If you want to use different technology, you can create a new project with the same business plan and make different choices during Tech Discovery.

## How long does it take?

Tech Discovery typically takes 5-15 minutes, depending on how detailed your business plan is. Plans that already cover technology preferences (even in non-technical language) result in fewer questions.

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