> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://base-a060aa97-danc-alpha-docs.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Fork and Customize (Optional)

> Learn how to fork a reference Mini App, customize it with your own flows and branding, and deploy it to production

## Fork, Customize and Deploy

Forking a reference Mini App can save time, then you can layer in your specific flows and branding.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Fork a relevant starter">
    Choose an example close to your use case. Update the
    `/.well-known/farcaster.json` file, metadata in `app/layout.tsx` and
    environment variables.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize UI and contracts">
    Adjust theme tokens, copy, and any contract addresses or endpoints required
    for your flows.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Deploy and verify in Base App">
    Deploy with Vercel, test sharing and discovery, and validate wallet and
    Paymaster flows end to end.
  </Step>
</Steps>

To fork a reference Mini App, open your terminal and run the following command:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/base/demos.git
cd demos/minikit/three-card-monte
npm install
npm run dev
```

<Accordion title="Prompt: Forking and Customizing Mini Apps">
  ```
  Help me fork and customize an existing Mini App for my specific needs:

  PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

  I want to build: [DESCRIBE YOUR MINI APP IDEA]

  Target audience: [DESCRIBE YOUR USERS]

  Key differentiators: [WHAT MAKES YOUR APP UNIQUE]

  Branding requirements: [COLORS, STYLE, MESSAGING]

  CUSTOMIZATION TASKS:

  Fork appropriate Base Mini App repository

  Update miniapp.config.json metadata

  Customize theme and copy

  Configure contract addresses and env vars

  DEPLOYMENT PROCESS:

  Deploy with Vercel

  Set custom domain if needed

  Test Mini App behavior within Base App

  VERIFICATION CHECKLIST:

  Social sharing displays correctly

  Smart Wallet and gasless flows work

  All custom features function as expected

  Provide a file-by-file checklist, exact commands, and a short troubleshooting section.
  ```
</Accordion>