The fast path
1
Initialize against the foundation base
The foundation owns your :root tokens and Tailwind theme. Run init on a fresh Next.js app (created with --tailwind).
2
Register the @byronwade namespace
Add one line to components.json so the CLI resolves @byronwade/*.
3
Add the catalog, or just what you need
Everything at once, or only the pieces you want, transitive deps come along (activity-ring pulls status-dot + utils).
Add a component
One command per component, each page has a copy button. Or point at a built URL with no namespace, and keep your AI agent on-system as it adds them.
Manual setup
Don't run init on an existing theme , it overwrites globals.css. Merge the foundation cssVars by hand, keep --ring/--chart-1/--success deriving from var(--brand), then add components.