diff --git a/CLI_VERSION b/CLI_VERSION
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@@ -1 +1 @@
-v0.0.35-6-g0f89a25
+v0.0.36
diff --git a/skills/base44-cli/SKILL.md b/skills/base44-cli/SKILL.md
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@@ -198,6 +198,7 @@ npx base44 <command>
 | `base44 create` | Create a new Base44 project from a template | [create.md](references/create.md) ⚠️ **MUST READ** |
 | `base44 link` | Link an existing local project to Base44 | [link.md](references/link.md) |
 | `base44 eject` | Download the code for an existing Base44 project | [eject.md](references/eject.md) |
+| `base44 dev` | Start the local development server | [dev.md](references/dev.md) |
 | `base44 dashboard open` | Open the app dashboard in your browser | [dashboard.md](references/dashboard.md) |
 
 ### Deployment
diff --git a/skills/base44-cli/references/dev.md b/skills/base44-cli/references/dev.md
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+# base44 dev
+
+Start the local development server for the current Base44 project.
+
+## Syntax
+
+```bash
+npx base44 dev [options]
+```
+
+## Options
+
+| Option | Description | Required |
+|--------|-------------|----------|
+| `-p, --port <number>` | Port for the development server | No |
+
+## Examples
+
+```bash
+# Start the dev server on the default port
+npx base44 dev
+
+# Start the dev server on a specific port
+npx base44 dev --port 3001
+npx base44 dev -p 3001
+```
+
+## Notes
+
+- Requires authentication
+- Reads project configuration from `base44.config.json`
+- Loads local functions and entities and serves them via a local proxy
+- The server URL is printed on startup (e.g., `http://localhost:<port>`)
+
+## Related Commands
+
+| Command | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `base44 deploy` | Deploy all project resources to Base44 |
+| `base44 entities push` | Push local entity definitions to Base44 |
+| `base44 functions deploy` | Deploy local functions to Base44 |