diff --git a/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/auth.mdx b/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/auth.mdx
index 3060578..a3b5a89 100644
--- a/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/auth.mdx
+++ b/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/auth.mdx
@@ -4,6 +4,12 @@ description: "Easily implement reliable authentication strategies."
 tags: ["documentation"]
 ---
 
+<Callout type="info" title="The documentation is currently a work in progress">
+  Check back soon — or stay updated on our progress on
+  [GitHub](https://github.com/bknd-io/bknd) and join the conversation in
+  [Discord](https://discord.gg/952SFk8Tb8).
+</Callout>
+
 Authentication is essential for securing applications, and **bknd** provides a straightforward approach to implementing robust strategies.
 
 ### **Core Features**
diff --git a/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/data.mdx b/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/data.mdx
index 728d9a9..72e062f 100644
--- a/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/data.mdx
+++ b/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/data.mdx
@@ -4,6 +4,12 @@ description: "Define, query, and control your data with ease."
 tags: ["documentation"]
 ---
 
+<Callout type="info" title="The documentation is currently a work in progress">
+  Check back soon — or stay updated on our progress on
+  [GitHub](https://github.com/bknd-io/bknd) and join the conversation in
+  [Discord](https://discord.gg/952SFk8Tb8).
+</Callout>
+
 Data is the lifeblood of any application, and **bknd** provides the tools to handle it effortlessly. From defining entities to executing complex queries, bknd offers a developer-friendly, intuitive, and powerful data management experience.
 
 ### **Define Your Data**
diff --git a/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/media.mdx b/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/media.mdx
index 7edecb2..40b89a0 100644
--- a/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/media.mdx
+++ b/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/media.mdx
@@ -4,6 +4,12 @@ description: "Effortlessly manage and serve all your media files."
 tags: ["documentation"]
 ---
 
+<Callout type="info" title="The documentation is currently a work in progress">
+  Check back soon — or stay updated on our progress on
+  [GitHub](https://github.com/bknd-io/bknd) and join the conversation in
+  [Discord](https://discord.gg/952SFk8Tb8).
+</Callout>
+
 **bknd** provides a flexible and efficient way to handle media files, making it easy to upload, manage, and deliver content across various platforms.
 
 ### **Core Features**
@@ -36,13 +42,13 @@ There are two ways to enable S3 or S3 compatible storage in bknd.
 
 2. Enable programmatically.
 
-   To enable using a code-first approach, create an [Initial Structure](/usage/database#initial-structure) using the `initialConfig` option in your `bknd.config.ts` file.
+   To enable using a code-first approach, create corresponding configuration using the `config` option in your `bknd.config.ts` file.
 
 ```typescript title="bknd.config.ts"
 import type { BkndConfig } from "bknd/adapter";
 
 export default {
-  initialConfig: {
+  config: {
     media: {
       enabled: true,
       adapter: {
@@ -70,7 +76,7 @@ import type { BkndConfig } from "bknd/adapter";
 const local = registerLocalMediaAdapter();
 
 export default {
-  initialConfig: {
+  config: {
     media: {
       enabled: true,
       adapter: local({
diff --git a/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/overview.mdx b/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/overview.mdx
index 2eec497..bedaccb 100644
--- a/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/overview.mdx
+++ b/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/modules/overview.mdx
@@ -6,6 +6,12 @@ tags: ["documentation"]
 
 import { Icon } from "@iconify/react";
 
+<Callout type="info" title="The documentation is currently a work in progress">
+  Check back soon — or stay updated on our progress on
+  [GitHub](https://github.com/bknd-io/bknd) and join the conversation in
+  [Discord](https://discord.gg/952SFk8Tb8).
+</Callout>
+
 This backend system focuses on 4 essential building blocks which can be tightly connected:
 Data, Auth, Media and Flows.
 The main idea is to supply all baseline functionality required in order to accomplish complex
diff --git a/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/usage/cli.mdx b/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/usage/cli.mdx
index daa3303..72b46f5 100644
--- a/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/usage/cli.mdx
+++ b/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/usage/cli.mdx
@@ -274,6 +274,7 @@ sync database
 Options:
   -c, --config <config>  config file
   --db-url <db>          database url, can be any valid sqlite url
+  --seed                 perform seeding operations
   --force                perform database syncing operations
   --drop                 include destructive DDL operations
   --out <file>           output file
diff --git a/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/usage/database.mdx b/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/usage/database.mdx
index b714ada..9a2fe11 100644
--- a/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/usage/database.mdx
+++ b/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/usage/database.mdx
@@ -314,15 +314,11 @@ const connection = new CustomConnection();
 const app = createApp({ connection });
 ```
 
-## Initial Structure
+## Data Structure
 
-To provide an initial database structure, you can pass `initialConfig` to the creation of an app. This will only be used if there isn't an existing configuration found in the database given. Here is a quick example:
-
-<Callout type="info">
-  The initial structure is only respected if the database is empty! If you made
-  updates, ensure to delete the database first, or perform updates through the
-  Admin UI.
-</Callout>
+To provide a database structure, you can pass `config` to the creation of an app. In [`db` mode](/usage/introduction#ui-only-mode), the data structure is only respected if the database is empty. If you made updates, ensure to delete the database first, or perform updates through the Admin UI.
+  
+Here is a quick example:
 
 ```typescript
 import { createApp, em, entity, text, number } from "bknd";
@@ -367,10 +363,7 @@ type Database = (typeof schema)["DB"];
 
 // pass the schema to the app
 const app = createApp({
-  connection: {
-    /* ... */
-  },
-  initialConfig: {
+  config: {
     data: schema.toJSON(),
   },
 });
@@ -473,7 +466,7 @@ const schema = em(
 
 To get type completion, there are two options:
 
-1. Use the CLI to [generate the types](/usage/cli#generating-types-types)
+1. Use the CLI to [generate the types](/usage/cli#generating-types-types) (recommended)
 2. If you have an initial structure created with the prototype functions, you can extend the `DB` interface with your own schema.
 
 All entity related functions use the types defined in `DB` from `bknd`. To get type completion, you can extend that interface with your own schema:
@@ -482,18 +475,14 @@ All entity related functions use the types defined in `DB` from `bknd`. To get t
 import { em } from "bknd";
 import { Api } from "bknd/client";
 
-const schema = em({
-  /* ... */
-});
+const schema = em({ /* ... */ });
 
 type Database = (typeof schema)["DB"];
 declare module "bknd" {
   interface DB extends Database {}
 }
 
-const api = new Api({
-  /* ... */
-});
+const api = new Api({ /* ... */ });
 const { data: posts } = await api.data.readMany("posts", {});
 // `posts` is now typed as Database["posts"]
 ```
@@ -505,21 +494,13 @@ The type completion is available for the API as well as all provided [React hook
 To seed your database with initial data, you can pass a `seed` function to the configuration. It
 provides the `ModuleBuildContext` as the first argument.
 
-<Callout type="info">
-  Note that the seed function will only be executed on app's first boot. If a
-  configuration already exists in the database, it will not be executed.
-</Callout>
 
 ```typescript
 import { createApp, type ModuleBuildContext } from "bknd";
 
 const app = createApp({
-  connection: {
-    /* ... */
-  },
-  initialConfig: {
-    /* ... */
-  },
+  connection: { /* ... */ },
+  config: { /* ... */ },
   options: {
     seed: async (ctx: ModuleBuildContext) => {
       await ctx.em.mutator("posts").insertMany([
@@ -530,3 +511,13 @@ const app = createApp({
   },
 });
 ```
+
+Note that in [`db` mode](/usage/introduction#ui-only-mode), the seed function will only be executed on app's first boot. If a configuration already exists in the database, it will not be executed.
+
+In [`code` mode](/usage/introduction#code-only-mode), the seed function will not be automatically executed. You can manually execute it by running the following command:
+
+```bash
+npx bknd sync --seed --force
+```
+
+See the [sync command](/usage/cli#syncing-the-database-sync) documentation for more details.
diff --git a/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/usage/mcp/overview.mdx b/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/usage/mcp/overview.mdx
index 32f4354..03b1e03 100644
--- a/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/usage/mcp/overview.mdx
+++ b/docs/content/docs/(documentation)/usage/mcp/overview.mdx
@@ -28,13 +28,13 @@ Once enabled, you can access the MCP UI at `/mcp`, or choose "MCP" from the top
 
 ## Enable MCP
 
-If you're using `initialConfig`, you can enable the MCP server by setting the `server.mcp.enabled` property to `true`.
+If you're using a `config`, you can enable the MCP server by setting the `server.mcp.enabled` property to `true`.
 
 ```typescript
 import type { BkndConfig } from "bknd";
 
 export default {
-   initialConfig: {
+   config: {
       server: {
          mcp: {
             enabled: true,
diff --git a/examples/node/index.js b/examples/node/index.js
index 1464017..46e319f 100644
--- a/examples/node/index.js
+++ b/examples/node/index.js
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@ const config = {
    connection: {
       url: "file:data.db",
    },
-   initialConfig: {
+   config: {
       media: {
          enabled: true,
          adapter: {
diff --git a/examples/react/src/App.tsx b/examples/react/src/App.tsx
index d72cfb5..b933893 100644
--- a/examples/react/src/App.tsx
+++ b/examples/react/src/App.tsx
@@ -87,7 +87,7 @@ async function setup(opts?: {
    const app = App.create({
       connection,
       // an initial config is only applied if the database is empty
-      initialConfig: {
+      config: {
          data: schema.toJSON(),
       },
       options: {