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Start Building with AI in Three Steps

Launch your AI-powered development environment and create your first project with intelligent assistance. Step 1: Set up your development environment
Desktop App Version (Recommended)Download the latest release from GitHub:
  • Visit GitHub Releases
  • Download the installer for your platform:
    • Windows: .exe installer
    • macOS: .dmg installer
    • Linux: .AppImage or .deb package
  • Run the installer and follow the setup wizard
  • Full-featured native application with automatic updates
Alternative: Build from Source (for developers)Desktop App:
git clone https://github.com/codinit-dev/codinit-dev.git
cd codinit-dev
Install dependencies using your preferred package manager:
Both versions offer Different features - choose based on your preference for native or web applications.
  1. Open the CodinIT application
  2. Create your workspace (local folder or Git repository)
  3. The development environment loads automatically
Your workspace is ready when you see the file explorer, terminal, and code editor.

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Step 2: Connect your AI providers

Sign up for AI provider accounts and obtain API keys:Essential Providers (Free tiers available)Optional Providers
Keep your API keys secure and never commit them to version control.
  1. Click Settings in the top navigation
  2. Navigate to AI Providers section
  3. Add your API keys for each provider
  4. Test connections and select default models
  5. Start using AI assistance immediately!
You can use multiple providers simultaneously and switch between them as needed.

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Step 3: Create your first AI-powered project

Create a new project with AI assistance:
  1. Click New Project in the workspace
  2. Choose your tech stack (React, Vue, Svelte, Node.js, etc.)
  3. Select a template or start from scratch
  4. AI helps generate boilerplate code and structure
Use voice commands or chat to describe what you want to build - AI will help generate the code!
Explore CodinIT’s AI capabilities:
  • Smart Code Generation: Describe features in natural language
  • Context-Aware Suggestions: Get intelligent code completions
  • Error Detection & Fixes: Automatic bug detection and solutions
  • Documentation Generation: Auto-generate README and API docs
  • Testing Assistance: Create unit and integration tests
Use Ctrl+Space (or Cmd+Space on Mac) to trigger AI completions anywhere in your code.

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Next Steps

Now that you’re set up with CodinIT, explore these powerful features:

AI Provider Guide

Learn about all 19+ supported AI providers and choose the best ones for your needs.

Development Tools

Master CodinIT’s integrated development environment and productivity features.

Deployment Options

Deploy to Vercel, Netlify, or any platform with one-click deployment.

Git Integration

Connect your repositories and use advanced Git features with AI assistance.

Supabase Integration

Build full-stack apps with built-in database, auth, and real-time features.

Prompting Guide

Master effective prompting techniques to get the most out of AI assistance.

Advanced Features

Discover all the powerful features CodinIT offers for AI-powered development.

Settings

Customize your development experience with advanced settings and preferences.
Need help? Check out our troubleshooting guide for common issues, or explore the features overview to discover everything CodinIT can do.