Quickstart

Install Anode, connect a model, open a project, ask it something.

1. Install

curl -fsSL https://get.coder.company/anode.sh | sh

Check it works:

anode --help

If the command is not found, open a new shell.

2. Open A Project

cd your-project
anode

The TUI opens on Chat. That is the only screen you need to start.

3. Connect A Model

In the chat composer, run:

/connect

Pick a provider, paste an API key, done.

Prefer environment variables? Set one before launching:

export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="..."
anode

Anode also picks up OPENAI_API_KEY, GEMINI_API_KEY, GROQ_API_KEY, OPENROUTER_API_KEY, OLLAMA_HOST, and other common provider keys.

4. Ask Something

Just type. Like talking to a teammate.

what does this project do?

where is the HTTP server started?

add a test for the empty-username case in the user validator

The more specific you are, the better the result. Mention the file, the constraint, and how to verify.

5. Plan Before Big Changes

For anything non-trivial, plan first:

/plan add soft-delete to notes and a screen to restore them

Anode proposes a plan. When it looks right:

/execute

Cancel anytime with /cancel.

6. Review And Commit

See what Anode touched:

/changes

Turn it into a commit:

/commit

Undo with /revert.

7. One-Shot From The Shell

Skip the TUI when you want a single answer:

anode -x "summarize this repository"

Review your current diff:

anode review

When Something Breaks

Problem	Fix
No provider	/connect in the TUI, or export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=...
Tool missing	anode tools list
Permission prompt confusion	/approval to cycle modes
MCP not working	anode mcp doctor

Keep going:

• Working with Anode
• Interactive mode
• Providers
• Troubleshooting