Getting Started
This guide will help you get started with the Supercode Terminal once it's available.
Prerequisites
Before using Terminal, ensure you have:
- Supercode Account - Sign up via the Dashboard at supercli.com
- GitHub Account - For authentication (via OAuth)
- AI Provider API Key - For the AI model (see below)
Supported AI Providers
Terminal will support multiple AI providers:
| Provider | Models | Setup | |----------|--------|-------| | OpenAI | GPT-4, GPT-4o | API key from openai.com | | Anthropic | Claude 3.5, Claude 4 | API key from anthropic.com | | Google | Gemini 1.5, Gemini 2 | API key from aistudio.google.com | | Ollama | Local models | Local installation |
Setting Up
1. Create Account
- Go to supercli.com
- Sign in with GitHub
- Complete your profile
2. Access Terminal
Navigate to terminal.supercli.com (or use local development)
3. Add API Key
- Go to Settings in Terminal
- Add your AI provider API key
- Set a default provider (optional)
4. Create a Session
- Click New Session
- Give your session a name
- Start chatting with the AI
Using Terminal
Basic Commands
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| /new | Start a new session |
| /clear | Clear current conversation |
| /context | View/set context files |
| /model | Switch AI model |
Tips
- Be specific in your requests
- Use Plan mode (Tab) for complex features
- Use
@filenameto reference specific files - Use
/undoto revert changes
Troubleshooting
Connection Issues
If you can't connect to Terminal:
- Check your internet connection
- Ensure you're signed in
- Try refreshing the page
API Key Issues
If AI responses fail:
- Verify your API key is valid
- Check you have credits/quota available
- Try a different provider