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## Getting Started with Qoder: The Next-Generation Agentic IDE Qoder is a next-generation Agentic programming platform officially released by Alibaba in August 2025. It acts as an AI-native pair programmer that deeply understands your entire codebase and autonomously completes complex development tasks. Built on top of VS Code's open-source codebase (`code-oss`), Qoder offers a familiar user experience with no learning curve for existing VS Code users. Unlike traditional IDEs that rely on external plugins, Qoder features deeply integrated, native AI capabilities—including Natural Language Editing (NES), inline chat, autonomous Agents, and Quest Mode. Currently, the **Qoder Personal Edition is available for all users with a free trial**. --- ## 1. Register and Install Qoder To get started, you need to register a Qoder account and download the installer for your operating system. :::tip Free Trial Offer Visit the (https://qoder.com/users/sign-up?referral_code=whhACoCj9WryAtAh2HAqjvE2ppbzwWtz) to register your account and claim a **Free Trial of Pro features + 300 Credits**. ::: 1. **Sign Up:** Go to the registration page and create your account. 2. **Download:** Once registered, click the **Download** button in the top-right corner of the dashboard. Select the installer compatible with your operating system (macOS, Windows, or Linux). 3. **Install:** * **macOS:** Double-click the downloaded `.dmg` file and drag the Qoder icon into your `Applications` folder. * **Windows/Linux:** Run the installer package and follow the on-screen setup wizard. 4. **Launch:** Double-click the Qoder IDE icon to launch the application. --- ## 2. Log In to Qoder To activate your AI capabilities, you must log in to your account within the IDE: 1. Click the **User Profile** icon in the top-right corner of the Qoder IDE, or use the keyboard shortcut: * **macOS:** `⌘ + ⇧ + ,` * **Windows/Linux:** `Ctrl + Shift + ,` 2. Select **Log In** from the menu. 3. Your default web browser will open. If you do not have an account yet, click **Sign Up** at the bottom of the page, or sign in instantly using your Google or GitHub account. 4. Once authentication is successful, you will be redirected back to the Qoder IDE with all AI features fully unlocked. Because Qoder is built on VS Code, the interface, settings, and shortcut keys are identical to what you are already used to, making the transition seamless. --- ## 3. Opening a Project You can open your existing projects in Qoder using either the graphical interface or the command-line interface (CLI). ### Method 1: Via the GUI 1. Launch Qoder. 2. Go to the top menu and select **File → Open Folder...** (or **Open...** on macOS). 3. Select your project directory (e.g., `my-first-react-app`) and click **Open**. ### Method 2: Via the Terminal (Recommended) Qoder comes with a command-line tool that allows you to launch the editor directly from your terminal. Navigate to your project directory and run: ```bash cd my-first-react-app qoder . ``` The `qoder .` command instantly opens the current directory inside Qoder. ### CLI Usage Reference | Command | Description | | :--- | :--- | | `qoder` | Launches the Qoder IDE. | | `qoder .` | Opens the current working directory in Qoder. | | `qoder ~/path-to-project` | Opens a specific project directory. | Once opened, your project structure (such as `src`, `public`, `package.json`, etc.) will appear in the left-hand File Explorer sidebar, and Qoder's AI agent will begin indexing your codebase for context-aware assistance. --- ## Useful Links * **Qoder Official Website:** [https://qoder.com/](https://qoder.com/users/sign-up?referral_code=whhACoCj9WryAtAh2HAqjvE2ppbzwWtz) * **Qoder Documentation:** [https://docs.qoder.com/zh/quick-start](https://docs.qoder.com/zh/quick-start) * **Qoder CLI Reference:** [https://docs.qoder.com/zh/cli/quick-start](https://docs.qoder.com/zh/cli/quick-start)