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Getting Started

This section guides you through the initial setup process, enabling you to start automating your development tasks with Code Autopilot. Follow the steps below to get started.

Prerequisites​

Before you begin with Code Autopilot, ensure you have the following:

  • A GitHub account. If you don’t have a GitHub account, create one here.
  • Your code is hosted on a GitHub repository.

Installation​

Follow the steps below to set up Code Autopilot:

  1. Install GitHub App: Install the Code Autopilot GitHub App on your repositories here.
  2. Create a New Issue: In one of your repositories, create a new issue and describe the task you want to automate. Remember to mention @autopilot to invoke Autopilot. If you don't have an "Issues" tab on your repository, you need to enable it by going to Settings -> General -> Features
  3. Autopilot will start indexing your repository and will reply to your issue with a suggested solution. This will usually take a few minutes.
  4. You can then chat with autopilot by posting new comments with @autopilot anywhere in the text.

By completing the above steps, you've successfully set up Code Autopilot and are ready to start automating your development tasks!