> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.qoder.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Quick Start

This topic walks you through a hands-on project using Qoder's core features as an individual user. By the end, you'll know how to use **NEXT** (next-edit suggestions), **Inline Chat**, and **Ask / Agent** in the Chat panel. When you need **autonomous delegation** for long-running, multi-step work, open the **Quest** window—let agents carry execution forward while you track board, progress, and artifacts in one workspace. These are the main entry points for AI-assisted coding and delegation. See [Chat overview](./user-guide/chat/overview), [NEXT](./user-guide/chat/next-edit-suggestion), [Inline Chat](./user-guide/chat/inline-chat), and [Quest overview](./user-guide/quest/overview).

<Note>
  Qoder Individual Edition is currently available as a free trial for all users. The trial duration is subject to change. For the latest information, please check product updates.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download and install Qoder">
    1. Download the installer from [https://qoder.com/download](https://qoder.com/download).
    2. Double-click the file to begin installation.
    3. Launch Qoder by double-clicking the Qoder IDE icon.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign in">
    1. In the upper-right corner of your Qoder IDE, click the user icon or use the keyboard shortcut (`⌘` `⇧` `,` (macOS) or `Ctrl` `Shift` `,` (Windows)), and select **Sign in**.
    2. On the web page that appears:

    * Click **Sign up** at the bottom and complete the registration process, or
    * Use your Google or GitHub account to sign up directly.

    3. Return to the Qoder IDE. You're now signed in and ready to start.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open a project">
    Choose to work with a local project or clone a sample from GitHub.

    * **Use a local project**
      1. Click **Open** or use the keyboard shortcut:
      * macOS: `⌘` `O`
      * Windows: `Ctrl` `O`
      2. Browse to your project folder, select a file, and open it.
    * **Clone a project**
      1. Click **Clone repo**.
      2. In the search bar at the top:
         * Enter a project URL and click **Clone from URL**, or
         * Click **Clone from GitHub** and follow the prompts.
      3. Complete the steps to clone the project.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Explore features">
    * **Use NEXT (next-edit suggestions)**

    NEXT surfaces context-aware edit suggestions at your cursor to kick off AI-assisted coding.

    1. Type partial code or a natural-language request—for example, "Initialize a list."
    2. Press `⌥` `P` (macOS) or `Alt` `P` (Windows) to show suggestions.
    3. Press **Tab** to accept the current suggestion.

    NEXT supports multi-line edits and smooth completion. For full behavior, see [NEXT](./user-guide/chat/next-edit-suggestion).

    * **Open Inline Chat**

    Use Inline Chat to get AI help in your code context.

    1. In the editor, press `⌘` `I` (macOS) or `Ctrl` `I` (Windows) to open Inline Chat.
    2. Enter your request and send—for example, "Add a method for handling file updates."
    3. Press `⌘` `⏎` (macOS) or `Ctrl` `Enter` (Windows) to apply generated code.

    See [Inline Chat](./user-guide/chat/inline-chat).

    * **Use Ask / Agent in Chat**

    Press `⌘` `L` (macOS) or `Ctrl` `L` (Windows) to open **Chat**, then choose **Ask** or **Agent** in the toolbar for larger tasks.

    1. Enter a request on the right—for example, "Create tests for this function and run them."
    2. After sending, follow Ask or Agent prompts to apply changes or run commands.
    3. Use **Run** or confirm actions as the UI suggests.

    **Ask** is Q\&A–first; **Agent** suits multi-file implementation.

    * **Open Quest**

    **Quest** is for **autonomous delegation**: start long-running, multi-step tasks in a dedicated window, let agents keep execution moving, and review board, status, and deliverables in one workspace. See [Quest overview](./user-guide/quest/overview).
  </Step>
</Steps>