Getting Started

Welcome to Chat GipiTTY! This guide will help you get up and running quickly with cgip, from installation to your first AI-powered terminal interactions.

What You'll Learn

In this section, you'll learn how to:

Install Chat GipiTTY on your system
Set up your API credentials
Configure custom API endpoints (optional)
Run your first commands
Understand the basic workflow

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have:

A POSIX-compliant system (Linux, macOS, or Windows with WSL)
An OpenAI API key (or credentials for another supported provider)
Rust and Cargo installed (recommended installation method)

Quick Start

If you're eager to get started, here's the fastest path:

Install via Cargo (recommended):
```
cargo install cgip
```
Set your API key:
```
export OPENAI_API_KEY=your_key_here
```

Test it out:

echo "Hello, AI!" | cgip "What can you tell me about this greeting?"

Installation Methods

Chat GipiTTY offers several installation options to suit different preferences and environments. The recommended method is via Cargo for the latest version and best compatibility.

Recommended: Cargo Installation

The most reliable way to install and keep Chat GipiTTY updated.

Alternative Methods

Other installation options including manual builds and package managers.

Next Steps

Once you have Chat GipiTTY installed:

Set up your environment - Configure API keys and optional settings
Learn basic usage - Master the fundamental commands and patterns
Explore features - Discover advanced capabilities like sessions and web search

Getting Help

If you run into issues during installation or setup:

Check the Troubleshooting section
Run cgip --help for command-line assistance
Visit the project repository for community support

Ready to begin? Let's start with Installation.