Do not configure everything at once. Get one small workflow working first.
The best first-run workflow is: install → add one folder → keep it read-only → ask AI to read it → enable more permissions only when needed.
Download the official Windows build.
You do not need to buy first to try the Free workflow.
Use only files from the official ChatCode website. If Windows shows a warning, verify the download source and the SHA-256 on the release page before deciding to run it.
Add one small project first.
A Project is simply a folder where you let ChatCode work.
Ví dụ D:\Work\my-app. Do not start with an entire drive when you only want a quick test.
Ask a read-only question.
This is the simplest test that Project Brain and the project boundary are working.
Use ChatCode to read project my-app. Tell me the 10 most important files/folders and summarize the architecture. Do not edit files or run commands.Connect AI if your platform supports it.
Direct connector availability depends on the platform, plan, and device you use.
Want a direct connection
Open AI compatibility, choose the correct ChatGPT/Claude/Vibe/Grok path, then copy the link from ChatCode.
No suitable connector yet
You can still use Project Brain to get the right context/guidance and move the result into your AI chat with a copy/paste workflow.
Enable permissions only when the task needs them.
Broader permissions let AI do more, and increase the scope you are responsible for.
Read only
Explore, understand architecture, audit, and find issues.
Edit files
Enable when you want AI to patch code or create output.
Task / Git / Remote
Enable separately when you need tests, commits, or server operations.