Getting Started

Install DotCraft Desktop, open your project, finish the setup wizard, and send your first message. Four steps and DotCraft is working inside your project.

1. Install Desktop

Download the installer for your system from GitHub Releases, run it, then open DotCraft.

2. Open your project

Select Open Workspace and choose the folder that holds your project. DotCraft opens the workspace setup wizard.

If this machine already has a Claude Code configuration, the wizard adds a step that imports it. Skip that step if you'd rather start clean.

3. Configure a model

Choose a model provider and model in the wizard. Enter an API key when the provider requires one, or choose Sign in with ChatGPT and sign in after setup. To change models later, go back to Settings or ask $dotcraft-guide in a conversation to switch for you.

Check the summary on the last page, then select Create Workspace.

4. Start your first conversation

Type a small request in the conversation box and send it. For example:

Read this project's README and tell me how to start it.

Once DotCraft replies, the workspace is ready for real work.

Related docs

• Desktop — find your way around threads, approvals, and workspace switching
• Plugins and tools — give the agent the abilities your tasks need
• Memory & Dreams — carry today's decisions into your next session