09 / Your first session

Bring a project. Start with a question.

Before following the Windows download destination, prepare a small project you understand. These steps make the first session useful even when your chosen model setup needs extra configuration.

Pick a safe first project

Use a sample repository or a copy of a small utility. Make sure you can run its existing command or tests without an assistant. Keep production credentials and private fixtures out of the initial context. Write down one question about the code that you can verify by reading the relevant files yourself.

Know your endpoint

Identify whether you intend to use a local model or a hosted provider. Keep the base URL, model identifier, and any required credential ready in an appropriate secure location. Verify compatibility and current provider requirements for the software you ultimately install. The reference screenshots show an example interface, not a complete specification of the destination software.

Ask, inspect, then edit

Begin with the read-only task below. Check whether the explanation names actual files and distinguishes evidence from assumptions. Only then request one narrow change and review its diff. The button follows the configured Windows destination; installer availability and the options at that destination must be checked there. No purchase or account setup happens on this page.

A brief to adapt
Read this project and explain how its main command turns input into output. Name the entry point, identify one edge case, and suggest a check I can run. Do not edit files or install dependencies.

At the workbench

Reference external-tool connector settings. Model endpoints are configured separately; available tools depend on your setup. Reference desktop preview; final product screens may differ.