Windows Setup

This guide will help you set up MyCoder on Windows.

Prerequisites

Node.js: Install Node.js version 20.0.0 or higher

⚠️ Important: MyCoder requires Node.js runtime to function properly.

Recommended: Using NVM for Windows (Node Version Manager)

NVM for Windows is the preferred way to install Node.js as it allows for easy version management.

Visit NVM for Windows releases and download the latest nvm-setup.exe file.

After installation:
```
# Open a new Command Prompt and install Node.js
nvm install lts

# Set it as default
nvm use lts

# Verify installation
node --version
```
Alternative: Direct download
- Download from nodejs.org
- Run the installer and follow the prompts
- Verify installation with node --version
Git: Install Git for Windows
- Download from git-scm.com
- Verify installation with git --version
GitHub CLI: Command-line tool for interacting with GitHub
- Download from cli.github.com
- Run the installer and follow the prompts
- Verify installation with gh --version
- Authenticate with GitHub:
```
gh auth login
```
The GitHub CLI makes it easy to:
- Create and manage issues
- Create and review pull requests
- Clone repositories
- Manage GitHub workflows
This is especially useful if you plan to contribute to MyCoder or related projects.

Enable GitHub Mode in MyCoder:

After installing the GitHub CLI, enable GitHub mode in MyCoder for enhanced GitHub integration by creating a configuration file:
```
// mycoder.config.js
export default {
  githubMode: true,
};
```
Or by using the CLI option for a single session:
```
mycoder --githubMode true "Your prompt here"
```
With GitHub mode enabled, MyCoder can create issues, branches, and pull requests directly through the GitHub CLI.

Installation

Install MyCoder globally using npm:

npm install -g mycoder

Or use it directly with npx:

npx mycoder "Your prompt here"

Environment Setup

Setting up API keys

Temporary Environment Variables:

From the command prompt (CMD):
```
set ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your-api-key
```
In a PowerShell session:
```
$env:ANTHROPIC_API_KEY="your-api-key"
```
Persistent Environment Variables:
- Right-click on "This PC" or "My Computer"
- Select "Properties"
- Click "Advanced system settings"
- Click "Environment Variables"
- Under "User variables", click "New"
- Add your API key (e.g., ANTHROPIC_API_KEY as variable name)
Using .env File:
- Create a file named .env in your project directory
- Add your API key: ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your-api-key

Browser Integration

MyCoder can use a browser for research. On Windows:

Chrome/Edge: MyCoder works with both browsers automatically
First Run: You may see a browser window open briefly when MyCoder is first run
Headless Mode: By default, browser windows are hidden (use --headless false to show them)

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Permission Errors: Run Command Prompt or PowerShell as Administrator
Node Version: Ensure you're using Node.js 20+
Path Issues: Make sure npm global bin directory is in your PATH

If you encounter any other issues, please check our Discord community for help.

Prerequisites​

Installation​

Environment Setup​

Setting up API keys​

Browser Integration​

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​