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Forge Code is a powerful command-line AI programming assistant that enables you to leverage AI models directly in your projects for code development and management.

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Step 1: Installing Forge Code

Refer to the Forge Code official documentation and run the following command in your terminal: 
npm install -g forgecode@latest

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Step 2: Initialization and Verification

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1. Navigate to Your Project Directory

cd your-project-directory

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2. Launch Forge

forge
On first launch, you will be prompted to register/authenticate: Description Exit after successful authentication: Description Return to your repository and launch successfully: Description

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Step 3: Configuring the API

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1. Create an Environment Configuration File

Create a .env file in your project root directory and configure the API details: 
# OpenAI-Compatible Providers  
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_provider_api_key  
OPENAI_URL=https://api.z.ai/api/coding/paas/v4

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2. Select a Model

Once the API is configured, Forge will automatically detect it. In the Forge chat, enter /model to open the model selection interface: Description Select your desired model to begin making calls.

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Step 4: Getting Started

Enter your requirements in the input box to leverage the model for:
  • Code generation and optimization
  • Project architecture design
  • Code review and refactoring
  • Issue diagnosis and resolution
  • Documentation writing