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Quick Start Guide

This guide will help you get up and running with Levitate IDE in just a few minutes.

Installation​

  1. Visit levitate.run/download and download the appropriate version for your operating system:

    • Windows (.exe installer)
    • macOS (.dmg file)
    • Linux (.deb or .AppImage)

  2. Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

  3. Once installed, you can launch Levitate from:

    • Windows: Start menu or desktop shortcut
    • macOS: Applications folder
    • Linux: Application launcher or terminal (levitate)

Your First Session​

Opening a Project​

  1. Launch Levitate IDE

  2. From the welcome screen, select one of the following options:

    • Open Folder - Open an existing project directory
    • Clone Repository - Clone a Git repository
    • Recent Projects - Access a recently opened project

    Levitate Welcome Screen

Exploring the Interface​

Levitate features a clean, distraction-free interface:

  • Editor Area (center) - Main coding area with tabs for open files
  • File Explorer (left) - Navigate your project files
  • Terminal (bottom) - Integrated command line interface
  • Source Control (left) - Git operations panel
  • AI Assistant (right) - Chat and code assistance

Essential Features to Try​

Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on macOS) and type "Search:" followed by a natural language query about your code:

Search: function that handles login

This searches your codebase semantically rather than just looking for specific text.

2. AI Code Completion​

As you type, Levitate offers intelligent code completions based on:

  • Your current code context
  • Project patterns and conventions
  • Best practices for your language

Press Tab to accept a suggestion or use arrow keys to navigate options.

3. Integrated Terminal​

Press Ctrl+` to open the terminal panel. The terminal automatically:

  • Sets the working directory to your project root
  • Inherits your environment variables
  • Provides command history and tab completion

4. Git Integration​

Access Git features through the Source Control panel:

  1. Click the branch name in the status bar to switch branches
  2. Stage changes by clicking the + icon next to modified files
  3. Enter a commit message and press Ctrl+Enter to commit
  4. Use the menu options to push, pull, and manage branches

5. Command Palette​

Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on macOS) to open the command palette, which gives you quick access to all Levitate features without leaving the keyboard.

What's Next?​

Need help? Visit our Community Forum or check the FAQ.