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Getting Started

Learn the basics of Coda

Coda helps you manage multiple development processes from a single window. No more juggling terminal tabs.

Quick Setup with AI Agents

Coda automatically installs MCP tools for Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and Codex. Your agent can set up your entire project in seconds.

1

Install & Launch

Download Coda and launch it. The MCP server and agent skills are installed automatically.

2

Tell Your Agent

In your project folder, tell your AI coding agent: "Add this project to Coda." It auto-detects run commands, ports, build scripts, and sets up everything.

3

Start Building

Your workspace, projects, layout, and dev links are ready. Start and stop processes from Coda, or let your agent manage them via MCP.

Manual Setup

You can also set things up manually:

1

Create a Workspace

Click the + button in the workspace tab bar to create a workspace (e.g., "My Web App")

2

Add Projects

Add projects to your workspace with a run command (e.g., npm run dev) and working directory

3

Create a Layout

Create a layout to see multiple project logs side by side. Drag projects from the sidebar into the layout.

4

Start Projects

Click play on individual projects or start your entire workspace with one click

What is a Project?

A project in Coda represents a single process - like a dev server, database, or background worker. Each project has:

  • A name for easy identification
  • A command to run (e.g., npm run dev, docker-compose up)
  • A working directory where the command runs
  • Color and icon for visual distinction
  • Quick commands for common tasks (build, test, deploy)
  • Links to related URLs (localhost, staging, docs)