DDevMentorAI
Get Started

Set up DevMentorAI in a clear order

This page gives you a fast onboarding path with the exact prerequisite sequence to avoid setup failures.

Quick Summary

  • Copilot CLI must be installed and authenticated before backend startup.
  • Keep backend running while using the extension.
  • Use docs sections as your operational playbook.

Prerequisites checklist

  • Node.js 22.12+ installed on your machine (Windows, macOS, or Linux; no WSL needed).
  • DevMentorAI browser extension downloaded from the latest release.
  • GitHub Copilot CLI installed and authenticated.
  • Backend installed with npm install -g devmentorai-server@latest, or run with npx devmentorai-server.
  • Prefer containers? Docker Desktop or Docker Engine works too; see the Docker setup on the installation page.
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$npx devmentorai-server

Startup flow

Step 1

Install and login to Copilot CLI

If Copilot CLI is not ready, complete that first. The backend command depends on an authenticated Copilot CLI session.

Open Copilot CLI guide

Step 2

Start the local backend

Run the backend command in your terminal and keep the process running while using the extension.

Open installation page

Step 3

Load the extension and open a session

Open DevMentorAI from your browser toolbar, create a new session, and send your first prompt.

Read chat workflow