Quick Start
Get up and running with OpenCode Manager in minutes.
1. Start the Application
2. Create Admin Account
On first launch, you'll be redirected to the setup page:
- Enter your name
- Enter your email
- Create a password
- Click Create Account
Pre-configured Admin
For automated deployments, you can skip this step by setting ADMIN_EMAIL and ADMIN_PASSWORD environment variables.
3. Configure AI Provider
Before chatting, you need to configure at least one AI provider:
- Go to Settings (gear icon)
- Select Provider Credentials
- Choose a provider (e.g., Anthropic, OpenAI)
- Enter your API key or click Add OAuth for supported providers
- Click Save
4. Clone a Repository
- Click the folder icon in the sidebar
- Click Clone Repository
- Paste a repository URL (HTTPS or SSH)
- Click Clone
Private Repositories
For private repos, configure a GitHub Personal Access Token in Settings > Credentials first.
5. Start Chatting
- Select your cloned repository from the sidebar
- Click New Session or type
/new - Type your message
- Press Enter to send
Useful Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/help |
Show available commands |
/new |
Start a new session |
/models |
List available models |
/compact |
Reduce session context |
File Mentions
Reference files in your prompts:
- Type
@in the chat input - Start typing a filename
- Select from the autocomplete dropdown
- The AI will have access to that file's contents
6. Explore Features
Now that you're set up, explore more features:
- Git Integration - View diffs, manage branches
- File Browser - Navigate and edit files
- MCP Servers - Add tools and integrations
- Mobile PWA - Install on your phone
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
Enter |
Send message |
Shift+Enter |
New line |
Ctrl+/ |
Toggle sidebar |
Ctrl+K |
Command palette |
Customize shortcuts in Settings > Keyboard Shortcuts.