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How to Set Up MonkeyCode in 5 Minutes (Free AI Coding)

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Welcome to the MonkeyCode Tutorial Series!

This is Part 1 of a comprehensive guide to using MonkeyCode, a free AI coding assistant.

What You'll Learn

In this series, you'll learn:

  1. Part 1: Getting Started (This article)
  2. Part 2: Advanced Features
  3. Part 3: Local Model Setup
  4. Part 4: Team Collaboration
  5. Part 5: Best Practices

What is MonkeyCode?

MonkeyCode is a free, open-source AI coding platform that supports multiple AI models.

Key Features:

  • ✅ Free tier with generous limits
  • ✅ Multiple AI model support
  • ✅ Self-hosted option
  • ✅ VS Code and JetBrains support
  • ✅ Privacy-focused (local processing)

Getting Started

Step 1: Sign Up

  1. Visit monkeycode-ai.net
  2. Click "Sign Up"
  3. Enter your email
  4. No credit card required!

Step 2: Install the Plugin

For VS Code:

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Go to Extensions
  3. Search for "MonkeyCode"
  4. Click Install

For JetBrains:

  1. Open your IDE
  2. Go to Settings → Plugins
  3. Search for "MonkeyCode"
  4. Click Install

Step 3: Configure

  1. Open MonkeyCode settings
  2. Enter your API key (from the website)
  3. Choose your AI model
  4. Start coding!

Your First AI-Assisted Code

Try typing this in your editor:

# Create a function to calculate fibonacci numbers
def fibonacci(n):
    # MonkeyCode will suggest the implementation
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MonkeyCode will suggest:

def fibonacci(n):
    if n <= 1:
        return n
    return fibonacci(n-1) + fibonacci(n-2)
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What's Next?

In Part 2, we'll explore:

  • Advanced code completion
  • Chat features
  • Code explanation
  • Refactoring suggestions

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What's Your Experience?

Have you tried MonkeyCode? What features do you want to learn about?

Let me know in the comments! 👇

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