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An idea. Your first result.
Set up Alva, connect AI, and get started with your project.
Start the quick guide →Your first successful task
From opening Alva Code to a small, working result. No coding experience required.
First stepsSign in to Alva Code
Understand the difference between your Alva account and your AI provider account.
Connect AIChoose your AI connection
Already have an AI subscription? Start here before entering an API key.
Connect AIInstall and sign in to a coding CLI
The missing step between an existing AI account and a usable coding agent.
Connect AIConnect an API key
Add and test a provider connection in Settings.
Connect AIUse a local model with Ollama
Set up the local service and download a model before starting.
Projects & tasksOpen a project and start a task
Give the agent a clear goal and review the result.
Projects & tasksExample prompts you can adapt
Useful starting points for explanations, small changes, and debugging.
First stepsMake the workspace comfortable
Choose your theme and adjust the interface.
TroubleshootingNo agent available or connection failed
Check installation, sign-in, and model selection in that order.
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