Install Cora, open a project, and run your first prompt.
Open VS Code. Go to the Extensions panel (Cmd+Shift+X on Mac, Ctrl+Shift+X on Windows/Linux).
Search for CodeMate and install the Cora Agent extension or just click here CORA.
Sign in with your CodeMate account when prompted. The Cora panel will appear in the activity bar.
Already have Toolbox installed? Install CORA without touching the marketplace.
Open Codemate Toolbox.
Navigate to CORA → Install Extension.
Toolbox detects your installed editors and installs the extension automatically.
Don't have Toolbox yet? Download it here.
Open a project folder in your IDE, or start with an empty folder for a new project.
Open the Cora panel and select a mode. For a new project, start with Auto Cora will plan before it builds.
Write a prompt describing what you want to build. Be specific about the domain, key features, and any technical requirements.
Build a multi-tenant SaaS analytics dashboard with user auth,
role-based access, a data ingestion API, real-time charts,
and an admin panel for managing organizations.Cora will output an architecture plan before writing any files. Review it this is where stack choices and implicit requirements are surfaced. You can push back or ask questions before execution begins.
Once you confirm, Cora builds the project layer by layer: foundation, then services, then data layer, then frontend, then integration. Files appear in your workspace as they're generated.
After the initial build, continue the conversation to add features, ask questions about the codebase, or run a review pass on recent changes.
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