Using Janito: Quickstart & Basic Usage
This guide explains how to start using Janito after installation. For an overview, see the Introduction. For setup, see the Installation Guide and Configuration Guide.
Quickstart
After installing Janito, you can use it from the command line:
Run a One-Off Prompt
janito "Refactor the data processing module to improve readability."
Start the Interactive Chat Shell
janito
Or, to enable clickable file links in your browser during the session:
janito --web
Basic Usage Tips
- Use natural language to describe what you want Janito to do (e.g., "Add type hints to all functions in utils.py").
- In the chat shell, use
/help
for available commands. Use/exec on
to enable code/shell execution tools at runtime. - Use CLI flags to customize behavior (see CLI Options).
More Resources
- How Janito Uses Tools: Automatic tool selection details.
- Supported Models: See documentation navigation for LLM compatibility.
- Costs & Value Transparency: Pricing and efficiency details.