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Account & Subscription Setup

Create your account, subscribe, and start using Codistry.

Before You Start

This guide covers creating your Codistry account and managing your subscription.

Already have an account? See the Quick Start Guide for AI provider setup and your first conversation.

Step 1: Setting up your Account

  1. Open Codistry Settings

    Select the gear icon from the Codistry panel to navigate to the Codistry settings.

  2. Log in with Codistry

    Select the “Account” option, and click “Log in with Codistry”.

  3. Create Your Account

    Click “Create a new Account” and sign up with an email and new password, or use Sign in with Google or Sign in with GitHub for one-click OAuth.

    Important

    Use a valid email address for account verification and important updates.

  4. Secure Your Account (Recommended)

    Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) from your account security settings. Codistry supports both an authenticator app (TOTP) and 6-digit email verification codes.

Step 2: Your Free Developer Tier

Free for Developers

When you create an account, you get access to the Developer tier at no cost.

The Developer tier allows you to use Codistry with your own AI provider API keys (OpenAI, Anthropic, or custom models). No subscription payment required.

  1. Access Your Dashboard

    After account creation, the dashboard opens automatically. Your Developer tier is already active.

  2. Authenticate Your VS Code Extension

    From your dashboard, click the “Authenticate Extension” button and select “Authenticate VS Code”.

    When VS Code prompts you to confirm opening the URI, click “Open” to complete authentication.

    Success!

    A “Licensed” badge appears in Codistry settings. You're ready to configure your AI provider.

Step 3: Configure Your AI Model

Codistry can be configured to work with common cloud-based models, or a custom model, including one running on your local machine!

Option A: Using a Cloud Model

To use Codistry with OpenAI or Anthropic cloud models:

  1. Click the Settings (gear) icon in the Codistry panel
  2. Navigate to the Models section
  3. Configure your preferred provider(s):

For Anthropic Claude:

  • Enable the Anthropic toggle
  • Paste your API Key from console.anthropic.com
  • Custom API URL (Optional): Leave empty for standard use, or specify a custom endpoint
  • Check Enable Streaming for real-time responses (recommended)

For OpenAI:

  • Enable the OpenAI toggle
  • Paste your API Key from platform.openai.com
  • Custom API URL (Optional): Leave empty for standard use, or specify a custom endpoint
  • Check Enable Streaming for real-time responses (recommended)

Then Select Your Model:

  • Go to the General section
  • Choose Model Provider: Anthropic or OpenAI
  • Choose Model: Select from available models

Option B: Using a Custom Model

Custom models are perfect for local LLMs (Ollama, LM Studio) or corporate endpoints.

  1. In Settings → Models, enable the Custom Models toggle
  2. Click the + Add Model button
  3. Configure your model:

Required Fields:

  • Display Name: Friendly name (e.g., “Local-Gpt-Oss”)
  • URL: Your endpoint (e.g., http://localhost:1234/v1)
  • Max Tokens: Model's context window (e.g., 32000)

Capabilities (checkboxes):

  • Reasoning: Extended thinking capability
  • Tools: Function calling support (required for Codistry)
  • Images: Vision/image understanding
  • Temp: Temperature control
  • Stream: Streaming responses

After adding, your custom model appears in the General → Model dropdown with its capabilities displayed (e.g., “32000 tokens • Reasoning ✓ • Tools ✓”).

Important

Tools support is required. Codistry needs function calling to work properly. Make sure your model supports tools and the checkbox is enabled.

Test Your Setup

Send a question about your code to the agent to ensure everything is configured correctly.

Configuration complete. Codistry is ready for AI-powered coding assistance.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Extension not connecting after login

You do notneed a paid subscription to connect. The free Developer tier is auto-provisioned when you create an account. Connecting requires a verified account and an issued license, so confirm your email is verified, your extension is authenticated (a “Licensed” badge appears in settings), and retry. Check that browser popups are not blocked.

Model not responding

Verify your API keys are correct and that you have sufficient credits/quota with your AI provider. Check your internet connection.

Settings not taking effect

Click “Save” after making changes to settings. Restart VS Code if settings don't take effect.

Need more help?

Reach out to the Adronite team for help with troubleshooting configuration issues.

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