Getting started

Learn how to use Bito Wingman.

Prerequisites

To get started with Bito Wingman, ensure the following requirements are met:

1. Bito 10X Developer Plan:

   • A free 14-day trial of the 10X Developer Plan is available, no credit card required. Sign up to experience all premium features, including Bito Wingman.

2. Install or update the VS Code extension:

   • Ensure you have Bito v1.4.7 or later installed in your VS Code editor.

   • The Bito Wingman will download automatically after you install or update the Bito IDE extension.

   • Once the download is complete, Wingman will prepare itself, and you'll be ready to use it.

Using Bito Wingman

1. Open Wingman:

   • Open Bito in your IDE and click on "Open Bito Wingman in new window" button from the Bito panel.

2. Start a session:

   • In the Wingman window, type your instructions in the chatbox and submit them.

3. Set or change the working directory:

   • Default Behavior:

     • If no project is open in the IDE, Wingman defaults to your home directory.

   • Set working directory:

     • Click "Select specific directory" to choose a working directory for a new session.

   • Change working directory:

     • For existing sessions, click the edit icon next to the folder path at the top of the Wingman screen.

     • Enter the complete path to your desired directory.

Note: The working directory determines the context Wingman uses and where it performs file operations.

1. Manage sessions:

   • All active Wingman sessions are listed in the left sidebar.

   • You can run multiple sessions simultaneously, and Wingman will manage them in the background.

Configuring tools in Wingman

Bito Wingman seamlessly integrates with various tools such as Jira, Linear, Confluence, and more. Click the "Tools" button in the top-right corner of the Wingman screen to view all supported tools.

1. To configure a tool, simply ask Wingman, "How do I configure [Tool Name]?"

2. Wingman will provide detailed step-by-step instructions. Follow the instructions to complete the configuration process.

3. If a tool requires an API token, Wingman will guide you through the process of obtaining it. Once you provide the token, Wingman will handle the configuration automatically.

Note: All credentials are securely stored locally in an encrypted format to ensure your data remains private.