Download & Install stagewise

Documentation Index

Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.stagewise.io/llms.txt

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stagewise is a native desktop agentic IDE — not a web app or browser extension. Download it once and AI coding agents work directly on your filesystem.

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Before you begin

• A macOS, Windows, or Linux machine meeting the requirements below
• Optional: a stagewise account for instant access to the managed model library. You can also bring your own API keys or run models locally

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Step 1: Download stagewise

Download the latest version from stagewise.io.

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Step 2: First launch & onboarding

When you first open stagewise, an onboarding wizard walks you through three steps:

1. Welcome — Introduction to the open source agentic IDE
2. Authentication — Sign in with your stagewise account (email + one-time password) or skip to use your own keys
3. Feature walkthrough — Guided overview of workspaces, slash commands, @mentions, design previews, and plugins

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Step 3: Sign in or skip

You don’t need an account to use stagewise. Pick what works for you:

• Sign in with email — Passwordless OTP authentication. Gets you instant access to the stagewise Account model library — a curated set of pre-configured models ready to use. No API keys needed.
• Import your subscriptions — Already paying for Claude, GPT, Gemini, Kimi, Qwen, DeepSeek, GLM, or MiniMax? Bring your existing API keys and use them directly. Set up BYOK →
• Go fully local — Run models entirely on your machine via Ollama or LM Studio. Zero external API calls, full data sovereignty. Connect a custom endpoint →

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Step 4: Connect a workspace first

stagewise works best after you connect a project folder. The agent needs workspace access before it can read files, edit code, run commands, or review diffs. You can browse without a workspace, but coding workflows start with a connected folder.

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What’s next