Getting Started

Install GRID, configure your AI environment, and start building in minutes.

Installation

Desktop App

Native performance for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Download for Desktop

Mobile Companion

Coming 2026

Monitor builds and manage agents from your phone.

Command Line Interface

Prefer the terminal? Install the GRID CLI to run AI-assisted commands, manage projects, and automate workflows.

View CLI Installation Guide →

Installation Notes (Unsigned Code)

GRID releases are not yet code-signed. Your operating system may show a warning. Here's how to bypass:

Windows
  • • SmartScreen warning → Click "More info" → "Run anyway"
  • • If blocked: Right-click the installer → Properties → Check "Unblock"
macOS
  • • Gatekeeper warning → Open System Settings → Privacy & Security → "Open Anyway"
  • • Or run in Terminal: xattr -d com.apple.quarantine /Applications/GRID.app
Linux
  • • Make AppImage executable: chmod +x GRID-*.AppImage
  • • Then run: ./GRID-*.AppImage

Running GRID

Launch the application and sign in with your account to sync your settings.

➜ ~ Launch GRID...

info Initializing environment (v1.0.0)

info Connecting to AI Gateway...

success Ready to build.

AI Provider Setup

To unlock the full power of GRID, you need to configure at least one AI provider.

ProviderBest ForSetup
Anthropic (Claude)Complex reasoning & code genSettings > AI > Anthropic
OpenAI (GPT-4)General purposeSettings > AI > OpenAI
OllamaLocal, private, freeRun `ollama serve`

Project Configuration

To get the most out of GRID's AI features, create these configuration files in your project root. They help the AI understand your project context and coding standards. Learn more in the Project Rules guide.

.gridrulesRequired

Define project-specific rules and preferences for the AI. Similar to .cursorrules or IDE-specific rule files.

# Example .gridrules

- Use TypeScript strict mode

- Prefer functional components with hooks

- Always use async/await over .then()

- Write JSDoc comments for public APIs

grid.mdRecommended

A markdown file describing your project architecture, conventions, and context. Similar to .cursorrules or project README files for AI context.

# Example grid.md

## Project Overview

This is a Next.js 14 app with a PostgreSQL backend...

## Tech Stack

- Frontend: React, TailwindCSS

- Backend: PostgreSQL, Edge Functions

.gridignoreOptional

Exclude specific files or directories from AI analysis and Auto-Debug. Works just like .gitignore.

# Example .gridignore

node_modules/

dist/

*.env

Pro Tip: Ask the AI chat to "create a .gridrules and grid.md for this project" and it will generate them based on your codebase!