Install and start
- Download the installer. From the download section: a Windows installer (.exe), a macOS package (.dmg) or a Linux AppImage. Supported: Windows 10+, macOS 12+, Ubuntu 20.04+.
- Open LoWisa. There is no account to create and nothing to sign in to. You land on the welcome screen, which lists everything you can start from.
- Take the tour. New to LoWisa? Click Meet LoWisa in the menu bar at the top. A narrated guided tour walks you through every part of the IDE, pointing at each one as it goes.
- Activate your plan, if you have one. If you subscribed, open Settings (the gear in the side bar, or Ctrl+,), go to Subscription, enter the email you subscribed with and press Activate Subscription. You can also press I already subscribed when the app offers a plan.
- Choose where to start. Press Learn with your tutor to be guided from the beginning, pick a Structured learning path, or open your own project.
- Press Start Tutor. The tutor greets you, plans the session and starts teaching. See Learning with the tutor.
Downloading is free, and 20 free credits are awarded once when you first install. With LoWisa Managed you do not need an API key. See Models and API keys.
The welcome screen
| Section | What is there |
|---|---|
| Continue | Continue your lesson picks up exactly where you left off; everything is saved |
| Learn | Learn with your tutor, Learn LoWisa itself, Structured learning paths, Generate your own path, Applied mathematics, Mission-led learning |
| Your project | Understand a codebase, Project map, Audit my AI app, Connect a live project, Ship it live |
| Your progress | Understanding Map, Your skill map, Learning journal, My notes, Your learning record |
| Learn together | Classroom: teach a live class or join one with an invite code |
| Switching | Coming from VS Code? Import your settings, theme and keybindings in one click |
You can bring the welcome screen back at any time from Help → Show Welcome.
Try it before installing
You can try the tutor in your browser first at lowisa.dev/wedge: paste a GitHub repo and the tutor reads your real code and talks you through it, with no install and no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
Which operating systems does the LoWisa IDE support?
Windows 10+, macOS 12+, Ubuntu 20.04+. Windows uses an .exe installer, macOS a .dmg package and Linux an AppImage.
Do I need an API key to use the LoWisa IDE?
No. LoWisa Managed works without any setup. You can also connect your own provider key if you prefer.
Do I need to sign in to the LoWisa IDE?
No. There is no sign-in. If you have a subscription, open Settings (the gear in the side bar, or Ctrl+,), go to Subscription, enter the email you subscribed with and press Activate Subscription.
Is there a tour of the LoWisa IDE?
Yes. Click Meet LoWisa in the menu bar at the top of the IDE for a narrated guided tour of every part of it.