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Getting Started

Warning

Please be aware that as Magnus uses LLMs (Large Language Models) at its core, it may occasionally provide inaccurate responses. We advise users to verify the information for accuracy and relevance to their needs.

Magnus Server Service Installation

Contact your sales or support manager for support in installing a proper Magnus server instance.

Magnus Client Installation

The front-end IDE for Magnus is called 'RapidGPT'. RapidGPT is available through a convenient and user-friendly extension for Microsoft Visual Studio Code.

  1. Download and install Visual Studio Code if you haven't already.
  2. Open Visual Studio Code and navigate to the Extensions tab.
  3. Search for "RapidGPT" in the Marketplace.
  4. Click "Install" to add RapidGPT to your Visual Studio Code environment.

Magnus Service Setup

In Visual Studio Code, open the Settings editor via File -> Preferences -> Settings on Windows/Linux, or via Code -> Preferences -> Settings if you are using MacOS. Filter RapidGPT's settings by typing rapidgpt in the Search Settings input box at the top of the page. Enter the IP address of your deployed Magnus Server into the Remote Server URL box and close the Settings editor.

If unknown, ask your IT department for the deployed Magnus Server IP address.

API Key Setup

Obtain a Valid API Key

Contact your sales or support manager in case you have not been provided with an API Key.

Setup Your API Key

In Visual Studio Code, open the Settings editor via File -> Preferences -> Settings on Windows/Linux, or via Code -> Preferences -> Settings if you are using MacOS. Filter RapidGPT's settings by typing rapidgpt in the Search Settings input box at the top of the page. Paste your API key into the corresponding input box and then close the Settings editor.

First Contact

Now you're ready to use the RapidGPT VS-Code extension to start interacting with Magnus! You can ask questions, request code, or seek guidance on various hardware design topics. Be sure to make the most of RapidGPT's and Magnus' powerful features to enhance your hardware design process. Happy designing!

What's Next

Once the RapidGPT frontend IDE has been installed, you can begin leveraging Magnus's power to enhance your hardware design process. Check out the following resources to get started:

  • FAQs: Find answers to commonly asked questions.
  • Support: If you encounter any issues or need assistance, our support team is here to help.