How to Use Supermaven

Getting started with Supermaven

In this guide, you'll learn how to set up Supermaven for fast and efficient code completion. By the end, you'll be able to integrate it into your coding workflow and enhance your coding experience with its extensive context capabilities.

Step 1: Sign up and set up

1. Go to Supermaven's website.
2. Click on the Sign Up button in the top right corner.
3. Enter your email and create a password, then click Create Account.
4. Confirm your email address by clicking the link sent to your inbox.
5. Log in to your account.

Step 2: Your first code completion

1. Open the Supermaven dashboard after logging in.
2. Click on New Project to create a new coding project.
3. Select your programming language from the dropdown menu.
4. Start typing your code in the editor provided on the screen.
5. As you type, Supermaven will automatically suggest completions based on your existing code. You can accept suggestions by pressing the Tab key or clicking on the suggestion with your mouse.

Step 3: Get better results

1. To improve suggestions, upload your existing codebase by clicking on the Upload Code button in the project settings.
2. Ensure you include relevant files for context; Supermaven can process large files due to its 1 million token context window.
3. Use comments in your code to guide Supermaven on what you want to achieve, as this can lead to more accurate suggestions.
4. Familiarise yourself with shortcut keys listed under Help to speed up your workflow.

Pro tip

Most beginners overlook the Upload Code feature. By uploading your entire codebase, Supermaven can provide much more relevant suggestions tailored to your specific project.

Common mistake to avoid

Avoid ignoring the programming language selection when creating a new project. If you select the wrong language, Supermaven may not provide suitable code completions, leading to confusion and frustration.