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title: "Get Started with gptRBridge"
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```{r setup, include=FALSE}
knitr::opts_chunk$set(
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)
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## What is gptRBridge?

**gptRBridge** is the fastest way to get GPT inside RStudio. No API account, no setup, no configuration. Install, register, and start working in under 2 minutes.

Every other R/GPT package requires you to:

- Create an account with an AI provider
- Set up billing and generate API keys
- Manage environment variables in `.Renviron`
- Handle rate limits and model versioning yourself

gptRBridge removes all of that. We handle the infrastructure. You just use it.

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## Installation

Install from R-universe:

```{r install}
install.packages("gptRBridge", repos = "https://nikkn.r-universe.dev")
```

Then restart RStudio so the addin appears in your Addins menu.

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## Step 1: Launch the addin

In RStudio, go to **Addins → gptRBridge**, or run:

```{r launch}
gptRBridge::launch_addin()
```

The chat panel opens in your RStudio Viewer pane.

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## Step 2: Create a free account

In the login panel, enter your email and password, then click **Register**. You will need:

- An email address
- A password (minimum 8 characters)

After registering, check your inbox for a verification email and click the link. Once verified, your 25 free trial calls are activated and you can start chatting immediately.

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## Step 3: Start chatting

Type any question about your R code, data, or analysis:

```
How do I reshape a data frame from wide to long format?
```

```
Explain what this error means:
Error in lm.fit(x, y, offset = offset, singular.ok = singular.ok, ...) :
  NA/NaN/Inf in 'x'
```

The assistant responds with explanations and ready-to-run code blocks.

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## Step 4: Insert code

Click the **Insert** button on any code block to place it directly into your active RStudio editor with one click. No copy-pasting needed.

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## Step 5: Iterate automatically

Console output, results, and errors are captured automatically and passed back to the assistant. Enable **"Insert output automatically"** in the chat panel. Then just run your code, see the result, and ask a follow-up question without leaving RStudio or touching your clipboard.

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## Your free trial

Your first **25 calls are free**. No time limit, use them at your own pace.

After that, a subscription is **$4.99/month** for full access, subject to fair-use limits that only apply to abuse scenarios. Normal users never hit them.

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## Pricing summary

| | Free Trial | Subscription |
|---|---|---|
| **Cost** | $0 | $4.99/month |
| **Calls** | 25 (one-time) | Unlimited* |
| **Setup required** | None | None |

*Fair-use limits apply only to abuse scenarios.

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## Troubleshooting

**The addin does not appear in my Addins menu**
Restart RStudio after installation. If it still does not appear, run `library(gptRBridge)` first.

**Registration fails**
Check your internet connection. If the problem persists, open an issue on [GitHub](https://github.com/nikkn/gptRBridge/issues).

**"Session expired" or login error**
Close and relaunch the addin. You will be logged in automatically if your session is still valid. If not, log in again with your email and password.

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## Next steps

- Check the [FAQ](faq.html) for common questions
- [Open an issue](https://github.com/nikkn/gptRBridge/issues) if something does not work