How do I install GameDev Assistant?

The process for installing GameDev Assistant is fairly simple and straightforward. Below you can find instructions both in a video format and in a written format. Please note that in order to use GameDev Assistant, you must have Godot installed first. Also note that this only works in version 4.4 and that earlier versions of Godot cannot be used.

Note that this article focuses specifically on first-time installations. To upgrade your client version, please see this article instead: How do I upgrade my GameDev Assistant version?

Installation - Video Version

Installation - Written Version

1. Head to https://app.gamedevassistant.com/ and access your account. If you don't have an account, our system automatically creates one.

2. Once logged in to your dashboard, scroll down to the Download Plugin window and hit the Download button.

3. After hitting the download button, this will download a zip file. Unzip the file with your preferred tool.

4. Open your Godot project and locate the FileSystem dock. In the res:// folder, create a new folder called addons (note this is case sensitive)

5. Locate your unzipped plugin folder and drag the gamedev_assistant folder into the addons folder.

IMPORTANT NOTE: In order for the plugin to work, the hierarchy must be as follows:

📁 res://

  └─ 📁 addons

      └─ 📁 gamedev_assistant

         └─ plugin.gd (and other files)

6. Head to the Project Settings -> Plugins tab and check the On button to enable the GameDev Assistant plugin.

7. While optional, we recommend restarting Godot or reloading the project to clear up any issues that might occur from the plugin being enabled.

8. Locate the Assistant tab which will appear next to the Inspector dock. Note that you may need to resize this sidebar in order to be able to see the Assistant tab.

9. Back on the website dashboard (https://app.gamedevassistant.com/profile), copy the token that appears at the top of the page. 

10. In the Assistant tab in Godot, go to the Settings (if not opened already), paste your token in the labeled field, and hit Save.

If successful, you should receive a notification that the token was validated and be ready to start using GameDev Assistant!

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