Get started

Set up AI assistance in Positron: configure a language model provider such as Posit AI Pass, Anthropic, or GitHub Copilot, then use AI features in Positron, such as Posit Assistant.

To use AI in Positron, first configure a language model provider, then start using AI features such as Posit Assistant. Follow the steps below to get set up.

Step 1: Configure a language model provider

To connect a provider, run the command Posit Assistant: Configure AI Providers and select Connect next to the provider. For the list of providers, see Providers.

Please ensure you consult your provider’s privacy policy for information on the data they collect and how they use it. For reference links, see the Privacy & Terms guide.

For information on what information is collected by Posit, review Posit’s privacy policy.

Step 2: Use AI in Positron

With a language model provider configured, you can use AI throughout Positron. To start a chat, run the View: Show Posit Assistant command in the Command Palette to open the chat panel.

Posit Assistant

Chat about your code, Console sessions, and in-memory objects.

Code completions

Get inline code suggestions as you type in the editor or a notebook.

All AI features

Learn more about AI features in Positron.

To control which AI features are active, or to turn them off, see Configure AI features.