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Quick Start

Get up and running in under 5 minutes

Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with ReformCode in under 5 minutes. This guide covers account setup, first analysis, and key features.

Step 1: Create Your Account

  1. Go to reformcode.com
  2. Click Get Started or Sign Up
  3. Sign up with:
    • Email and password
    • Google account
    • GitHub account (recommended for repo features)
  4. Verify your email if prompted
  5. You receive 20 free credits to start

Step 2: Explore the Dashboard

After signing in, you land on the Dashboard:

  • Credits: Your current balance (top right)
  • Quick Actions: Links to main features
  • Recent Activity: Your latest analyses
  • Trending: Popular repositories to explore

Try Universal Search:

  1. Click Search in the sidebar (or press Cmd/Ctrl + K)
  2. Enter a search term: react form validation
  3. Press Enter
  4. Browse results from GitHub, NPM, and Docker
  5. Note the ReformCode Score for each result

Understanding Scores

  • 80-100: Excellent quality
  • 60-79: Good choice
  • 40-59: Use with caution
  • Below 40: Investigate thoroughly

Step 4: Analyze Code

Use the Code Editor to analyze code:

  1. Click ReformCode in the sidebar
  2. Ensure Code Editor tab is selected
  3. Paste some code (or use the example below)
  4. Select the programming language
  5. Choose an AI model (Gemini Flash for quick analysis)
  6. Click Analyze

Sample Code to Try

function calculateTotal(items) {
  var total = 0;
  for (var i = 0; i < items.length; i++) {
    total = total + items[i].price * items[i].qty;
  }
  return total;
}

The AI will suggest improvements like:

  • Using const/let instead of var
  • Using reduce() for cleaner code
  • Adding type checking

Step 5: Try the Builder

Generate an app from a description:

  1. In ReformCode, click the Builder tab
  2. Type a prompt:
    Create a simple counter app with increment,
    decrement, and reset buttons. Use a modern
    dark theme.
    
  3. Click Generate or press Cmd/Ctrl + Enter
  4. Watch the AI build your app
  5. Interact with the live preview on the right

Step 6: Transform Code

Convert code between languages:

  1. Click the Transformer tab
  2. Paste JavaScript code
  3. Set source: JavaScript
  4. Set target: TypeScript
  5. Click Transform
  6. Get TypeScript with proper types added

Step 7: Save Your Work

ReformCode auto-saves, but you can also:

  • Save to Snippets: Store useful code for reuse
  • Bookmark: Save search results and analyses
  • Export: Download Builder apps or ZIP files

Key Navigation

ShortcutAction
Cmd/Ctrl + KQuick search
Cmd/Ctrl + SSave current work
Cmd/Ctrl + EnterRun AI analysis

Credit Usage

Your 20 free credits go far:

ActionCost
Quick code analysis1-2 credits
Deep code review3-6 credits
Builder generation3-5 credits
Code transformation2-4 credits

What's Next?

Explore Features

Learn More

Need More Credits?

  • Pro Plan: $15/month for 150 credits
  • Team Plan: $99/month for 600 credits (5 seats)
  • Upgrade in Settings

Getting Help

  • FAQ: Common questions
  • Documentation: Full guides
  • Support: Contact us through the app

Pro Tips

  1. Connect GitHub: Get the most from repo features
  2. Start with cheap models: Use Gemini Flash for quick checks
  3. Use auto-save: Your work is preserved automatically
  4. Bookmark generously: Save items you might need later
  5. Learn shortcuts: Keyboard shortcuts save time

Welcome to ReformCode! Start exploring at reformcode.com