Quick start
Run one grounded, read-only task first. This confirms that the provider, model, repository path, and tool runtime are working together.
01
Set provider credentials
BuildStax reads standard provider environment variables. Use ANTHROPIC_API_KEY, GEMINI_API_KEY, or OPENAI_API_KEY, or point --api-key-env at a different variable.
02
Run from the repository
Start with an inspection task so you can evaluate the context BuildStax gathers before allowing edits.
Command
buildstax --provider anthropic --model <model-name> "Inspect this repository and summarize how its tests are organized."03
Move to an edit
When the summary reflects the actual repository, request one bounded change. Name the behavior you want and the check that should prove it.
Command
buildstax --provider anthropic --model <model-name> "Add input validation to the signup form and run its focused tests."