The article provides detailed instructions on how to get started with Refact, including downloading it for VS Code or JetBrains, creating an account for the cloud version, and running the self-hosted version in a Docker container. It also explains how to set up plugins and choose between different models. Refact is free for individuals and small teams under the BSD-3-Clause license, with enterprise options available. Support is provided through various channels including GitHub, a community forum, Discord, and Twitter.
Key takeaways:
- Refact is an open-source Copilot alternative that offers autocompletion, context-aware chat, code refactoring, and analysis, among other features.
- Refact can be used as a self-hosted or cloud option, and it's free for individuals and small teams under the BSD-3-Clause license.
- The self-hosted server can be easily run using a pre-built Docker image, and the document provides detailed instructions for setting it up.
- Refact uses its own models as well as the best open-source models, and users can choose from a variety of models according to their needs.