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title: "Pi Coding Agent Tutorial 2026: Install, Set Up, and Use the Open-Source AI Coding Agent"
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published: 2026-06-03T06:18:41.596Z
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# Pi Coding Agent Tutorial 2026: Install, Set Up, and Use the Open-Source AI Coding Agent

**[bytefer](https://daily.dev/sources/fx5kjjichwjnx5totxmtp)** · [@bytefer](https://daily.dev/bytefer) · 1 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

A beginner-friendly guide to getting started with Pi Coding Agent, an open-source terminal-based AI coding agent. Covers npm installation, authentication, provider configuration, session management, settings, and first-use workflow for developers new to the tool.

## Content

Learn how to install, authenticate, and set up Pi Coding Agent an open-source terminal AI coding agent for developers. This beginner-friendly 2026 guide covers npm installation, providers, sessions, settings, and first-use workflow.

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