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Crush Setup and First Run

1. What a first setup should prove​

A good first Crush session should prove:

  1. the CLI starts reliably,
  2. the chosen model path works,
  3. file and shell behavior are understandable,
  4. the output is reviewable by a developer.

2. Keep the first task small​

Start with one limited coding task:

  • explain a module,
  • fix a small bug,
  • add one test,
  • or make one focused refactor.

That is the fastest way to understand how Crush actually behaves.

3. Practical first-run flow​

  1. complete the official install path from the repo,
  2. configure one model backend,
  3. open a safe test project,
  4. assign one narrow task,
  5. review the result carefully.

4. Why terminal feel matters here​

Crush is not just trying to be functional. It is also trying to feel good in a real terminal workflow. The first session should tell you whether that interaction style fits your team.

5. What to inspect​

Look at:

  • how clearly it explains the next step,
  • whether commands feel predictable,
  • and whether the resulting changes are easy to review.