Set Up IntentGate in 30 Seconds

Copy the message below and paste it into your AI tool (Claude Code, Codex).

Set up IntentGate for me. Guide: https://intentgate.dev/guide/cli

After setup, activate IntentGate anytime with: /intentgate standard

For AI — IntentGate CLI Setup Instructions

Follow these steps in order. Do not skip ahead.

Step 1 — Check API Key

Ask the user if they have an IntentGate API key.

If they do not have one, instruct them to:

  1. Go to https://intentgate.dev and sign up
  2. After signing in, go to the Auth / API Keys page in the dashboard
  3. Click "Create New Key" and copy the generated key
  4. Come back here when ready

Step 2 — Set API Key

Instruct the user to run the following command in their terminal. Replace your_key_here with their actual API key.

export INTENTGATE_API_KEY=your_key_here

Wait for the user to confirm completion (e.g. "Done", "OK"). Do NOT proceed until the user explicitly confirms.

Step 3 — Install IntentGate

Detect which CLI tool the user is running and install accordingly:

Claude Code

Run this command in the terminal:

claude plugin install intentgate

This automatically configures the MCP server and adds the /intentgate command.

Codex

Run these commands in the terminal:

codex mcp add intentgate -- npx -y @intentgate/mcp-server

Then copy the skill file:

mkdir -p .agents/skills/intentgate
curl -o .agents/skills/intentgate/SKILL.md https://intentgate.dev/skill/SKILL.md

Step 4 — Verify Connection

After installation:

  1. Start a new session in the configured tool
  2. Check that IntentGate appears as a connected MCP server
  3. Report the connection status to the user

Step 5 — Start Using IntentGate

Explain to the user in their preferred language:

"IntentGate is now installed. Here's how it works:

  • IntentGate is OFF by default. It does not interfere with your normal workflow.
  • When you activate it, IntentGate will ask clarifying questions to understand your intent before generating output.
  • Once the task is complete, IntentGate automatically turns OFF again."

Ask the user which mode they would like to start with:

  • quick — Light check. 1–2 clarifying questions before proceeding.
  • standard (Recommended) — Collects intent thoroughly before generating output.
  • deep — In-depth. For architecture decisions, complex planning, or high-stakes tasks.

Once the user chooses, run:

/intentgate [mode]

Example: /intentgate standard

After the task is complete, IntentGate automatically returns to off mode.