ClickGit Button Setup Guide
Everything you need to know to set up and use your ClickGit button
🎉 Your Button Comes Ready to Party!
Your ClickGit button arrives pre-configured in PARTY Mode - perfect for testing that everything is working properly.
What it does:
- Button LEDs cycle through colorful patterns
- Pressing the button types "DISCO" on your computer
- Shows all the hardware features work correctly
Why this is useful:
- Confirms your computer recognizes the button
- Verifies the USB connection is working
- Ensures the button is typing correctly
- No setup required - it works right out of the box!
Ready to start committing code? Follow the quick start guide below to configure your button for Git.
🚀 Quick Start Guide
1Connect your button
Plug your ClickGit button into your computer with the included USB-C cable. It will briefly light up blue.
2Enter configuration mode
Hold down the button for 5 seconds until it turns solid red, then release.
3Connect to the button's WiFi
On your computer, connect to the WiFi network named clickgit (no password required).
4Configure your button
Open your web browser and go to http://192.168.4.1, then select your preferred mode.
5Exit configuration mode
Hold the button for 5 seconds again until the red light turns off, then start using your button!
Your button comes in PARTY Mode by default (changing colors and typing "DISCO").
See the detailed guide below for complete setup instructions.
Setting Up Your ClickGit Button
What's in the Box
- ClickGit Button
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- Setup & Review Card
Step 1: Connecting Your Button
Connect your ClickGit button to your computer using the included USB-C cable. The button will light up blue briefly when connected.
The button works with any USB-C port on your computer. No additional drivers are needed.
Step 2: Understanding Button Modes
Your ClickGit button has four operating modes:
PARTY Mode (Default)
The device comes configured in this mode! Each button press changes the LED colors and types "DISCO" on your computer. Perfect for testing if your button is working correctly.
YOLO Mode
Quick commits with a "YOLO" message. Press the button and it will automatically add, commit with "YOLO", and push to your repository.
AI Commit Mode
Uses Cursor IDE's AI feature to generate meaningful commit messages. It will stage changes, generate an AI message, commit, and push.
Custom Macro Mode
Define your own sequence of keyboard commands and actions. Perfect for custom workflows.
Step 3: Configuring Your Button
Entering Configuration Mode
- Hold down the button for 5 seconds
- The button will turn solid red when in configuration mode
- Release the button
Connecting to Configuration
- On your computer, look for a WiFi network named "clickgit"
- Connect to this network (no password required)
- Open your web browser and navigate to: http://192.168.4.1
- You should see the ClickGit configuration page
You will temporarily lose internet connection while connected to the ClickGit WiFi network. This is normal.
Choosing Your Mode
Select one of the four modes from the dropdown menu:
- PARTY Mode: Fun mode that changes colors and types "DISCO" (default)
- YOLO Mode: For quick commits with a "YOLO" message
- AI Commit Mode: For using Cursor IDE's AI commit feature
- Custom Macro: For defining your own command sequence
Exiting Configuration Mode
After saving your settings, hold the button for 5 seconds again to exit configuration mode. The red light will turn off.
Step 4: Using Your Button
- Make sure you're in a Git repository on your computer
- Open your terminal or code editor (we recommend Cursor IDE for best results)
- Make some changes to your code
- Press the ClickGit button to commit and push your changes
- Watch the button's green light celebration when successful!
Macro Language Reference
Basic Commands
// Comment
Line is ignored
DELAY 1000
Wait for 1000 milliseconds
TYPE text
Type text without pressing Enter
PRINT text
Type text and press Enter
KEY RETURN
Press the Enter/Return key
Key Combinations
COMBO CTRL+c
Press Ctrl+C (copy)
COMBO CTRL+ALT+DELETE
Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete
COMBO GUI+SPACE
Press Command/Windows+Space
COMBO SHIFT+F5
Press Shift+F5
Example: Git Commit Workflow
// Open terminal COMBO CTRL+SHIFT+` DELAY 1000 // Stage all changes PRINT git add . DELAY 800 // Create commit with message TYPE git commit -m "Updated documentation and fixed bugs" KEY RETURN DELAY 1200 // Push to remote repository PRINT git push DELAY 3000 // Show success message PRINT echo "✅ Changes pushed successfully!"