Getting Started with Instructionly
Instructionly is a developer tool that enables teams to set role-specific instructions and connect them to AI-powered IDEs via MCP (Model Context Protocol).
What is Instructionly?
Instructionly turns scattered knowledge into actionable, in-IDE guidance. Define and manage instructions from coding guidelines to onboarding steps and architectural notes—ensuring knowledge is always up to date and accessible.
Workspace Management
Create and manage multiple workspaces for different teams or projects.
Skills & Instructions
Define AI-ready coding guidelines, patterns, and best practices.
Team Collaboration
Invite team members with role-based access control.
MCP Integration
Connect to Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf IDEs.
Credit-Based Billing
Flexible pay-as-you-go pricing with credit packs.
Activity Tracking
Full audit log of all workspace changes.
Meet ion
ion is the heart of Instructionly — our mascot, our logo, and the command that brings your instructions to life. The name comes from the atomic particle that carries charge and creates bonds.
Just like ions connect atoms to form molecules, ion connects your knowledge to AI — creating a bond between your standards and every AI interaction.
When you say "ion" to your AI assistant, you're activating Instructionly. ion analyzes your request, fetches the right instructions from your workspace, and delivers them on-demand — no wasted tokens, no repeated context.
ion is Instructionly, distilled into three letters.
Supported AI Tools
Instructionly seamlessly integrates with your favorite AI-powered tools:
IDEs
- Claude Code — Anthropic's official CLI for AI-assisted development
- Cursor — The AI-first code editor built for productivity
- Windsurf — AI-powered IDE with intelligent code completion and chat
Chat Interfaces
- ChatGPT — OpenAI's conversational AI assistant
- Claude Desktop — Anthropic's desktop app for conversations with Claude
- Gemini — Google's AI assistant
Plus any tool supporting Model Context Protocol (MCP).
Quick Start
Get up and running with Instructionly in just a few minutes.
Get your MCP credentials
Sign up and generate your MCP Key and Secret to connect Instructionly with your AI tools.
MCP keys are tied to your user account, not individual workspaces. Use the same key with different workspace values to access multiple workspaces.
Install the CLI
Install the Instructionly CLI and configure it with your credentials.
Configure your AI tool
Follow the setup guide for your preferred tool: Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, ChatGPT, Claude Desktop, or Gemini.
Next Steps
- Get Your Credentials — Get your MCP key and secret
- Workspaces — Learn how to create and manage workspaces
- Skills & Instructions — Define your coding standards and guidelines
- Team Management — Invite team members and manage roles