Tell the AI what's wrong with your computer in plain English. It runs diagnostics, finds the problem, and fixes it — with your permission every step of the way. No IT experience needed.
One-time purchase · No subscription · Instant license key · Works on all your Windows PCs
Think of it as having a computer technician available 24/7 — except it lives inside a free app called VS Code and uses the best AI in the world to diagnose and fix your PC problems.
You type what's wrong with your computer — in your own words. Something like "my laptop is slow" or "the internet keeps dropping" or "I'm getting a blue screen." The AI reads your problem, runs the right diagnostic tools on your PC, figures out what's wrong, and then tells you what it wants to do to fix it. It always asks your permission before changing anything.
Automac IT uses Claude — one of the most advanced AI models in the world, built by Anthropic. It doesn't guess. It runs real Windows diagnostic tools (the same ones an IT professional would use), reads the results, and gives you a clear answer.
Most problems get diagnosed and fixed in 3–5 back-and-forth messages. That typically costs about $0.36–$0.60 in AI usage through GitHub Copilot (explained in detail below).
No IT experience needed. Describe your problem in plain English — the AI handles the rest.
13 safe tools that check your system and 8 repair tools — each one asks for your permission before making any changes.
Action, Guided, and Chat-Only. You decide how much the AI can do. Change modes any time.
No commands to memorize. No technical jargon. Just describe your problem like you'd tell a friend.
See which programs are using your CPU, memory, and disk. Spot runaway processes instantly.
Your personal info (usernames, IPs, emails) is automatically scrubbed before anything reaches the AI. No tracking.
Killed a process by mistake? There's a short undo window. Repair actions always ask first and can be cancelled.
If you've never used VS Code before, that's fine. This guide starts from zero. Follow each step in order.
VS Code is a free app made by Microsoft. It's where Automac IT lives. Download it from code.visualstudio.com/download. Pick the Windows version. Run the installer — just click "Next" through everything, the defaults are fine.
VS Code is completely free. No account needed. No credit card. It's like a smart notepad that can run add-on programs.
Go to github.com/signup and create a free account. This is how you'll access the AI (GitHub Copilot). You need an email address and a password — that's it.
GitHub Copilot is the AI service that makes Automac IT smart. Once you have a GitHub account:
Go to github.com/settings/copilot and enable Copilot on your account. You load credits onto your account — as little as $2 at a time — and only pay for what you use. Each question costs about $0.12. A $2 top-up is enough for about 16 questions.
Open VS Code. Click the person icon in the bottom-left corner. Click "Sign in with GitHub". Your browser will open — log in with the GitHub account you just created. VS Code will connect automatically.
In VS Code, click the Extensions icon on the left sidebar (it looks like four squares). Search for "Automac IT". Click Install. Done.
Or install the free version first to try it: search for "Automac Free" instead. It has 13 diagnostic tools that can tell you what's wrong (but can't fix it).
Click the "Buy Automac IT" button below (or inside the extension). Pay $25 once via Stripe. Your license key appears immediately after payment and is also emailed to you. Paste the key when VS Code asks for it. You're ready to go.
There are two separate costs: the extension (one-time) and the AI usage (pay-as-you-go through GitHub). Here's the full breakdown so there are no surprises.
1. Automac IT extension — $25 one-time. This is the software itself. You buy it once, it's yours forever. All future updates included. No subscription.
2. GitHub Copilot AI usage — ~$0.12 per question. The AI that powers the diagnostics runs through GitHub Copilot. You load money onto your GitHub account (as little as $2 at a time) and it gets used as you ask questions. When your balance runs low, you add more. Think of it like topping up a prepaid phone.
| Problem | Messages | AI Cost |
|---|---|---|
| "My PC is slow" | 3–4 | ~$0.36–$0.48 |
| "Internet keeps dropping" | 2–3 | ~$0.24–$0.36 |
| "Blue screen on startup" | 4–5 | ~$0.48–$0.60 |
| "What's eating my disk space?" | 2–3 | ~$0.24–$0.36 |
Most problems get fixed in under 5 messages because we use the best AI available for the task. A $2 top-up gives you roughly 16 questions — enough to solve 3–5 different problems.
Switch between modes at any time. Diagnostic tools run automatically — repair actions always ask you first.
AI runs diagnostics and proposes fixes automatically. It checks your system freely, but always asks before making changes. Best for people who want the problem solved fast.
AI explains what it's about to do and why, then waits for your OK before each step. Great for people who want to learn how their PC works while fixing the problem.
AI answers questions and gives recommendations but never touches your PC. Use it when you want to understand a problem before deciding what to do.
These are actual Windows diagnostic tools that run on your PC. Diagnostic tools just look. Repair tools always ask before doing anything.
Automac IT is powerful, but like any tool, it works best when you know what to expect. Read this before your first session.
If your question isn't answered here, open an issue on GitHub or email us.
VS Code (Visual Studio Code) is a free app made by Microsoft. It's like a smart notepad that can run extensions — little add-on programs. Automac IT is one of those extensions. You download VS Code from code.visualstudio.com, install it, and then install Automac IT inside it. VS Code is the home where Automac IT lives.
GitHub Copilot is the AI service that makes Automac IT smart. When you ask a question, your message goes to GitHub's AI servers (powered by Claude, one of the best AI models in the world), which analyzes the diagnostic results and tells you what's wrong. GitHub charges about $0.12 per question for this service. You load money onto your GitHub account and it gets used as you ask questions — like topping up a prepaid phone. You can load as little as $2 at a time.
Yes. Before any information leaves your PC, Automac IT automatically scrubs out personal data — your username, IP address, email addresses, and other identifiable information. The AI only sees anonymized diagnostic data. There is no tracking, no telemetry, and no data collection by Automac IT itself.
Automac IT has safety rails. The 13 diagnostic tools are read-only — they can never change anything. The 8 repair tools always show you exactly what they want to do and wait for your explicit "Yes" before proceeding. If you're ever unsure, click "No" and ask the AI to explain more. You can also use Chat-Only mode, where the AI gives advice but never touches your system.
Your license key is emailed to you at the time of purchase. Check your email (including spam/junk folder) for a message from Stripe. If you still can't find it, contact us through GitHub Issues with your purchase email and we'll look it up for you.
No. Automac IT uses Windows-specific diagnostic tools (PowerShell, WMI, Windows services). It only works on Windows 10 and Windows 11. There is no Mac or Linux version.
Automac Free has 13 diagnostic tools — it can tell you what's wrong but can't fix it. Automac IT has all 21 tools (13 diagnostic + 8 repair), three AI modes, and real-time process monitoring. It can actually fix the problems it finds. Automac Free is a great way to try it before you buy.
If Automac IT doesn't work for you, contact us within 14 days and we'll process a refund. Your license key will be deactivated when the refund is issued.
No subscriptions. No seat limits. Buy once, use on all your Windows machines.
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