# Ai to help make rpg game

> Source: <https://discuss.huggingface.co/t/ai-to-help-make-rpg-game/166949#post_8>
> Published: 2026-10-23 16:33:13+00:00

To build on the excellent points made by **John6666**, I would suggest a structured approach for those just starting their journey into AI-assisted development.

A first step is securing a professional subscription to either **Google Gemini**, **OpenAI**, or **Claude Code** all of which are around the **$20 monthly** mark. After subscribing, install the respective CLI clients for your system to bridge the gap between the AI and your local environment.

Set up a **GitHub account**, if not already done. Create a **fine-grained API key** within the account settings to provide to the agent. This enables the AI to handle GitHub pushes and commits directly, which can make the workflow easier and more automated.

For a first build, start with **Python and Pygame**. Have the CLI agent guide through a simple project, such as a *Pong* remake or a *bullet hell scroller*. The goal is to fully flesh out that simple project.

In coding projects, remember the **90/90 rule**: when you think you are 90% done, you still have 90% to go.

## **Quick Start: Installing AI Agent Tools (Windows)** <-assumption

The most current way to use these models on Windows is through their official desktop applications or CLI tools. Modern tools like **Codex** and **Claude Code** now favor browser-based **OAuth**, which means no more searching for API keys.

## **1. OpenAI Codex (Desktop App & CLI)**

OpenAI has shifted toward the [Codex Desktop App](https://www.microsoft.com/en-sg/p/codex/9plm9xgg6vks) as the primary command center for Windows. It includes a built-in terminal and better visual diffing than a standard CLI. [1, 2, 3]

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**Install App:** Download directly from the Microsoft Store.
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**Install CLI (Optional):** If the terminal is preferred, run`npm install -g @openai/codex` in PowerShell.
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**Authenticate:** Open the app or run`codex login` in the terminal. The browser will open to sign in via the ChatGPT account.

## **2. Claude (Anthropic) CLI**

Claude Code is a high-speed agent that lives in the terminal.

## **3. Google Gemini CLI**

Google provides a dedicated CLI for interacting with the Gemini 1.5 Pro and Flash models.

**Pro Tip:** If any of these `npm` commands fail, ensure the latest **LTS version of Node.js** is installed from [nodejs.org](http://nodejs.org).

To make your life easier, you’ll want to **give your agent a **Fine-Grained Personal Access Token (PAT)****. This is more secure than old-school tokens because you can limit the agent’s access to *only* the specific projects it needs to work on.

## **Step-by-Step: Creating a GitHub Fine-Grained Token**

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**Go to Settings:** Log in to GitHub, click your profile picture in the top right, and select**Settings** .
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**Developer Settings:** On the left sidebar, scroll all the way to the bottom and click**Developer settings** .
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**Personal Access Tokens:** Click**Personal access tokens** >**Fine-grained tokens** .
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**Generate New Token:** Click**Generate new token** . You may be asked to confirm your password.
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**Configure the Basics:**
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**Token name:** Give it a name like`AI-Agent-CLI` .
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**Expiration:** Set this to 90 days (or whatever you’re comfortable with).
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**Description:** “Token for AI CLI agent to manage pushes and commits.”
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**Repository Access:**
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Select **Only select repositories** .
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Pick the specific repository you are using for your game (e.g., your *Pong* or*Bullet Hell* repo). This ensures the AI can’t touch your other projects.
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**Permissions:** Click the**Permissions** dropdown and set the following under**Repository permissions** :
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**Contents:** Set to**Read and write** (This allows the agent to commit and push code).
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**Metadata:** Set to**Read-only** (Usually set by default).
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**Workflows:** Set to**Read and write** (Optional—only if you want the AI to manage GitHub Actions).
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**Generate:** Scroll to the bottom and click**Generate token** .

 **Important:** Copy that token immediately and save it in a secure place (like a password manager). **GitHub will never show it to you again.**

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