Dev WorkDir Documentation
Everything you need to go from idea to running project in seconds. Built for the AI coding era — for vibe coders, indie hackers, and professional devs.
Quick Start
New to Dev WorkDir? Start with these to get up and running in 3 minutes.
Learn Every Feature
Deep dive into each module. Click any card to see the full guide.
Project Templates
21 built-in templates: Next.js, Vite, Astro, Tauri, Expo, Hono and more. Custom templates too.
Tech Detection
Auto-detect 29 frameworks and 12+ project types. Four-layer detection strategy.
Double-Click Run
npm run dev, cargo run, python main.py — all auto-detected. Custom commands per project.
Multi-Editor
26 editors: Cursor, Windsurf, Trae, VS Code, Xcode, JetBrains + Claude Code CLI.
Menu Bar
10 recent projects in your menu bar. Create projects, run scripts — no main window needed.
Git Info
Branch names on project cards + worktree support. Reads .git/HEAD directly, sandbox-safe.
Monorepo
JS/TS workspaces, Cargo workspace, go.work. MONO badge + sub-project overview.
Project Todos
Per-project todo lists. Ideas, bugs, next steps — tied to each folder. Global count in sidebar.
Dotfiles Browser
.zshrc, .gitconfig, .ssh/config — one click from the sidebar. Text + JSON preview.
Environment Variables
Per-project env vars. Auto-injected on run. Never commit API keys to Git again.
Move Project
Drag-and-drop reorganization. Todos, env vars, settings move with the project.
Level Up Your Productivity
Pro tips, keyboard shortcuts, and workflow patterns for vibe coders and indie hackers.
Tips & Tricks
10+ hidden features and hacks. Keyboard shortcuts, custom templates, menu bar wizardry, and more.
- ⌘ Keyboard shortcuts
- 🎯 Lesser-known features
- 🚀 Workflow ideas
Workflows
5 proven patterns: Vibe Coder, Indie Hacker, Monorepo Dev, Learner, Multi-Editor Dev.
- 🎸 Vibe Coder flow
- 💼 Indie Hacker weekly
- 🏗️ Monorepo daily
Got Stuck? We Got You
FAQ, troubleshooting, privacy info, and direct contact — everything in one place.
FAQ
Pricing, features, supported editors, templates — answers to the most common questions.
Troubleshooting
App won't open? Projects missing? Double-click broken? Fixes for every common issue.
Privacy & Security
100% local, App Sandbox, Security-Scoped Bookmarks. Your data stays on your Mac.
Contact
Bug reports, feature requests, business inquiries — multiple channels, 24-48h response.
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