Feature Overview
Last updated: 2026-08-05
All Features at a Glance
Dev WorkDir has 12 major feature modules. Here’s what each one does.
🚀 Project Templates
Start new projects in 2 clicks.
21 built-in templates covering frontend, backend, mobile, desktop, and docs. Plus custom templates for your personal workflow.
🔍 Tech Stack Detection
Know what’s in each project at a glance.
Automatically detects 29 frameworks and 12 project types. Shows the right icon so you can tell at a glance what you’re working with.
⚡ Double-Click to Run
No more typing commands in terminal.
Double-click a project card and Dev WorkDir automatically detects and runs the right command. Customize per project.
🖥️ Multi-Editor Support
Use your favorite editor, always.
26 editors supported — VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Trae, Xcode, JetBrains, and more. Auto-detects what you have installed.
📋 Menu Bar Companion
Your projects, one click away.
Access recent projects, create new ones, and run scripts — all from the menu bar. No need to open the full window.
🌿 Git Information
See branches without opening terminal.
Shows the current Git branch on each project card. Detects worktrees too. All done by reading .git/HEAD directly — no git commands needed.
📦 Monorepo Support
Manage monorepos with ease.
Auto-detects JS/TS, Rust, and Go monorepos. See all sub-projects, jump into any instantly, and create new sub-projects in one click.
✅ Project Todos
Todos that stay with the project.
Not another global todo app. Each project has its own todo list. Perfect for side project ideas and tracking what’s next.
⚙️ Dotfiles Browser
Quick access to your config files.
Browse .zshrc, .gitconfig, and other dotfiles from the sidebar. Preview them without opening hidden folders.
🔐 Environment Variables
Per-project env var management.
Set environment variables for each project. They’re automatically injected when you double-click to run.
📂 Project Move
Move projects without losing settings.
Drag and drop projects between directories. All your todos, env vars, and settings move with them.
🔒 Privacy First
100% local. No tracking. No accounts.
Everything runs on your Mac. App Sandbox compatible. Security-Scoped Bookmarks. Your data is yours.
Each feature is designed for the way you code in the AI era.