IDE Environment

IDE Settings

The IDE provides a centralized configuration panel for managing global settings and API credentials required by agents.

Global Configuration

interface IDEConfig {
    llmApiKey: string;
    environment: 'development' | 'production';
    logging: boolean;
}

Key Features

• Centralized API key management

• Environment configuration

• Real-time status monitoring

• Secure credential storage

Workstation

The Workstation serves as the primary development environment for creating and managing agent workflows.

Node Management

Adding Nodes

1. Select component from Library Panel

2. Drag to desired position in Workstation

3. Release to place node

Node Connections

Connect nodes using handle endpoints:

• Green Handle: Compatible connection

• Red Handle: Incompatible connection

interface NodeConnection {
    sourceId: string;
    targetId: string;
    type: 'data' | 'control';
    status: 'active' | 'inactive';
}

Connection Rules

Source	Target	Status
Interface → Hub	Compatible	✅
Agent → Hub	Compatible	✅
Function → Agent	Compatible	✅
Agent → Agent	Incompatible	❌

Node Operations

Context Menu Actions

• Delete Node

• Delete Connection

• Configure Settings

• View Documentation

• Export Configuration

Keyboard Shortcuts

Action	Shortcut
Delete Selected	Delete/Backspace
Copy Node	Ctrl/Cmd + C
Paste Node	Ctrl/Cmd + V
Undo	Ctrl/Cmd + Z
Redo	Ctrl/Cmd + Y

Best Practices

1. Organization

   • Group related nodes

   • Maintain clear data flow

   • Label connections

2. Performance

   • Minimize connection crossings

   • Use appropriate node spacing

   • Optimize node hierarchy

3. Maintenance

   • Document node configurations

   • Regular connection validation

   • Backup workflows