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Overview

The Blackbox IDE is a complete, standalone development environment designed for maximum productivity. It combines the familiar features of a modern code editor like syntax highlighting, file management, and an integrated terminal with the unparalleled power of BLACKBOXAI. It’s the ultimate coding workspace, where every tool is infused with intelligence.

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Key Features

  • AI-Native Experience: Every feature, from code completion to debugging, is deeply integrated with our AI models.
  • Familiar Interface: If you’ve used editors like VS Code, you’ll feel right at home with our intuitive layout and keyboard shortcuts.
  • Integrated AI Chat: Open a chat panel right next to your code to ask questions without ever leaving your editor.
  • Advanced Debugging: Use the AI to help you set breakpoints, inspect variables, and even suggest fixes for runtime errors.
  • Built-in Terminal: Run commands, manage packages, and interact with your version control system from the integrated terminal.
  • Project Management: Easily manage your files and folders with a clean and responsive file tree.

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Getting Started

  1. Download the Desktop App: The best way to use the Blackbox IDE is by downloading the Desktop App.
  2. Open a Folder: Once launched, go to File > Open Folder... to open your project directory.
  3. Explore the UI:
    • The File Explorer is on the left.
    • The Editor is in the center.
    • The AI Chat panel can be opened from the right sidebar.
    • The Terminal can be opened from the bottom panel.
  4. Start Coding: Begin writing code, and the AI will automatically provide suggestions and assistance.