Desktop Application Configuration

Gluon v2 desktop application is the engine that manages your projects, monitors file changes, and communicates with the Chrome extension. Learn all key settings.

1. License & Updates

After first launch you'll see license activation screen. Enter the license key received after purchase to unlock all features.

💡 Tips

• License key can be found in purchase confirmation email
• App automatically checks for updates on startup
• You can manually force update check in Settings menu

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2. Adding Project Directory

For Gluon to work with your code, you need to add project directory. Click "Add Project" and select main project folder.

⚠️ Important

Select root project directory (containing .git, package.json etc.), not individual subfolders. Gluon will automatically scan entire structure.

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3. Setting Exclusions & Allowed Extensions

Gluon allows precise control over which files will be visible. You can exclude entire folders (e.g. node_modules, .git) and specify allowed file extensions.

💡 Recommended Exclusions

• node_modules/, .git/, dist/, build/
• coverage/, .next/, .nuxt/
• __pycache__/, venv/, .venv/

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4. Environment & Prompts Configuration

Environments are sets of system prompts that you can quickly switch depending on task type. You can create different environments for refactoring, debugging, documentation etc.

📝 Example Environment

Name: Code Review

Prompt:

You are an expert code reviewer. Focus on:
- Code quality and best practices
- Potential bugs and edge cases
- Performance optimizations
- Security vulnerabilities

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