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GETTING STARTED

What HalfBuilder is, how it works, and how to use it without guessing.

In 60 seconds

What it is: A local Electron IDE with an agent bound to your file + terminal + workspace law.

What it's not: A browser chatbot, a plugin with no context, or a "toy assistant."

Core Model (the three truths)

  • Active file is truth. The open tab is the working source of truth.
  • Terminal is evidence. Output isn't optional context—it's required.
  • Workspace is sovereign. The agent cannot step outside your root folder.

Safety model

  • The agent proposes actions in a structured format
  • You control what gets applied
  • Boundaries prevent "wandering writes"
  • Rate limits + verification protect accounts

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