Project Management

First-Run Onboarding

Open 1DevTool the first time and get a guided welcome, a checklist that ticks itself off as you work, and one-click launch chips for every supported AI agent — so the empty state stops being a wall.

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Why You Need This

How this feature boosts your daily productivity

New users used to land in an empty workspace and stare at it. They didn't know whether to open a project first, launch a terminal, or hunt through Settings. v1.25.0 replaces the blank slate with a short orientation card, a smart Get Started checklist that detects your progress, and a terminal grid that knows which AI agents you actually have installed — so your first five minutes lead somewhere instead of nowhere.

How It Works

Get started in 4 simple steps

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Add Your Projects

Click the "+" button to add project folders. Assign unique colors for instant visual identification.

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Browse & Navigate

Use the file explorer to browse your project. Filter files, toggle hidden items, and search instantly.

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Switch Instantly

Click any project to switch. Your entire workspace state — terminals, files, layout — restores automatically.

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Choose Your Layout

Select a preset layout or create a custom one. Your layout is saved per project for consistent workflows.

Without 1DevTool

The manual way vs. the 1DevTool way

The Hard Way

# Search for the right tool online
# Switch between multiple apps
# Copy-paste data between windows
# Lose context every time you switch
# Repeat dozens of times per day

The 1DevTool Way

Everything in one workspace.
No context switching.
All tools integrated and connected.

Key Capabilities

Everything included with First-Run Onboarding

Instant project switching with complete workspace state preserved
Real-time file tree with type-specific icons and folder expand/collapse
.gitignore-aware filtering to hide irrelevant files automatically
Right-click context menus for opening in external editors and copying paths
Per-project color accents for visual identification across your workspace
Saved layout presets with custom layout creation support

Why It Matters

The productivity impact of having project management built into your workspace

Instant Project Switching

Switch between projects in one click with complete state restoration. No more 5-minute setup rituals.

Visual Organization

Color-coded projects, file type icons, and layout presets keep your workspace organized and recognizable.

Smart File Navigation

.gitignore-aware filtering, instant search, and context menus make finding and opening files effortless.

Workspace Memory

Every project remembers its terminals, open files, database connections, and layout. Pick up exactly where you left off.

Ready to boost your workflow?

Download 1DevTool for free and experience First-Run Onboarding along with 142 other features — all in one app.