# IDE Environment

### IDE Settings

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

#### Global Configuration

```typescript
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.

```mermaid
graph TD
    A[Library Panel] -->|Drag & Drop| B[Workstation]
    B -->|Configure| C[Node Settings]
    B -->|Connect| D[Node Network]
    B -->|Export| E[Deployment]
```

#### 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

```typescript
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