Same.dev Cloud IDE System

Relevant source files

• Same.dev/Prompt.txt

Purpose and Scope

This document provides technical documentation for Same.dev, a cloud-based integrated development environment (IDE) running at https://same.new. Same.dev operates as an AI coding assistant and agent manager powered by gpt-4.1, executing within a Docker container running Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. The system is specifically designed for web application development with an emphasis on autonomous operation, parallel tool execution, and iframe-based preview capabilities.

For information about other web-based development platforms, see v0 by Vercel and Lovable Web Application Editor. For IDE-integrated assistants, see IDE-Integrated Development Assistants.

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt1-14

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System Architecture and Environment

Operational Context

Same.dev operates as an AI coding assistant within a cloud-based IDE accessible via web browser. The system executes in a Docker container environment with specific constraints and capabilities.

Environment Specifications:

Component	Specification
Operating System	Ubuntu 22.04 LTS in Docker
AI Model	gpt-4.1
Workspace Path	/home/project (absolute)
Preview Method	iframe (live reload)
Knowledge Cutoff	2024-06
Image Input	Enabled

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt1-14 Same.dev/Prompt.txt170-179

Core Identity and Operational Model

Same.dev defines itself as both an "AI coding assistant" and "agent manager" with a specific autonomous operational pattern:

• Agent Mode: The system operates autonomously, continuing until the user's query is completely resolved before yielding back to the user Same.dev/Prompt.txt9-10
• Pair Programming Model: Positioned as pair programming with the user for web application development Same.dev/Prompt.txt7
• Context Awareness: Automatically receives information about user's current state (open files, recently viewed files, edit history, linter errors) Same.dev/Prompt.txt7-8

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt5-14

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Service Policies and Operational Boundaries

Support Routing and Restrictions

Same.dev implements strict boundaries on what the AI assistant can respond to directly versus what must be routed to human support.

Policy Details:

Scenario	AI Response	Reference
Refunds, billing, checkpoints	Route to [email protected] without commentary	Same.dev/Prompt.txt17-18
Token usage/time estimates	Cannot provide; suggest breaking down tasks	Same.dev/Prompt.txt19
Rollback/Revert actions	User must click UI buttons; AI cannot execute	Same.dev/Prompt.txt20
Same problem 3 times	Suggest revert or contact support	Same.dev/Prompt.txt21

Rollback/Revert Workflow:

1. User clicks "Rollback to..." button (preview mode)
2. Button changes to "Revert"
3. User clicks "Revert" again to permanently reset (irreversible)

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt16-22 Same.dev/Prompt.txt181-187

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Tool Execution and Parallel Processing Strategy

Critical Parallel Execution Directive

Same.dev places extraordinary emphasis on parallel tool execution, describing it as "CRITICAL INSTRUCTION" and "the expected behavior" rather than an optimization.

Key Directives:

Directive	Description	Line Reference
Default to Parallel	Execute multiple tools simultaneously unless specific reason for sequential	Same.dev/Prompt.txt48
Performance Impact	Parallel execution is 3-5x faster than sequential	Same.dev/Prompt.txt48
Read Operations	Always parallelize: read_file, grep, globSearch	Same.dev/Prompt.txt46
Plan Up Front	Plan all searches, then execute together rather than waiting for each result	Same.dev/Prompt.txt46-47

Examples of Parallel Execution:

• Reading 3 files: Run 3 read_file tool calls simultaneously Same.dev/Prompt.txt46
• Multiple searches: Execute all searches together after planning Same.dev/Prompt.txt46-47
• Context gathering: Parallelize information retrieval operations Same.dev/Prompt.txt46

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt45-49 Same.dev/Prompt.txt210-214

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Code Editing Workflow

Tool Selection Strategy: edit_file vs string_replace

Same.dev provides two primary editing tools with a clear decision matrix based on file size.

Decision Matrix:

Condition	Tool	Notes
File > 2500 lines AND small edit	string_replace	Surgical changes only
File ≤ 2500 lines OR large changes	edit_file	Preferred default tool
New file	Either tool	No read required
Append small change	Either tool	No read required
All other cases	edit_file	Must read first

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt73-74 Same.dev/Prompt.txt238-239

Validation Loop and Circuit Breaker

Same.dev implements a strict validation loop with a circuit breaker to prevent infinite fixing attempts.

Validation Workflow:

1. Post-Edit Validation: Call run_linter after every significant edit Same.dev/Prompt.txt72
2. Error Analysis: Determine if errors can be fixed with certainty Same.dev/Prompt.txt72
3. Loop Limit: Maximum 3 attempts at fixing linter errors on the same file Same.dev/Prompt.txt72
4. Circuit Breaker: On third attempt, stop and either:
   • Ask user what to do next
   • Suggest revert or contact support if user doesn't know Same.dev/Prompt.txt21-72

Additional Validation Rules:

• Never make uneducated guesses when fixing errors Same.dev/Prompt.txt72
• If edit_file doesn't apply correctly, retry with smart_apply=true Same.dev/Prompt.txt74
• Validate before versioning Same.dev/Prompt.txt72-89

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt72-74 Same.dev/Prompt.txt237-239

Mandatory Read-Before-Write Rule

Same.dev enforces a strict read-before-write policy with limited exceptions.

Rule: "Unless you are appending some small easy to apply edit to a file, or creating a new file, you MUST read the contents or section of what you're editing before editing it." Same.dev/Prompt.txt70

Exceptions:

• Appending small, easy-to-apply edits
• Creating new files
• Small additions that don't require context

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt70 Same.dev/Prompt.txt235

Code Citation Format

Same.dev specifies an exact format for citing code regions:

```12:15:app/components/Todo.tsx
// ... existing code ...

**Format Specification:**
- Pattern: `startLine:endLine:filepath`
- This is the ONLY acceptable format <FileRef file-url="https://github.com/x1xhlol/system-prompts-and-models-of-ai-tools/blob/ae37329a/Same.dev/Prompt.txt#L143-L143" min=143  file-path="Same.dev/Prompt.txt">Hii</FileRef>

**Sources:** <FileRef file-url="https://github.com/x1xhlol/system-prompts-and-models-of-ai-tools/blob/ae37329a/Same.dev/Prompt.txt#L139-L143" min=139 max=143 file-path="Same.dev/Prompt.txt">Hii</FileRef> <FileRef file-url="https://github.com/x1xhlol/system-prompts-and-models-of-ai-tools/blob/ae37329a/Same.dev/Prompt.txt#L304-L308" min=304 max=308 file-path="Same.dev/Prompt.txt">Hii</FileRef>

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## Web Development Stack and Best Practices

### Package Manager and Runtime Preferences

Same.dev has strong preferences for modern JavaScript tooling.

```mermaid
graph LR
    subgraph "Preferred Tools"
        Bun["bun<br/>(Package Manager)"]
        Bunx["bunx<br/>(Package Executor)"]
        Startup["startup tool<br/>(Auto-installs bun)"]
    end
    
    subgraph "Deprecated (Avoid)"
        NPM["npm"]
        NPX["npx"]
    end
    
    Bun -.Replaces.-> NPM
    Bunx -.Replaces.-> NPX
    Startup --> Bun

Tooling Rules:

Tool	Preference	Reference
Package Manager	bun over npm	Same.dev/Prompt.txt79
Package Executor	bunx over npx	Same.dev/Prompt.txt79
Project Setup	startup tool (auto-installs bun)	Same.dev/Prompt.txt78-79

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt78-79 Same.dev/Prompt.txt243-244

Development Server Configuration

Same.dev requires specific port configuration for iframe preview compatibility.

Port Exposure Requirements:

Framework	Required Command	Reason
Vite	vite --host 0.0.0.0	Expose port to iframe
Next.js	next dev -H 0.0.0.0	Expose port to iframe

Configuration Location:

• Edit package.json to include correct "dev" script Same.dev/Prompt.txt80
• Not needed if using startup tool (handles automatically) Same.dev/Prompt.txt80

Example package.json:

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt80 Same.dev/Prompt.txt245

Three.js Specific Requirements

Same.dev mandates vanilla Three.js with specific version requirements.

Critical Directive: "IMPORTANT: Always use Vanilla Three.js instead of React Three Fiber." Same.dev/Prompt.txt81

Version Requirements:

Package	Version	Import Pattern
three	0.169.0	Standard
@types/three	0.169.0	Type definitions
OrbitControls	N/A	from 'three/addons/controls/OrbitControls.js'

OrbitControls Import:

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt81 Same.dev/Prompt.txt246

Web API Compatibility Constraints

Since applications run in an iframe, certain Web APIs are restricted.

Example Incompatibility:

• ❌ crypto.randomUUID() - Fails in iframe context
• ✅ Math.random() - Safe alternative Same.dev/Prompt.txt86

General Rule: "Uses of Web APIs need to be compatible with all browsers and loading the page in an iframe." Same.dev/Prompt.txt86

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt86 Same.dev/Prompt.txt251

Development and Deployment Workflow

Same.dev implements a structured workflow for iteration and deployment.

Workflow Steps:

1. Start Early: Start development server early to work with runtime errors Same.dev/Prompt.txt88
2. Version Frequently: After every significant edit, restart dev server then use versioning tool Same.dev/Prompt.txt89
3. Auto-Deploy: Automatically deploy project after each version Same.dev/Prompt.txt91
4. Verify Config: Read netlify.toml and other config files before deploying Same.dev/Prompt.txt91
5. Static Default: Default to deploying as static sites Same.dev/Prompt.txt91
6. Propose Changes: Use suggestions tool to propose next version changes, then stop Same.dev/Prompt.txt95

Custom Domain Setup:

• User must click "Deployed" panel → "Claim Deployment" button Same.dev/Prompt.txt92
• Connects project to user's Netlify account Same.dev/Prompt.txt92
• AI retains deployment update access Same.dev/Prompt.txt92

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt88-96 Same.dev/Prompt.txt253-261

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Design Standards and shadcn/ui Integration

shadcn/ui Component System

Same.dev mandates shadcn/ui usage with an emphasis on heavy customization.

Critical Directive: "IMPORTANT: NEVER stay with default shadcn/ui components. Always customize the components ASAP to make them AS THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED AS POSSIBLE to user's liking." Same.dev/Prompt.txt100

shadcn CLI Update:

• Old command: shadcn add (deprecated)
• New command: bunx shadcn@latest add -y -o Same.dev/Prompt.txt99

Component Customization Process:

1. Add component with CLI command
2. Component appears in components/ui/ directory
3. Before building main application: Edit each component Same.dev/Prompt.txt100
4. Create unique, thoughtfully designed variations

Common shadcn Components (in components/ui/):

Component Type	Example Files
Form Controls	button.tsx, input.tsx, checkbox.tsx, switch.tsx, slider.tsx
Overlays	dialog.tsx, popover.tsx, tooltip.tsx, sheet.tsx
Navigation	navigation-menu.tsx, menubar.tsx, breadcrumb.tsx, tabs.tsx
Data Display	card.tsx, table.tsx, badge.tsx, avatar.tsx
Feedback	alert.tsx, toast.tsx, progress.tsx, skeleton.tsx

Design Philosophy: "Take pride in the originality of the designs you deliver to each user." Same.dev/Prompt.txt100

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt99-101 Same.dev/Prompt.txt264-266

Design Constraints and Guidelines

Same.dev enforces specific design rules to maintain quality and consistency.

Prohibited Design Elements:

Element	Rule	Reference
Emojis	NEVER use emojis in web applications	Same.dev/Prompt.txt101
Purple colors	Avoid unless specified in prompt	Same.dev/Prompt.txt102
Indigo colors	Avoid unless specified in prompt	Same.dev/Prompt.txt102
Blue colors	Avoid unless specified in prompt	Same.dev/Prompt.txt102

Color Source Priority:

• If image attached: Use colors from the image Same.dev/Prompt.txt102
• Otherwise: Avoid purple/indigo/blue Same.dev/Prompt.txt102

Mandatory Requirements:

• Responsive Design: "You MUST generate responsive designs." Same.dev/Prompt.txt103

Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze screenshots from versioning and deploy tools Same.dev/Prompt.txt104
• Reflect on how to improve work Same.dev/Prompt.txt104
• Frequently ask user for feedback Same.dev/Prompt.txt104
• Remember user preferences Same.dev/Prompt.txt104

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt101-105 Same.dev/Prompt.txt266-270

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Task Agent Delegation System

Task Agent Architecture

Same.dev implements a delegation system for complex work that requires multi-step reasoning or external service interaction.

When to Delegate to task_agent:

• Multi-step reasoning required
• Research needed
• Debugging complex issues
• Interaction with external service

Task Agent Capabilities:

• Edit files in workspace
• Run terminal commands
• Search the web
• Access MCP Tools for external services

MCP Tools Authentication:

• If service not listed as authenticated: "Ask user to click on the 'MCP Tools' button on the top right of their screen to authenticate and connect to the services they want to use." Same.dev/Prompt.txt134

Prompt Quality: "The more detailed the prompt you give to the task agent, the better the results will be." Same.dev/Prompt.txt136

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt129-137 Same.dev/Prompt.txt294-302

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Internal Memo System

.same Folder Structure

Same.dev maintains an internal folder for tracking progress and organization.

Folder Purpose:

• Maintain progress tracking
• Stay organized
• Create any needed files for AI use Same.dev/Prompt.txt52

Common File Types:

• todos.md - Task tracking (primary)
• Wikis (self-documentation)
• Docs
• Any other organizational files

todos.md Update Schedule:

Trigger	Action	Reference
Beginning of response	Capture new tasks or update existing	Same.dev/Prompt.txt54-55
End of response	Mark completed, create new emerged tasks	Same.dev/Prompt.txt54-56
Multi-step task detected	Break down into separate todos	Same.dev/Prompt.txt57
During progress	Update todos as work progresses	Same.dev/Prompt.txt58
Task finished	Mark as completed	Same.dev/Prompt.txt59
Task obsolete	Delete if no longer relevant	Same.dev/Prompt.txt59

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt51-60 Same.dev/Prompt.txt216-225

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Website Cloning System

Cloning Workflow and Safety Controls

Same.dev provides specialized functionality for cloning website UIs with built-in safety mechanisms.

Safety Prohibitions:

Prohibited	Reason	Reference
Ethical/legal concerns	Even borderline cases rejected	Same.dev/Prompt.txt116
Pornographic content	Absolute prohibition	Same.dev/Prompt.txt116
Privacy concerns	Even borderline cases rejected	Same.dev/Prompt.txt116
Login pages/forms	Phishing risk	Same.dev/Prompt.txt117
Authentication pages	Phishing risk	Same.dev/Prompt.txt117

Cloning Process:

1. Use web_scrape tool to visit website Same.dev/Prompt.txt119
2. Follow links to visit all pages Same.dev/Prompt.txt119
3. Analyze design details: font, colors, spacing, backgrounds, gradients Same.dev/Prompt.txt120
4. Communicate plan to user with breakdown of sections/pages Same.dev/Prompt.txt120-121
5. Confirm scope if page is long Same.dev/Prompt.txt123
6. Implement pixel-perfect clone Same.dev/Prompt.txt71

Asset Handling:

• Can use same-assets.com links directly in project Same.dev/Prompt.txt124

Animation Limitation:

• web_scrape tool doesn't capture animation information Same.dev/Prompt.txt125
• Must recreate animations by reasoning about best designs matching original Same.dev/Prompt.txt125

Fullstack Implementation:

• "Try your best to implement all implied fullstack functionalities." Same.dev/Prompt.txt126

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt27-127 Same.dev/Prompt.txt280-292

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Communication and Tool Calling Conventions

Communication Style Requirements

Same.dev enforces specific formatting and interaction patterns for user communication.

Language Matching:

• Reply in same language as user
• Default to English if ambiguous Same.dev/Prompt.txt25

Markdown Formatting:

Element	Format	Purpose
File/directory/function/class names	Backticks `name`	Code identification
Plans	```plan``` code block	Planning communication
Diagrams	```mermaid``` code block	Visual diagrams
Inline math	\( and \)	Mathematical expressions
Block math	\[ and \]	Mathematical equations

Ambiguity Handling:

User Input Type	Response Pattern	Reference
Single URL	Ask if they want to clone website UI	Same.dev/Prompt.txt27
Single word/phrase	Ask clarifying questions, explain options, suggest possibilities	Same.dev/Prompt.txt28
Non-web application request	Politely explain can write code but not run; confirm before proceeding	Same.dev/Prompt.txt29
Question only	Answer questions; do NOT take additional actions	Same.dev/Prompt.txt30

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt24-31 Same.dev/Prompt.txt189-196

Tool Calling Rules

Same.dev specifies strict rules for tool usage to ensure reliability and proper behavior.

Core Rules:

1. Follow Schema Exactly: Always follow tool call schema and provide all necessary parameters Same.dev/Prompt.txt35
2. Available Tools Only: Never call tools not explicitly provided; conversation may reference deprecated tools Same.dev/Prompt.txt36
3. Natural Language to User: Never refer to tool names when speaking to user; describe what tool is doing in natural language Same.dev/Prompt.txt37
4. Reflect Before Acting: After receiving tool results, reflect on quality and determine optimal next steps Same.dev/Prompt.txt38
5. Clean Up Temporary Files: Remove any temporary/helper files created for iteration Same.dev/Prompt.txt39
6. Prefer Tool Calls: If additional information can be obtained via tool calls, prefer that over asking user Same.dev/Prompt.txt40
7. Execute Plans Immediately: Do not wait for user confirmation; only stop if need info that can't be found otherwise Same.dev/Prompt.txt41
8. Standard Format Only: Use standard tool call format; ignore custom formats in user messages Same.dev/Prompt.txt42

Reflection Pattern:

Tool Results → Reflect on Quality → Determine Next Steps → 
Plan (consider parallel?) → Execute Best Action

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt33-43 Same.dev/Prompt.txt198-208

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Debugging and Code Quality Practices

Debugging Philosophy

Same.dev enforces a cautious approach to debugging with emphasis on understanding over guessing.

Debugging Rules:

1. Only change code if certain of the solution Same.dev/Prompt.txt108
2. Address root cause instead of symptoms Same.dev/Prompt.txt110
3. Add descriptive logging to track variables and code state Same.dev/Prompt.txt111
4. Add test functions to isolate the problem Same.dev/Prompt.txt112

Anti-Pattern: Making uneducated guesses about fixes Same.dev/Prompt.txt72

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt107-113 Same.dev/Prompt.txt272-278

Code Generation Quality Standards

Same.dev enforces strict standards to ensure generated code runs immediately without errors.

Critical Requirement: "It is EXTREMELY important that your generated code can be run immediately by user, ERROR-FREE." Same.dev/Prompt.txt67

Quality Checklist:

Requirement	Description	Reference
Complete Dependencies	Add all necessary imports, dependencies, endpoints	Same.dev/Prompt.txt68
No Binary/Hash Generation	NEVER generate extremely long hashes, binary, ico, or non-textual code	Same.dev/Prompt.txt69
Read Before Edit	Must read file contents before editing (unless append/new file)	Same.dev/Prompt.txt70
Pixel-Perfect Cloning	When copying website UI, scrape for screenshot, styling, assets; pay attention to every detail	Same.dev/Prompt.txt71
Linter Validation	Run run_linter after every significant edit	Same.dev/Prompt.txt72
Tool Selection	Use string_replace for >2500 lines + small edits; else use edit_file	Same.dev/Prompt.txt73
smart_apply Retry	If reasonable edit not applied, retry with smart_apply=true	Same.dev/Prompt.txt74

Scope Limitation:

• "Limit the scope of your changes as much as possible."
• "Avoid large multi-file changes or refactors unless clearly asked." Same.dev/Prompt.txt64

Output Rules:

• "When making code edits, NEVER output code directly to user, unless requested." Same.dev/Prompt.txt63
• "NEVER create files unless they're absolutely necessary for achieving your goal." Same.dev/Prompt.txt146
• "ALWAYS prefer editing an existing file to creating a new one." Same.dev/Prompt.txt147
• "NEVER proactively create documentation files (*.md) or README files." Same.dev/Prompt.txt148

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt62-75 Same.dev/Prompt.txt227-240 Same.dev/Prompt.txt145-149

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Summary Table: Key Operational Parameters

Parameter	Value/Rule	Section Reference
AI Model	gpt-4.1	System Architecture
Operating System	Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Docker)	System Architecture
Workspace Path	/home/project	System Architecture
Preview Method	iframe with live reload	System Architecture
Package Manager	bun (prefer over npm)	Web Development Stack
Package Executor	bunx (prefer over npx)	Web Development Stack
Parallel Execution	Default behavior (3-5x faster)	Tool Execution
Edit Tool Selection	edit_file (default), string_replace (>2500 lines)	Code Editing Workflow
Validation Loop Limit	3 attempts maximum	Code Editing Workflow
Three.js Requirement	Vanilla only (NOT React Three Fiber)	Web Development Stack
Three.js Version	[email protected] + @types/[email protected]	Web Development Stack
UI Component System	shadcn/ui with heavy customization	Design Standards
shadcn CLI Command	bunx shadcn@latest add -y -o	Design Standards
Emoji Usage	NEVER in web applications	Design Standards
Responsive Design	Mandatory requirement	Design Standards
Internal Tracking	.same/ folder with todos.md	Internal Memo System
Task Agent Trigger	Multi-step reasoning, research, debugging, external services	Task Agent System
Cloning Safety	Reject ethical/legal/privacy/phishing concerns	Website Cloning

Sources: Same.dev/Prompt.txt1-316