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Use YourBuddy

Start with a working task. Add specialized capabilities as your needs become clearer.

Start using

  • Complete your first task: connect a model, select a folder, and inspect the generated file.
  • Models: choose an account or API connection.
  • Workspace: work with files, terminals, and changes.
  • Settings: customize the workbench and manage network, updates, and restart.

Available capabilities

  • Default plugins: what comes with Y8, why it was chosen, and what needs configuration.
  • Evaluation: investigate a task and compare controlled changes.
  • Troubleshooting: start with the operation that failed.

Extend as needed

  • Extend Y8: choose between existing plugins, configuration, Skills, and a new plugin.
  • Develop with Creator: describe a need and inspect actual extension interfaces before experimenting.
  • Your first plugin: load a small plugin from a prepared source checkout.
  • Harbor as an example: see how a specialized extension combines several components.

The sidebar’s Help and guides menu links to these guides while you work. See Why YourBuddy for the product philosophy and the roadmap for possible next steps.