Key Terms

General Terminology

Container

A Container refers to a cloud-hosted Virtual Machine (VM) that serves as a development environment owned by the user. It is the primary unit where coding, testing, and debugging occur.

Stack

The Stack refers to the pre-configured software package that is installed by default in a container. Each container has a single stack, but users can install additional software based on their project needs.

Templates

The Templates consists of example files and pre-installed software packages that are automatically generated within a container. You can use these templates to quickly start a new project with the necessary configurations.

Workspace

The Workspace is the IDE environment where developers create and manage their projects. It includes various development tools and utilities for efficient project development.

Credits

Credits are the virtual currency required to use containers. As you utilize your container, credits are deducted accordingly.

Membership

Membership refers to Arkain's paid plan designed for users who want to create large projects with enhanced features and advanced support compared to the Free Plan.

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Workspace Elements

Arkain Snap

Arkain Snap is an AI assistance that turns ideas into reality. With just natural language, it automates the initial setup of container development environments, and for simple ideas, it creates prototypes just by making a request.

Auto-completion

The Auto-completion feature is a convenient function that recommends code based on the user's input using GPT-4.1-mini-based AI, which can be immediately applied in the editor.

Auto-off

Auto-off shuts down containers after 30-40 minutes when the container's owner closes all Workspace browsers. This feature prevents unnecessary credit use and allows you to use the service more efficiently.

Menu

The Menu, located at the top of the workspace, provides access to container information and various container settings. It allows users to configure their container environment.

Toolbar

The Toolbar is located on the left side of the workspace and houses icons for various development tools providing quick access to essential features.

Sidebar

The Sidebar, situated to the right of the toolbar, contains development tools, including a file tree for easy project management.

Editor

The Editor, located in the center of the workspace, is where you can view and edit files. It features tabs for files, preview windows, terminal sessions, and more.

Toggle Panel

The Panel, located below the editor, displays essential tools such as the terminal, search functionality, resource monitor, and linting inspection windows.

Side Chat

The Side Chat feature in Arkain allows you to interact with powerful LLMs (Large Language Models) directly within your development environment. You can ask questions about your code, get real-time assistance, and track your interactions with the chat history feature.