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AeThex-OS: Complete Access Guide 🗺️
Where Is Everything? How Do I Access It?
🖥️ Desktop/Web Access
The main OS interface is accessed through your browser:
Primary Entry Points
http://localhost:5000/ → Auto-redirects to OS
http://localhost:5000/os → Direct OS access (Desktop UI)
http://localhost:5000/launcher → Desktop app launcher (Battle.net style)
What You'll See
Desktop Mode (default on laptop/desktop browsers):
- Full Windows 95/XP style interface
- Multi-window management
- Virtual desktops (1-4)
- Taskbar with Start menu
- Desktop icons
- AeThex Studio and App Store windows available
Foundation vs Corporation Modes:
- Foundation: Dark red theme, hacker aesthetic
- Corporation: Blue corporate theme, professional look
- Switch between them via Start Menu → "Switch Clearance"
📱 Mobile Access
The OS automatically detects mobile devices and shows a mobile-optimized interface.
Mobile-Specific Routes
http://localhost:5000/ → Mobile dashboard (auto-detected)
http://localhost:5000/camera → Mobile camera/AR features
http://localhost:5000/notifications → Mobile notifications
Mobile Features
- Touch-optimized navigation
- Swipe gestures
- Native camera access
- Push notifications
- Haptic feedback
- Biometric authentication
- Bottom navigation bar (Ingress-style)
🗂️ Complete Route Map
Main OS Routes
| Route | Access | Description |
|---|---|---|
/ |
Public | Auto-detects device → OS or Mobile |
/os |
Public | Force desktop OS view |
/launcher |
Public | Desktop launcher (Battle.net style) |
/login |
Public | Authentication page |
Desktop Apps (in OS)
These appear as desktop windows when you open the OS:
- 🚀 AeThex Studio - Code editor & compiler
- 🏪 App Store - Browse & install apps
- 🔑 Passport - Universal identity
- 🏆 Achievements - User achievements
- 📂 Projects - Project management
- 💼 Opportunities - Job board
- 📅 Events - Event calendar
- 💬 Messages - Chat/messaging
- 🛒 Marketplace - Buy/sell items
- ⚡ Foundry - Achievement mint/burn
- 🔍 Intel - Information hub
- 📁 File Manager - File browser
- 💻 Code Gallery - Code snippets
- 💿 My Computer - Drives view
- 🤖 AeThex AI - AI chat assistant
- ⌨️ Terminal - Command line
- 📊 Analytics - Analytics dashboard
- 📈 System Status - Metrics monitoring
- 🧰 Dev Tools - Developer utilities
- 📻 Radio AeThex - Music player
- 🐍 Snake - Classic game
- 💣 Minesweeper - Puzzle game
- 🍪 Cookie Clicker - Idle game
- 🔢 Calculator - Calculator app
- ⚙️ Settings - System settings
Hub/Standalone Routes
| Route | Protection | Description |
|---|---|---|
/hub/projects |
Protected | Projects interface |
/hub/messaging |
Protected | Messaging interface |
/hub/marketplace |
Protected | Marketplace interface |
/hub/file-manager |
Protected | File management |
/hub/code-gallery |
Protected | Code snippets |
/hub/notifications |
Protected | Notifications center |
/hub/analytics |
Protected | Analytics dashboard |
/hub/settings |
Protected | Settings panel |
Admin Routes
| Route | Protection | Description |
|---|---|---|
/admin |
Admin Only | Admin dashboard |
/admin/architects |
Admin Only | User management |
/admin/projects |
Admin Only | Project oversight |
/admin/credentials |
Admin Only | Credential management |
/admin/aegis |
Admin Only | Security center |
/admin/sites |
Admin Only | Site management |
/admin/logs |
Admin Only | System logs |
/admin/achievements |
Admin Only | Achievement editor |
/admin/applications |
Admin Only | Application management |
/admin/activity |
Admin Only | Activity monitoring |
/admin/notifications |
Admin Only | Notification management |
Special Routes
| Route | Description |
|---|---|
/os/link |
OAuth linking flow |
/network |
Social network/profiles |
/network/:slug |
User profile pages |
/passport |
Standalone passport view |
/achievements |
Standalone achievements |
/curriculum |
Learning curriculum |
/terminal |
Standalone terminal |
/lab |
Code lab environment |
/pitch |
Pitch deck viewer |
/builds |
Build status |
🏗️ Project Structure
Where Things Live
/workspaces/AeThex-OS/
│
├── client/ → Frontend (React + TypeScript)
│ ├── src/
│ │ ├── App.tsx → Main router (ALL ROUTES DEFINED HERE)
│ │ ├── pages/
│ │ │ ├── os.tsx → 🖥️ MAIN DESKTOP OS (6807 lines!)
│ │ │ ├── mobile-simple.tsx → 📱 Mobile dashboard
│ │ │ ├── launcher.tsx → Desktop launcher
│ │ │ ├── hub/ → Hub pages (projects, messaging, etc.)
│ │ │ └── admin/ → Admin pages
│ │ │
│ │ └── components/
│ │ ├── AethexStudio.tsx → 🚀 IDE component
│ │ ├── AethexAppStore.tsx → 🏪 App Store component
│ │ ├── DesktopLauncher.tsx
│ │ ├── games/ → Game components
│ │ └── ui/ → UI library (shadcn)
│
├── server/ → Backend (Express + Node)
│ ├── routes.ts → 🔌 ALL API ENDPOINTS
│ ├── index.ts → Server entry point
│ ├── supabase.ts → Database connection
│ └── websocket.ts → Real-time features
│
├── shared/
│ └── schema.ts → 📊 DATABASE SCHEMA (all tables)
│
├── packages/
│ ├── aethex-cli/ → 🔨 AeThex compiler
│ └── aethex-core/ → 📚 Standard library
│
├── migrations/ → Database migrations
│ └── 0009_add_aethex_language_tables.sql
│
└── examples/ → Example .aethex files
├── hello.aethex
├── auth.aethex
└── leaderboard.aethex
🎯 Quick Access Matrix
For Users
| Want to... | Go to... | What you'll see |
|---|---|---|
| Use the OS | / or /os |
Full desktop interface |
| Write AeThex code | Desktop → "AeThex Studio" | Code editor window |
| Install apps | Desktop → "App Store" | Browse apps |
| Launch desktop apps | /launcher |
Battle.net-style launcher |
| Use on phone | / (auto-detects) |
Mobile optimized view |
| Check achievements | Desktop → "Achievements" | Trophy collection |
| Manage projects | Desktop → "Projects" | Project dashboard |
| Send messages | Desktop → "Messages" | Chat interface |
| Access terminal | Desktop → "Terminal" | Command line |
For Developers
| Want to... | Edit file... | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Add new route | client/src/App.tsx |
Line 64+ |
| Add desktop app | client/src/pages/os.tsx |
foundationApps array (line 573) |
| Add API endpoint | server/routes.ts |
registerRoutes function |
| Add database table | shared/schema.ts |
Add new pgTable |
| Add component | client/src/components/ |
Create new .tsx file |
| Modify compiler | packages/aethex-cli/src/ |
Compiler source |
📱 Mobile: Current State & Future
✅ Currently Available on Mobile
- Auto-Detection: Desktop site automatically shows mobile UI
- Bottom Navigation: Ingress-style hexagonal buttons
- Touch Optimized: Swipe gestures and haptics
- Native Features:
- Camera access
- Biometric auth
- Push notifications
- Status bar control
🚧 AeThex Studio/App Store on Mobile
Current Limitation: Studio and App Store are optimized for desktop windows.
Mobile Solutions:
Option 1: Responsive Components (Quick)
Make existing Studio/Store components responsive:
- Collapse to single column on mobile
- Use mobile-optimized Monaco editor
- Touch-friendly compile buttons
Option 2: Mobile-Specific Routes (Better)
Create dedicated mobile routes:
/mobile/studio → Mobile-optimized code editor
/mobile/appstore → Mobile app browser
Option 3: Progressive Web App (Best)
Install as native app:
- Home screen icon
- Offline support
- Full-screen mode
- Native-like experience
🔧 How to Add AeThex Studio to Mobile
Quick Implementation
Add mobile routes to client/src/App.tsx:
<Route path="/mobile/studio" component={MobileAethexStudio} />
<Route path="/mobile/appstore" component={MobileAethexAppStore} />
Create mobile components in client/src/pages/:
// mobile-aethex-studio.tsx
import AethexStudio from "@/components/AethexStudio";
export default function MobileAethexStudio() {
return (
<div className="h-screen overflow-auto">
<AethexStudio />
</div>
);
}
Add navigation buttons in mobile-simple.tsx:
<QuickTile
icon={<Rocket className="w-7 h-7" />}
label="AeThex Studio"
color="from-purple-900/40 to-pink-900/40"
onPress={() => handleNav('/mobile/studio')}
/>
<QuickTile
icon={<Store className="w-7 h-7" />}
label="App Store"
color="from-blue-900/40 to-cyan-900/40"
onPress={() => handleNav('/mobile/appstore')}
/>
🎮 Testing URLs
Development Server
npm run dev
Then visit:
- Desktop OS: http://localhost:5000/os
- Mobile Dashboard: http://localhost:5000/ (on phone)
- Launcher: http://localhost:5000/launcher
- Login: http://localhost:5000/login
- Admin: http://localhost:5000/admin
Chrome DevTools Mobile Testing
- Press
F12to open DevTools - Click device icon (toggle device toolbar)
- Select "iPhone 14 Pro" or similar
- Reload page
- See mobile interface!
📊 Database Access
Supabase Dashboard
Your database is hosted on Supabase. Access via:
https://app.supabase.com
Tables for AeThex Apps:
aethex_apps- All user-created appsaethex_app_installations- Who installed whataethex_app_reviews- Ratings & reviews
Run Migrations
# Apply new migrations
npm run db:migrate
# Or manually with Supabase CLI
npx supabase migration up
🗝️ Key Files You'll Edit Often
Frontend
| File | Purpose | When to Edit |
|---|---|---|
client/src/App.tsx |
Router config | Adding new routes |
client/src/pages/os.tsx |
Main OS | Adding desktop apps |
client/src/components/AethexStudio.tsx |
Code editor | Modifying IDE |
client/src/components/AethexAppStore.tsx |
App browser | Modifying store |
Backend
| File | Purpose | When to Edit |
|---|---|---|
server/routes.ts |
API endpoints | Adding new APIs |
server/index.ts |
Server setup | Changing server config |
shared/schema.ts |
Database schema | Adding tables/fields |
Compiler
| File | Purpose | When to Edit |
|---|---|---|
packages/aethex-cli/src/compiler/Lexer.ts |
Tokenizer | Adding keywords |
packages/aethex-cli/src/compiler/Parser.ts |
AST builder | Changing syntax |
packages/aethex-cli/src/compiler/JavaScriptGenerator.ts |
JS output | JS code generation |
packages/aethex-cli/src/compiler/LuaGenerator.ts |
Lua output | Roblox code generation |
🚀 Quick Start Commands
# Start development server
npm run dev
# Build everything
npm run build
# Run migrations
npm run db:migrate
# Compile AeThex code directly
cd packages/aethex-cli
node bin/aethex.js compile ../../examples/hello.aethex
# Test the output
node -e "$(cat ../../examples/hello.js); Main();"
🎯 Common Tasks
Task: Add a New Desktop App
- Edit client/src/pages/os.tsx
- Find
foundationAppsarray (line ~573) - Add your app:
{ id: "myapp", title: "My App", icon: <Code className="w-8 h-8" />, component: "myapp", defaultWidth: 800, defaultHeight: 600 } - Add render case in
renderAppContent(line ~839):case 'myapp': return <MyAppComponent />;
Task: Add Mobile Route
- Edit client/src/App.tsx
- Add route after line 70:
<Route path="/mobile/myapp" component={MobileMyApp} /> - Create component in
client/src/pages/mobile-myapp.tsx
Task: Add API Endpoint
- Edit server/routes.ts
- Add inside
registerRoutesfunction:app.post("/api/my-endpoint", requireAuth, async (req, res) => { // Your logic here });
📱 Mobile Integration: Full Guide
Want AeThex Studio on mobile? Let me create the mobile components for you!
The mobile UI currently has bottom navigation for:
- Home
- Desktop OS access
- Camera
- Modules
We can add:
- AeThex Studio (mobile code editor)
- App Store (mobile app browser)
Would you like me to:
- Create mobile-specific Studio & Store components?
- Add them to the mobile navigation?
- Make them responsive/touch-optimized?
Let me know and I'll build it! 🚀
Need Help?
- All routes: Check client/src/App.tsx
- Desktop apps: Check client/src/pages/os.tsx
- API endpoints: Check server/routes.ts
- Database schema: Check shared/schema.ts
Start here: http://localhost:5000/os — Opens the full desktop OS! 🖥️