The Editor
Once you run a prompt, Agent8 opens the Editor — a split-panel workspace where you interact with the AI and see your game take shape in real time.
Layout
The editor has two main panels:
Left Panel — Chat
This is the conversation with Agent8. You can see:
- File reads — The AI reads project context files (Requirements, Status, Context, Structure) to understand the current state of the game
- AI responses — Explanations of what was changed and why, listed files touched
- Suggested next steps — The AI often suggests what you might want to do next
- Action buttons — Bookmark, copy, regenerate the last response, or open a diff view
- Preview button — Run the preview from within the chat
At the bottom of the chat panel is the follow-up prompt input — use this to continue the conversation and iterate on your game.
Right Panel — Preview
The preview panel has four tabs:
| Tab | Description |
|---|---|
| Preview | Live rendered view of your game. Click Run Preview to refresh. |
| Resource | Generated assets (images, audio, etc.) |
| Code | Browse and read the generated source code |
| Terminal | View build logs and runtime output |
Use the Code tab to review what Agent8 actually generated. This is especially useful for checking game server code or purchase logic before launching.
Top Bar Buttons
| Button | Description |
|---|---|
| Commits | View the history of all changes made to the project, like a git log |
| Bookmarks | Save specific responses or code states you want to return to |
| Share | Get a shareable link to your project |
| Launch | Publish your game to Verse8 and make it playable |
Project Title
The project title appears at the top of the editor. Click the edit (pencil) icon next to it to rename your project.
Iterating on Your Game
Continue typing prompts in the bottom input to:
- Add new features (“Add a pause menu”)
- Fix bugs (“The player clips through the floor, fix it”)
- Change visuals (“Change the color scheme to dark blue and purple”)
- Add game server features (“Save the player’s high score to the server”)
Agent8 reads its own project notes (Requirements.md, Status.md, etc.) at the start of each response to maintain context across a long conversation. You don’t need to repeat yourself.