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System Overview

Summer is built as a hybrid desktop application with cloud-enhanced AI capabilities.

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Core Components

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Desktop Application

  • Framework: Built with Godot Engine for native performance
  • UI: Custom editor interface with dockable panels
  • Platform: Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux)

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AI Integration

  • Local Analysis: Project indexing happens on your machine
  • Cloud Processing: Complex AI operations use cloud GPUs
  • Hybrid Approach: Sensitive code never leaves your computer

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Project Management

  • File Watching: Real-time monitoring of project changes
  • Version Control: Git integration with automatic commits
  • Backup System: Automatic project backups before AI changes

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AI Pipeline

1

Input Processing

User message is parsed and analyzed for intent
2

Context Gathering

Relevant project files and structure are identified
3

Plan Generation

AI creates a step-by-step plan for the requested changes
4

Code Generation

Specific code and scene modifications are generated
5

Validation

Changes are validated against project constraints
6

Application

Changes are applied through the editor’s APIs

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Security Model

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Data Privacy

  • Local First: All project analysis happens locally
  • Encrypted Transit: API calls use TLS 1.3
  • No Code Storage: Your code is never stored on our servers
  • Anonymized Telemetry: Only usage patterns, never code content

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Safe Operations

  • Undo System: All changes integrate with editor undo
  • Validation: AI changes are validated before application
  • Sandboxing: AI operations run in isolated contexts
  • User Approval: Complex changes require explicit confirmation

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Performance Optimizations

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Local Processing

Project Indexing (Local)
├── AST Parsing → Symbol Tables
├── Dependency Analysis → Call Graphs  
├── Pattern Recognition → Style Guides
└── Caching → Fast Retrieval

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Cloud Efficiency

  • Request Batching: Multiple operations combined
  • Smart Caching: Frequently used patterns cached
  • Edge Computing: Servers close to users
  • Load Balancing: Automatic scaling

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Plugin Architecture

Summer supports extensions through a plugin system: 
# Example plugin structure
extends SummerPlugin

func _ready():
    register_command("my_command", handle_command)
    add_menu_item("Tools/My Plugin", show_dialog)

func handle_command(args: Dictionary):
    # Custom AI command logic
    pass

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Plugin Capabilities

  • Custom AI Commands: Add domain-specific operations
  • UI Extensions: New panels and dialogs
  • File Handlers: Support for additional file types
  • Integration Hooks: Connect to external tools

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Contributing

Summer is open source with a modular architecture:

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Core Engine

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AI Services

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Development Setup

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/SummerEngine/Summer.git
cd Summer

# Install dependencies
./scripts/setup.sh

# Build debug version
scons platform=linux target=editor dev=yes

# Run Summer
./bin/summer.linux.editor.dev.x86_64

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Technical Specifications

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System Requirements

  • Minimum RAM: 4GB (8GB recommended)
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3+ or Vulkan 1.0+
  • Storage: 2GB available space
  • Network: Required for AI features

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Performance Targets

  • Startup Time: < 3 seconds
  • Project Load: < 5 seconds for typical projects
  • AI Response: < 10 seconds for simple operations
  • Memory Usage: < 1GB for editor + small project

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API Limits

  • Free Tier: 100 AI operations/month
  • Pro Tier: Unlimited operations
  • Rate Limits: 60 requests/minute
  • File Size: 100MB max per project upload

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Roadmap

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Near Term (Q1 2026)

  • Visual scripting AI support
  • Multi-language project support
  • Advanced debugging tools

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Medium Term (Q2-Q3 2026)

  • Collaborative editing
  • Asset marketplace integration
  • Mobile preview on device

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Long Term (Q4 2026+)

  • VR/AR development support
  • Multiplayer game templates
  • Cloud deployment pipeline