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Add QuiltSync Desktop Application entry to the documentation table of contents. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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Strengthened quiltsync.md with detailed information about the desktop application's graphical interface and selective sync capabilities: - Added overview bullet points highlighting key capabilities - Documented installation and package opening workflow - Added comprehensive selective installation section with UI details - Created new "Graphical User Interface" feature section documenting: - Package browser interface - Selective sync controls (checkboxes, SELECT ALL) - Quick actions (REFRESH, SETTINGS, OPEN IN CATALOG buttons) - File preview and size information - Progress tracking - Improved Getting Started section with clear subsections - Emphasized bandwidth savings from selective file sync These improvements provide users with clear guidance on how to use the QuiltSync desktop application based on the actual UI. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
Updated QuiltSync documentation to reflect the new browser-based authentication model that eliminates the need for AWS credentials: - Added new "Authentication" subsection explaining the token flow: - Automatic browser prompt on first catalog URI access - Browser-based login to Quilt Catalog - Automatic token provision tied to catalog session - No AWS credentials required - Updated System Requirements section: - Removed AWS credentials requirement - Added "Authentication" requirement with browser-based login - Updated Network requirement to mention catalog authentication This simplifies the user experience by leveraging existing catalog sessions instead of requiring separate AWS credential configuration. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
Added visual documentation showing how to access QuiltSync from the Quilt web catalog: - Added screenshot showing "Get File" dropdown with "Open in QuiltSync" option - Updated "Opening Packages" section to "Opening Packages and Files" to reflect both use cases - Enhanced instructions to mention both "Get Package" and "Get File" buttons - Added image reference showing the dropdown interface - Documented the "Download it here" link for users without QuiltSync installed - Clarified that files can be downloaded directly as an alternative This provides users with a clear visual guide for the catalog-to- QuiltSync workflow. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
Renamed open-in-quiltsync.png to quiltsync-open.png to follow the existing naming pattern (quilt-* prefix) used for other images in the docs/imgs/ directory. Updated reference in quiltsync.md accordingly. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
Added documentation for QuiltSync's settings panel with screenshot showing troubleshooting tools: - Created new "Settings and Troubleshooting" section in Getting Started - Added quiltsync-settings.png screenshot showing the settings interface - Documented key settings features: - Version display and release notes access - Lineage and cache files (.quilt/ directory) access - Logs directory for debugging - Reset state options (RELOAD PAGE, RE-LOGIN) - Emphasized usefulness for troubleshooting authentication issues, sync problems, and support requests This provides users with clear guidance on accessing diagnostic information when they encounter issues. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
Converted documentation from marketing-focused to technical reference style: - Simplified intro: removed superlatives, focused on functionality - Condensed Getting Started sections to essential steps - Removed redundant explanations and phrases like "seamlessly", "intuitive", "powerful" - Consolidated "Overview" and "Key Features" into concise "Capabilities" - Shortened System Requirements to bare essentials - Reduced word count by ~40% while preserving all technical information - Made content more scannable with tighter bullet points Result is a more professional technical reference document. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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- Streamline opening paragraph to match peer document style - Remove redundant "Capabilities" and "System Requirements" sections - Expand Benchling integration section with workflow steps and screenshot - Remove duplicate "no AWS credentials" mention from features list - Add cross-reference to Benchling App Canvas documentation 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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Max, I plan to add more screenshots once I get the latest version working. Let me know if you have any other suggestions? |
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Summary
Refined QuiltSync documentation to match peer document style and remove redundancy.
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quiltsync-open.png: Shows catalog "Get File" dropdownquiltsync-settings.png: Shows settings panel for troubleshootingbenchling-canvas.png: Shows Benchling integration with sync buttonResult
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