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Create a subtly designed developer-centric web application that prioritizes functionality over visual flourishes. The interface should feel like a refined, professional tool that gets out of the way and lets developers focus on their work. Think "GitHub's interface meets terminal aesthetics" - clean, purposeful, and visually restrained. Revised Color Strategy & Visual Design Minimal Color Palette Primary background: Deep charcoal (#1e1e1e) with subtle texture Panel backgrounds: Slightly lighter (#252525) for subtle separation Text colors: Primary white (#ffffff), secondary light gray (#a0a0a0), muted gray (#707070) Minimal accent colors: Single primary accent: Soft blue (#4a9eff) for interactive elements only Status indicators only: Subtle green (#28a745) for success, muted red (#dc3545) for errors No decorative colors - every color serves a functional purpose Typography-Focused Design Hierarchy through typography, not color Font weights and sizes to create visual distinction Subtle spacing variations instead of colored dividers Clean monospace fonts for code with minimal syntax highlighting High contrast ratios using only grayscale variations Refined Interface Requirements Distraction-Free Chat Interface Design a conversation experience that emphasizes content over decoration: Clean Message Display Minimal visual elements - focus on typography and spacing Subtle borders instead of colored backgrounds for code blocks Clean separator lines between messages using subtle grays No colored badges or tags - use typography hierarchy instead Understated timestamps in muted gray Simple icons in single color with minimal visual weight Refined Input Experience Clean input field with subtle focus states Minimal button styling - text-based actions when possible Subtle hover states using opacity changes, not color shifts Command suggestions in clean dropdown without colorful indicators File upload areas with simple dashed borders, no accent colors Streamlined Navigation Design a minimal navigation system that doesn't compete for attention: Subtle Workspace Management Text-based navigation with minimal iconography Clean list styling for project switching Subtle selected states using background lightening, not color Minimal breadcrumbs using typography hierarchy Understated progress indicators using simple bars or text Content-First Panels Remove colored section headers - use typography instead Subtle panel dividers using thin gray lines Clean expansion/collapse controls without colored arrows Minimal status indicators - prefer text over colored dots Simple tabbed interfaces using typography, not colored tabs Developer Experience Improvements Keyboard-Centric Design Clear focus indicators using subtle outlines, not bright colors Consistent interaction states through opacity and subtle borders Clean command palette with minimal styling Simple shortcuts display using clean typography Understated selected states in lists and menus Professional Content Handling Clean code block styling with minimal borders and backgrounds Subtle syntax highlighting using only grayscale variations where possible Simple diagram containers with clean borders, no colored backgrounds Minimal loading states using simple animations, not colorful spinners Clean export options with text-based actions Visual Hierarchy Strategy Typography-Based Design Font size variations for importance hierarchy Font weight differences to distinguish content types Line spacing to create visual separation Subtle text colors (white, light gray, medium gray) for hierarchy Clean alignment to create visual order without colors Minimal Interactive Elements Subtle hover effects using opacity changes Clean focus states with simple outlines Understated buttons with minimal styling Simple form elements without colored decorations Clean toggle switches using grayscale styling Accessibility & Professional Appearance High Contrast, Low Distraction Maximum contrast ratios using only black, white, and grays Clear visual hierarchy without relying on color coding Readable font sizes with comfortable line spacing Simple iconography in single colors Clean visual patterns that don't compete with content Professional Polish Consistent spacing system using subtle variations Clean animations that are functional, not decorative Minimal visual effects - shadows and gradients only when functionally necessary Simple loading states using clean progress indicators Understated success/error states with minimal color usage Content Organization Principles Information-Dense Layout Compact information display without visual clutter Clean section dividers using typography and spacing Minimal decorative elements - every visual element serves a purpose Subtle grouping techniques using spacing rather than colored containers Clean empty states with simple messaging Functional Visual Cues Status communication through typography and subtle backgrounds Action differentiation using font weights and spacing Content type distinction through layout, not color Navigation clarity using position and typography hierarchy Context awareness shown through subtle background variations - Initial Deployment
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