Denjin
Importing app
If you have an existing app that you want to bring into Denjin
Importing apps is experimental as of v0.6.0. Please report bugs.
AI Rules
Denjin relies on a file called AI_RULES.md in the
root of your project. This file contains AI rules — instructions
that guide Denjin as it edits your app. It should describe your
app’s tech stack and architecture so Denjin can make informed,
meaningful changes.
If your project doesn’t already have an
AI_RULES.md file, Denjin will automatically generate
one when you import the app.
Limitations
Since app importing is still experimental, there are a few important limitations to keep in mind:
JavaScript apps only
Denjin currently only supports Node.js-based JavaScript apps. You can’t import apps built with non-JavaScript frameworks like Laravel (PHP) or Ruby on Rails.
npm run dev required
Denjin runs npm run dev by default to start the local
development server. If your app doesn't include a
dev script, you’ll need to add one in
package.json.
Most modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Vite, Next.js) already follow this convention, so it shouldn’t be an issue in most cases.