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AI Workbench Application Configuration Reference Pages

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This section covers the technical architecture and configuration details of the AI Workbench application itself. You’ll find information about system components, networking, security settings, and maintenance operations. Use these pages when you need to understand how AI Workbench works under the hood, configure advanced settings, or troubleshoot application-level issues.

The AI Workbench application consists of multiple integrated components:

These components work together to provide a seamless development experience across local and remote locations. Most configuration happens automatically, but this section documents the options available when you need fine-grained control over container runtimes, certificates, proxy settings, or application appearance.

You’ll also find reference material on updating and uninstalling AI Workbench across different operating systems. Each platform (Windows, macOS, Ubuntu) has specific procedures for managing the application lifecycle. For day-to-day project work, you typically won’t need these pages, but they’re essential when managing your AI Workbench installation or diagnosing system-level problems.

What’s Covered?

The AI Workbench application configuration reference pages are grouped into the following topics:

Topic NameDescription
Application ComponentsSystem architecture and components (server, CLI, Desktop App, credential manager).
Application SettingsApplication settings and integrations (NGC, Brev, Endpoints, GitHub, GitLab).
Container RuntimesContainer runtime configuration (Docker vs Podman).
Web ProxyNetwork proxy configuration.
Custom Certificate AuthoritiesCustom certificate authority support.
UI CustomizationUI customization (dark mode, system theme).
Build AssistantFile access, model configuration, and managed tools for the build assistant.