File-over-App Philosophy

The file-over-app philosophy keeps every workflow portable. Instead of hiding history inside a vendor dashboard, Smart Environment writes configuration, prompts, and outputs to files you control.

Technical flow for senior builders

Why it matters

How Smart Plugins embrace file-over-app philosophy

Smart Plugins store configuration, prompts, and history in plain text files so you can version, share, and back up workflows without vendor approval.
If you can sync it or audit it with the tools you already trust, it belongs in your vault—not locked behind someone else's UI.