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Web App

The Rhylthyme web app is a browser-based interface for visualizing, creating, and executing real-time scheduling programs. It is available at www.rhylthyme.com.

Rhylthyme web app homepage showing the welcome screen with sidebar navigation

Overview

The web app provides a complete environment for working with Rhylthyme programs without installing anything locally. Its main capabilities include:

  • Visualization -- Five views (DAG, Timeline, Resources, Itinerary, Editor) for understanding program structure and execution
  • Program Execution -- Run programs in real time with start/pause/stop controls and adjustable speed
  • AI Chat Assistant -- Describe a workflow in plain English and have Claude generate a valid Rhylthyme program
  • Import from External Sources -- Pull recipes from TheMealDB and Spoonacular, or lab protocols from protocols.io
  • User Accounts -- Save programs to your account, share them via link, and browse public programs from other users
  • Mobile Support -- Responsive layout with a tab-bar interface for phones and tablets

Layout

The interface is divided into three panels:

Panel Location Purpose
Left Sidebar Left edge, collapsible Navigation: My Programs, Public Programs, Examples, Prompts, Upload, Load from URL
Main Content Center Program visualization with info bar, execution controls, and view toggles
Chat Panel Right edge, collapsible and resizable AI Assistant powered by Claude

On mobile devices, the layout switches to a bottom tab bar with Home, Timeline, Itinerary, Chat, and Settings tabs.

Mobile homepage view of the Rhylthyme web app

Quick Tour

  1. Load a program -- Click any example in the left sidebar (such as "Breakfast Schedule") to see it visualized immediately.
  2. Explore views -- Use the view toggle bar at the bottom of the visualization to switch between DAG, Timeline, Resources, Itinerary, and Editor views.
  3. Run the program -- Press the Start button in the execution controls to watch the program execute in real time.
  4. Chat with the AI -- Type a description like "Create a schedule for making pasta with garlic bread" into the chat panel and the assistant will generate a program for you.
  5. Save and share -- Sign in to save programs to your account and share them with a link.

Hosted App

The web app is hosted at www.rhylthyme.com and requires no installation. All features including AI chat, import, and program execution are available immediately.

Next Steps

  • Getting Started -- Loading examples, uploading programs, importing from URLs
  • Visualization -- In-depth guide to the five views and program execution
  • Chat -- Using the AI assistant to create and modify programs
  • Account -- Sign in, save, share, profiles, and followers