The
Guide.

Design thinking, behind every decision.

The full Guide lives inside DOS Mode — a two-column documentation window with interactive demos, annotated diagrams, and section-by-section breakdowns of every system on this site.

It covers the terminal, the window system, slimes, Goop, themes, the mobile experience, hidden features, and the production stack — including how AI tools, Figma, Claude Code CLI, and Git fit together into a real product development lifecycle.


What's inside

  • Introduction — what D.O.S is and why it was built this way
  • Terminal & Commands — the command system, keyword fallback, and design philosophy
  • Window System — floating windows, traffic-light controls, cascade positioning, and glass rim
  • Slimes — physics, merging mechanics, color system, and resident window tinting
  • Goop — character design, behavioral state machine, speech bubbles, and voice
  • Themes & Palettes — seven palettes, live transitions, CSS architecture, and font system
  • Mobile Experience — how the OS metaphor adapts to small screens
  • Secrets — hidden commands, easter eggs, and the hint system
  • How It’s Built — the full production stack, AI governance model, and the human+AI symbiosis

Open Guide in DOS Mode  →

The interactive version has demos you can use, diagrams you can read, and sections you can navigate.