Devin AI Tool Guide
Updated July 2026
Devin AI is a web-based software engineering agent for repository tasks. PromptDC for Desktop rewrites your prompt in place on the Devin AI website in any browser.
Devin AI tool guide
Rewrite prompts in place inside Devin AI.
Works everywhere
PromptDC for Desktop works in any app on Mac or Windows. The Chrome extension covers any website.
In-Place Rewrites
Transform rough notes into clear, structured instructions instantly.
Why Use PromptDC with Devin AI?
What PromptDC for Desktop does inside Devin AI.
Review before Replace
Select your prompt, use the desktop shortcut, and review the rewrite before Replace or Copy.
Clearer prompts
Turn a rough request into a complete prompt with the details Devin AI needs before you send it.
Works everywhere
PromptDC for Desktop works in every macOS and Windows app and on any website in any browser.
Set profile defaults
Choose any profile that fits, or add your own profiles and Custom Actions.
Reuse saved context
On the Code profile, use Always Include for project constraints. Custom Action works with any profile for one-off task guidance.
Choose output formats
On the Code profile, choose Regular, JSON, XML, or YAML output. Auto keeps your prompt's original language on every profile.
Before and after prompts for Devin AI
Rough request on the left, the PromptDC rewrite on the right.
Before
Investigate the duplicate payouts in Sentry and send me a fix.
After
Investigate the reported duplicate marketplace payouts and identify the root cause. Inspect the payout service, webhook handling, idempotency controls, and relevant monitoring evidence. Do not rewrite ledger history or modify production data while validating the issue. Deliver a focused pull request with regression tests, validation results, and rollout risks.
Why this is better: The prompt gives Devin boundaries, evidence sources, and a complete pull request deliverable.
Before
Move the notifications service to Java 21.
After
Upgrade only the notifications service from Java 17 to Java 21. Update its build toolchain, container image, continuous integration, and service documentation. Run unit, integration, email sandbox, and graceful shutdown checks. Deliver the changes with compatibility findings, command results, risks, and rollback guidance.
Why this is better: The prompt scopes the Java upgrade and its proof so Devin can complete the migration autonomously.
Before
Build the admin invoice search ticket and show me the result.
After
Implement the referenced admin invoice search ticket across the existing interface and API. Support invoice ID, customer email, status, and issued date using shareable URL filters. Match current authorization, pagination, loading, empty, and error behavior. Deliver a pull request with tests, validation notes, and a short recorded walkthrough.
Why this is better: The prompt defines filters, states, and delivery evidence so Devin can finish the whole ticket.
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