Application Directory and Element Source Code

JitAi application directories are built upon the JAAP (JitAi AI Application Protocol), utilizing standardized directory structures to organize element code systematically.

Understanding application directory structure

Each application corresponds to an independent folder following the runtime environment path convention: runtime environment directory/organization ID/application ID/application version, such as home/environs/JRE_MWcVmUZjEq/wanyun/MyApp/1_0_0.

Standard Directory Structure Example

MyApp/                     # Application root directory
├── app.json               # Application configuration manifest
├── requirements.txt       # Python dependency declarations
│
├── appData/               # Application data storage
├── dist/                  # Compiled build artifacts
├── commons/               # Common code library
│
├── models/            # Data model elements
├── databases/         # Database connection elements
├── caches/           # Cache service elements
└── storages/         # Storage service elements

The dist directory contains build artifacts generated when JitNodes package the application. Whenever developers modify application element code and save changes in JitAi development tools, incremental packaging is automatically triggered.

Understanding element code directory structure

Application directories consist of element directories, each adhering to the JAAP (JitAi AI Application Protocol) with its own structural conventions.

Standard Element Directory Structure

element-name/
├── e.json              # Element definition manifest
├── config.json         # Runtime configuration
├── loader.py           # Element loader (for non-instance elements)
├── lifecycle.py        # Lifecycle management
├── xxx.py              # Element logic implementation

Exporting and importing application source code

JitAi offers comprehensive application export and import capabilities, supporting multiple formats including source code packages and WeChat MiniProgram exports to facilitate application distribution, backup, and modular reuse.

Exporting source code zip packages

From the application list in the Node Console, click the More → Export as ZIP File button on any application card to download the complete source code zip package.

Source Code Package Characteristics:

• Contains comprehensive application source code and resource files
• Preserves original directory structure and configuration metadata
• Enables seamless import and continued development on other nodes
• Supports version control workflows and code backup strategies

Exporting to WeChat MiniProgram

The platform enables application export as WeChat MiniPrograms, embedding application source code into the MiniProgram project structure to facilitate secondary development and deployment within the WeChat ecosystem.

WeChat MiniProgram Export Capabilities:

• Automatically adapts to WeChat MiniProgram directory conventions
• Transforms JitAi components into MiniProgram-compatible formats
• Maintains business logic and data processing functionality
• Supports MiniProgram-specific lifecycle hooks and APIs

Importing application source code packages

Use the Import Application button in the Node Console to import application source code zip packages into the node's default runtime environment, enabling continued development on new nodes.