Learning Timeline
Key Insights
Prompt Tip: Standalone Files
Use the phrase 'put everything in a standalone HTML file' in your prompt to ensure all code, styles, and image assets are contained within a single file. This makes it portable and easy to share.
Use 'Canvas' for Live Previews
Select 'Canvas' under 'Tools' before running your prompt. This feature allows you to view and test your application directly in a side window as it is being built.
Warning: Functional Limitations
The AI may not generate all features by default. In this example, the 'Start Menu' and 'Search' functions are non-functional. You need to explicitly state in your prompt if you want these specific features to work.
Surprisingly Advanced Clone
The generated clone can be incredibly detailed. Not only does it look like Windows 11, but the apps inside are also functional, including keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+B/I/U in Word and a working web browser within Chrome.
Prompts
Prompt for Generating a Windows 11 Clone
Target:
Gemini
Generate a functional Windows 11 clone. Use working images. Put everything in a standalone HTML file. It should be an interactive desktop clone with working applications like Microsoft Word, Google Chrome, and a calculator.
Step by Step
How to Generate a Windows 11 Clone Using Gemini
- Enter a detailed prompt into Gemini to build a Windows 11 desktop clone.
- Under the 'Tools' section, select 'Canvas' to enable a live preview.
- Click the 'Run' button to start the code generation process.
- Watch Gemini's 'thinking' process as it analyzes the requirements and builds the application.
- Once completed, the Windows 11 clone will appear in the 'Canvas' preview window.
- Test the clone's functionality by interacting with it: double-click on icons like 'Word' or 'Chrome'.
- Verify in-app functions, such as typing, using keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+B), or maximizing/minimizing windows.
