Dyad – Free, Local, Open-Source AI App Builder

The open-source AI app builder on your desktop

Turn your ideas into web apps without coding. Use your favorite AI models. Own your code. Zero lock-in.

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1 Million+ Downloads

Loved by builders worldwide GitHub20k GitHub stars

Manage app

What do you want to build?

Describe your idea. Dyad will turn it into a working app.

Import App

Build a pantry recipe planner that suggests dinners from what I have

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Local first

Runs on your machine. Your data, your control.

Use any AI model

Use OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, LM Studio, and more.

Real code you own

Export clean, runnable code. No lock-in, ever.

Open source

Transparent by design. Built with the community.

Create real apps, start to finish

Dyad gives you visual customization with full control over the code—so you never get stuck.

See quickstart guide

Full-stack database & auth

Connect Supabase or Neon with 1 click. Instant schemas, migrations, and auth.

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Built-in security scan

Catches security bugs, injection, and misconfigs before you ship.

SQL injection check Safe

OWASP best practices Safe

Auth protection Verified

One-click deployment

Deploy to GitHub and Vercel in a few clicks—or bring your own cloud.

GitHub Repo Connected

Vercel / Cloud Auto-deploy

Freedom

No walled garden, pure flexibility

Bring your own API keys, choose any model (even offline ones), and keep 100% of your source code.

You own every file

Import existing repos, edit in VS Code whenever you want, and export cleanly.

MCP extensible

Plug in Chrome DevTools, web browsing, custom APIs, or any MCP server.

Local, honest, & transparent

Built in public with a growing community. No cloud lock-in, no telemetry traps, and full visibility into every prompt and diff.

Open codebase

Audit the code, inspect how AI tools run, or contribute on GitHub.

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Runs 100% locally

Works offline, keeps your project files on disk, and never limits project counts.

Global community

Shaped by builders, hobbyists, and professional engineers worldwide.

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose the plan that fits your needs. Upgrade or downgrade anytime—no lock-in, ever.

Pricing Plans

Dyad Free

Free
Perfect for getting started and building apps.

Dyad Pro

$20/month
Unlock powerful AI modes and exclusive Pro features.

Dyad Max

$79/month
For building large, complex apps.

Join thousands of builders

Your feedback shapes our software—every release includes improvements and features you asked for.

FAQ

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