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
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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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Download DyadFree & open-source desktop app
v1.15.0Latest releasetodayMore reliable context retention across Agent mode steps and passes
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.
Full-stack database & auth
Connect Supabase or Neon with 1 click. Instant schemas, migrations, and auth.
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- #1ada@craft.sh admin
- #2max@dyad.sh member
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.
main branch
- feat: add MCP server support 2h
- fix: improve local agent sandbox 5h
- docs: update quickstart guide 1d
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.
- Local, open-source AI App Builder
- Downloadable for macOS & Windows
- No sign-up required
- Bring your own API key
- Community support
Dyad Pro
$20/month
Unlock powerful AI modes and exclusive Pro features.
- Everything in Dyad Free plus...
- Exclusive Pro modes to work on large codebases
- 200 AI credits/month
- Full Dyad Academy access
Dyad Max
$79/month
For building large, complex apps.
- Everything in Dyad Pro plus...
- 900 AI credits/month
- Prioritized access to office hours
- Reload credits at any time (same price)
Join thousands of builders
Your feedback shapes our software—every release includes improvements and features you asked for.