dyad.sh | Build Full-Stack AI Apps Locally & Instantly

Reimagine software creation from slow, error-prone sprints to AI-powered instants. Dyad.sh isn’t just another app builder; it’s your command centre for custom apps, built at the speed of conversation. Forget lock-in, forced logins, or vendor chains, this tool puts control (and your code!) right back in your hands.

Spin up full-stack AI apps in minutes, connect to any model you want and deploy without boundaries. Dyad’s open-source foundation accelerates your journey from junior coder to app architect. Build, iterate and own every piece of your product locally, securely and fast.

Lock-in

• Traditional App Builder: Vendor-controlled, cloud-only
• dyad.sh: 0% lock-in, all code stays local (your computer)

Export Options

• Traditional App Builder: Limited/export API-bound
• dyad.sh: Free and full export frontend (React), backend (serverless), DB

AI Model Flexibility

• Traditional App Builder: One vendor (e.g., only OpenAI, only Gemini)
• dyad.sh: Use any: OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, Ollama, local, bring your own keys

Open Source?

• Traditional App Builder: Rare, closed code
• dyad.sh: Fully open-source, Apache-2.0 license, 7.2k+ GitHub stars

Pricing

• Traditional App Builder: Monthly plus hidden upcharges
• dyad.sh: Free forever core, Pro ($30/mo), Max ($79/mo)

Version History

• Traditional App Builder: Often limited, may require premium
• dyad.sh: Automatic git-based versioning, full history, instant undo

Community Support

• Traditional App Builder: Closed, email support
• dyad.sh: Reddit, GitHub, open forums, community-driven

Real Metrics

• dyad.sh: 100,000+ downloads, 4.9/5 rating, <10min first app build

Devs using dyad.sh have reported 50% fewer bugs in prototype builds and twice the iteration speed versus cloud-based app builders. Your code, your rules, every time.

GitHub Activity:

• 7200+ stars
• 749+ forks
• Active Apache-2.0 license (fully open)
• Frequent releases

User Metrics:

• 100,000+ downloads across macOS & Windows
• 4.9/5 user satisfaction rating

Community: Several hundred active users on Reddit, constantly sharing feedback and templates

Quotes:

• “Dyad flips the script… It’s about software freedom. You own the process and the output.”
• “From zero to working app in one coffee break.”

Versioning

Automatic, git-based. Each edit is a tracked commit. Undo is instant, no lost work.

Supported Platforms

• macOS, Windows (Linux unofficial)

Programming Languages

• TypeScript (96.9%), with JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Shell, Python

App Types

• Full-stack (frontend, backend, DB)

Model Integrations

• OpenAI (GPT-4.1), Claude (Sonnet 4), Gemini (2.5 Pro, Flash), local LLMs via Ollama

Backend

• Supabase Auth, DB, server functions supported

Code Export

• React frontend, serverless backend code

Deployment

• Export and deploy anywhere; Vercel guide built in

APIs

• Bring your own AI model API keys

Version Control

• Automatic, git-based with undo

Prompt (Input): Build a full-stack todo app with user login and data persistence

• AI Output (dyad.sh): Generates a full React frontend, sets up Supabase Auth and implements DB tables + server logic

Prompt (Input): Add a dark mode toggle and show list item counts

• AI Output (dyad.sh): Updates UI theme logic and adjusts display as specified

Prompt (Input): Switch backend from Supabase to local SQLite

• AI Output (dyad.sh): Refactors code for SQLite, adjusts all database calls

Prompt (Input): Connect to OpenAI and add text summarisation to list items

• AI Output (dyad.sh): Adds OpenAI GPT-4.1 API integration and a new server function for summarisation

GitHub: Official Github Link 

7200+ stars, regular contributors, transparent issues and PRs

Forums:

• Official community: Reddit 
• Hundreds of active users, dozens of shared templates, regular Q&A

Templates & Guides:

• Many user-contributed starters and live code samples

Discord:Invite available on site, growing real-time support

Supported Platforms:

1. macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel)
2. Windows 10/11
3. (Linux unofficial: check Discord for early builds)

Step-by-step Install:

1. Download from the official site:[](https://www.dyad.sh/)
2. Run the installer (no sign-up or account needed).
3. Launch, start a new app project and connect any AI model via API key.
4. (Optional): Connect to GitHub for one-click cloud deploy

Requirements:

• macOS 12+ or Windows 10 64-bit+
• 4GB+ RAM recommended
• Internet required only for remote AI (can run 100% locally with Ollama/local LLMs)

Version: 0.15.0

• Release Date: Aug 2025
• Key Features: Maximise AI credits, smarter model selection, UI tweaks, enhanced Pro features

Version: 0.14.0

• Release Date: Jul 2025
• Key Features: Improved Supabase error handling, bug fixes, UI refinements

Version: 0.13.0

• Release Date: Jun 2025
• Key Features: One-click local model setup (Ollama), improved import/export and more efficient caching

Upcoming:

• Linux stable, real-time multi-user collaboration, advanced plugin ecosystem, richer template marketplace

Q1: Is Dyad free and open-source?

Yes, Dyad is 100% open-source (Apache-2.0 license) and always will be. The Free plan is fully functional for solo app creation.

Q2: What does Dyad Pro/Max get me?

Pro ($30/mo) gives Pro AI modes, 300 monthly AI credits, dedicated support, full Academy access. Max ($79/mo) offers 900 credits and bigger projects.

Q3: Can I build and deploy production apps?

Absolutely. Export code freely, run locally or deploy via GitHub + Vercel with full control.

Q4: Does Dyad store my code or data?

Never. All code is local by default; you own and control your intellectual property.

Q5: Which AI models work with Dyad?

Any: OpenAI (GPT-4.1), Google Gemini, Claude, local LLMs (Ollama) and open-weight models.

Q6: How do I revert or roll back changes?

Instant undo via git-based versioning, never lose your work, just click undo.

Q7: Where can I get help/support?

Active Reddit[](https://www.reddit.com/r/dyadbuilders/) and GitHub[](https://github.com/dyad-sh/dyad) communities. Direct support for Pro/Max.

Try dyad.sh Today !

Whether you want to build faster, level up your stack, or join a fast-growing open-source community, Dyad delivers. Star on GitHub join r/dyadbuilders and transform your workflow from junior to genius-level developer.

Code with Confidence. Deploy with Freedom. Join the Dyad Revolution.