Dyad

Dyad is an open-source AI app builder that turns natural language descriptions into full-stack web applications locally.

Dyad is an open-source AI app builder designed for your desktop. It turns your ideas into full-stack web applications without requiring manual coding. You can use any AI model including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and offline local models via Ollama or LM Studio. The software allows you to own every file, export clean and runnable code, and connect databases like Supabase or Neon with a single click. It also includes built-in security scanning, MCP extensibility for tools like Chrome DevTools, and one-click deployment options.

Dyad at a glance

Best for: Software engineer, Founder, Product manager
Runs on: macOS, Windows
Pricing: Free plan; Pro plans available with AI credits and exclusive features
Released: April 2025
Category: AI coding tool
Website: dyad.sh

Key features

Run locally on your machine
Use any AI model
Connect Supabase or Neon databases
Built-in security scan
Deploy to GitHub and Vercel
MCP extensibility

Use it for

Build full-stack web apps from text descriptions
Connect relational databases and authentication
Scan code for security bugs and misconfigurations
Export clean and runnable code repositories

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