Dyad

Description

Dyad is a flexible, local, open-source AI app builder that runs on your desktop. Users describe an idea and Dyad turns it into a working web app, while keeping the source code and project files on their own machine with no cloud lock-in.

Dyad lets builders bring their own API keys and choose any AI model, including offline local models, and switch between providers such as Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google at any time. It offers visual customization with full control over the code, one-click connections to Supabase or Neon for full-stack database and auth, a built-in security scan, and one-click deployment to GitHub and Vercel. It is also MCP-extensible, letting users plug in Chrome DevTools, web browsing, custom APIs, or any MCP server.

Because it is open source and runs 100% locally, Dyad works offline, does not limit project counts, and lets users audit the code and contribute on GitHub. It is downloadable for macOS and Windows with no sign-up required, and offers a free tier plus paid plans with monthly AI credits.

Dyad's Core Features

• Local, open-source AI app builder for desktop

• Bring your own API key and choose any AI model, including offline models

• Switch between Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and local models

• Visual customization with full code control and ownership

• One-click Supabase or Neon connection for database and auth

• Built-in security scan

• One-click deployment to GitHub and Vercel

• MCP-extensible for DevTools, web browsing, and custom APIs

How to use Dyad?

1. 1

   Download Dyad: Install the app for macOS or Windows, with no sign-up required.

2. 2

   Describe your idea: Tell Dyad what you want to build.

3. 3

   Choose your model: Bring your own API key and pick any AI model, including local ones.

4. 4

   Build and connect: Add a database and auth with one click and refine the app with full code control.

5. 5

   Deploy: Push to GitHub and deploy to Vercel, or bring your own cloud.

Dyad's Use Cases

• Local app building
• Model flexibility
• Full-stack projects
• Open-source development

FAQ from Dyad

• What is Dyad?

  Dyad is a flexible, local, open-source AI app builder that runs on your desktop and turns ideas into web apps with full code ownership and zero lock-in.

• Which AI models can I use?

  You can bring your own API keys and choose any model, including offline local ones, switching between Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and free local models anytime.

• Does Dyad run locally?

  Yes. Dyad runs 100% locally, works offline, keeps your project files on disk, and never limits project counts.

• Do I own my code?

  Yes. You own every file, can import existing repos, edit in VS Code whenever you want, and export cleanly.

• Is Dyad open source?

  Yes. The codebase is open, so you can audit the code, inspect how AI tools run, or contribute on GitHub.

• How much does Dyad cost?

  Dyad is free to start with no sign-up, and paid Pro and higher plans add exclusive modes and monthly AI credits.