Dyad
An open-source desktop AI app builder that turns text descriptions into full-stack web apps on your machine.
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Package managers
- Chocolatey
choco install dyad - Homebrew
brew install --cask dyad
About Dyad
Dyad is a desktop app for building web apps by describing them in plain language. It runs locally, lets you choose AI models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, LM Studio and others, and produces real code you can export and run elsewhere, so there is no lock-in.
It combines visual customisation with full access to the code, and can import existing apps. Recent releases added experimental Claude Code support and publishing to Cloudflare Workers. Builds are offered for macOS on Apple Silicon and Intel, and for Windows.
Strengths
- Runs locally with your choice of AI model, including local ones via Ollama or LM Studio
- Exports clean, runnable code
- Visual editing alongside full code access
- Frequent releases
Limitations
- No Linux build listed on the download page
- Output quality depends on the model you connect
Details
- Pricing
- FreemiumThe desktop app is free and open source; a Pro option is offered, and AI model costs depend on your provider.
- License
- Open source, license not stated
- Developer
- Dyad
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- How it runs
- Downloadable app
- Best suited for
- People who want a local, open-source alternative to hosted AI app builders
- Last verified
- Added
- Sources
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