Dyad
A desktop AI app builder for macOS and Windows that turns prompts into web apps, works with Ollama and cloud models, and keeps project files on your machine.
Dyad turns a written idea into a working web app on your desktop. It's for people who want to build without starting from code, as well as developers who want to keep control of the result. The app requires no sign-up and runs on macOS and Windows. Your project files stay on your machine.
You can use local models through Ollama or LM Studio and work offline. Dyad also supports OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google models, which use their respective cloud services. You can bring your own API keys and switch model providers as a project changes.
Dyad can build full-stack apps with database and authentication support through Supabase or Neon. Its visual tools let you adjust an app while retaining access to the code. You can import an existing repository, edit files in VS Code, and export runnable Next.js code. A built-in security scan checks for issues such as injection risks and authentication mistakes.
For projects that need outside tools, Dyad supports MCP servers, including Chrome DevTools, web browsing, and custom APIs. It can publish through GitHub and Vercel or another cloud provider.
