Comparisons
Dyad vs Lovable in 2026: The free Lovable alternative without lock-in
Dyad or Lovable? Dig into what they offer and decide if local-first or cloud-based suits you best.
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Tutorials
Everyone Says Vibe Coding Is Insecure. They're Missing Half the Story.
AI coding agents can expose your computer to compromised packages before your app ever reaches production. Here are three practical ways to reduce the risk.
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Feature Guides
Agent Mode Explained in Dyad
How AI agent mode works in Dyad, from autonomous task tracking and log reading to proactive debugging and layered file editing.
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Feature Guides
Import Existing Projects into AI App Builders
How to bring an existing codebase into Dyad for AI-assisted development, including local folder import, GitHub repo import, auto-generated AI rules, and cross-app references.
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Feature Guides
Extend Dyad with MCP Servers
MCP servers give Dyad access to external tools, databases, and APIs. Install them from Dyad Hub with one click.
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Guides, comparisons, and product notes for building with more control.
Tutorials
Free AI App Prompt Generator for App Builders
Describe your app in a few fields and get a build prompt plus three follow-up prompts for Dyad or any AI app builder. Free, and it runs in your browser.
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Engineering
AI Agent Tool Calling in Electron
How Dyad implements AI agent tool calling inside a desktop app, covering the agent loop, tool definitions with Zod schemas, the user consent system, and MCP integration.
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Feature Guides
AI Coding Rules for Your App Builder
How to use AI_RULES.md to control what an AI code generator does in your project. Practical examples for enforcing tech stack choices, protecting files, and keeping your app consistent.
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Tutorials
Best AI Model for Vibe Coding
A practical breakdown of Claude, GPT, Gemini, and local models for AI app building, and how Dyad lets you switch between all of them.
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Comparisons
Build Apps with Your Own API Key
How bringing your own API key or ChatGPT subscription to Dyad cuts AI app building costs by 10x compared to cloud subscriptions, with setup steps for OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google.
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Tutorials
Build a Mobile App with AI
Turn an AI-generated web app into a native iOS and Android app using Dyad and Capacitor. Covers the decision framework, upgrade path, and testing workflow.
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Tutorials
Turn a ChatGPT Idea into a Real App
How to take an app idea you planned in ChatGPT and turn it into working software using Dyad, a free open-source AI app builder.
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Engineering
AI-Powered Claude Code Permission Hooks
Dyad's open-source repo uses Claude Code hooks with a Python-based system that calls Claude Sonnet to classify operations as GREEN, YELLOW, or RED. Here is how the architecture works.
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Tutorials
Deploy Your AI-Built App for Free
How to deploy an AI app for free using Dyad's GitHub integration and Vercel. Covers the full publish pipeline from local project to live URL, with no command line required.
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Comparisons
Dyad vs Bolt.new vs Replit Comparison
A side-by-side AI app builder comparison testing deployment workflow, database integration, code export, and total cost to go live on all three platforms.
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Tutorials
Local AI Coding with Ollama and Dyad
How to build apps offline using local AI models with Dyad. Covers Ollama, LM Studio, custom OpenAI-compatible providers, and enterprise options like AWS Bedrock and Google Vertex AI.
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Tutorials
Scale AI-Built Apps Beyond the Prototype
Practical techniques for taking an AI-built prototype to production, covering context management, modular architecture, AI rules, and security reviews.
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Tutorials
Build a Full-Stack Supabase App with AI
How to go from zero to a working app with auth, a PostgreSQL database, Row-Level Security, and edge functions using AI chat prompts in Dyad.
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Tutorials
Vibe Code Your First App in 5 Minutes
A step-by-step vibe coding beginner tutorial. Install Dyad, write one prompt, and have a working app running locally on your machine.
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Tutorials
10 Vibe Coding Project Ideas With Prompts
Ten concrete vibe coding project ideas you can build in a weekend, each with a ready-to-use prompt for Dyad and a description of what you get.
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Tutorials
Is Vibe Coded Software Secure?
AI-generated code introduces real security risks. Here is what the data says about vibe coding security, and how to protect your app before it ships.
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Tutorials
Vibe Coding Side Hustle with Micro-SaaS
A practical guide to building and selling micro-SaaS apps using vibe coding with Dyad. Covers project ideas, realistic earnings, and a step-by-step workflow from prompt to paid client.
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Tutorials
Top prompts for fixing vibe-coded apps
Ten copy-paste prompts you can use to debug a vibe-coded app, plus tips for getting useful answers and avoiding repeat bugs.
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Comparisons
Zero lock-in and cloud AI app builders costs
Understand how lock-in happens in cloud AI app builders, what it costs over time, and what “zero lock-in” looks like in practice. Use the checklist to evaluate tools before you commit months of work.
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Comparisons
Free AI App Builders Compared (2026)
A practical comparison of free tiers across Dyad, v0, Bolt.new, Lovable, Replit, and bolt.diy.
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Tutorials
Vibe Code Your Own WhatsApp AI Agent in 30 Minutes with Meatball and Dyad
Learn how to use Meatball to use the WhatsApp API painlessly.
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Comparisons
The best v0 alternative - free, open‑source, local AI app builder
Dyad vs v0 - Why developers are switching to this free, local v0 alternative. Local project files, any AI model, unlimited builds. Download free today.
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Feature Guides
Dyad is an open-source AI app builder
Meet Dyad, the free and open-source AI app builder that lets you create powerful custom apps by chatting with AI.
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