Build desktop apps with AI — no coding required

Describe it.
AI builds it.

A free, open-source desktop app that turns plain English into real desktop applications. Just chat — no coding required.

Note-taking apps, file managers, dashboards, image editors — if you can describe it, it can build it. Complete with native menus, system tray, auto-updates, and cross-platform installers.

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Windows, macOS & Linux · Free & open source

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● Discussed Q2 roadmap priorities
● Design review scheduled for Friday
● Need to finalize API contracts
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● Discussed Q2 roadmap priorities
● Design review scheduled for Friday
● Need to finalize API contracts
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Animated demo of the App Generator desktop experience

Everything you need to build desktop apps

From idea to distributed application — all through conversation.

Chat to Create

Describe your app in plain English. The AI sets up the project, writes the code, and configures everything automatically.

Live Testing

Your app automatically launches as a real desktop window. See changes instantly as you iterate through conversation.

One-Click Distribution

Build installers with electron-builder and publish releases to GitHub automatically. Your app is ready to share.

Cross-Platform

Build for Windows, macOS, and Linux from a single codebase. GitHub Actions CI handles multi-platform builds automatically.

Auto-Updates

Every app includes electron-updater built in. Push a new release and your users get updated seamlessly via GitHub Releases.

Full Customization

System tray icons, file dialogs, native menus, keyboard shortcuts, notifications — full access to native desktop APIs.

New in latest release

What's new

Recent additions that make building apps even easier.

Conversation Branching

Edit any message and explore alternate paths. Navigate between branches to compare different approaches to your app without losing work.

Adaptive AI

The AI matches your technical level automatically. It asks about your project goals before building so you get exactly what you need, not a generic template.

Monetization Guidance

Built-in walkthroughs for Stripe integration, terms of service, and privacy policies. Everything you need to start charging for your apps.

Licensing & Open Source Choices

Decide whether your app is open or closed source as part of the build workflow. The AI configures licenses, README, and repository settings for you.

How it works

From idea to installed desktop app in four steps.

1

Describe

Tell the AI what app you want in plain English. "Build me a Markdown editor with live preview."

2

Build

AI scaffolds the Electron project, installs dependencies, writes all the code, and configures native features.

3

Test

Your app launches as a real desktop window. Iterate with follow-up messages until it is exactly right.

4

Distribute

One click to build installers for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Publish to GitHub Releases with auto-updates.

Choose your AI platform

App Generator works with leading AI coding platforms. Pick the one that fits your style.

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Claude

by Anthropic

$20 /month
  • Claude Code (terminal-based)
  • Excellent for complex logic
  • Strong reasoning & planning
  • Max plan recommended
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Codex

by OpenAI

$20 /month
  • Codex CLI (terminal-based)
  • Fast code generation
  • Good multi-file refactoring
  • Plus plan or higher

Download App Generator

Free and open source. Available for all major platforms.

Primary

Windows

.exe installer

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macOS

.dmg installer

Coming soon

Linux

AppImage & .deb

Coming soon
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Frequently asked questions

Yes. The desktop app is completely free and open-source under the MIT license. The only cost is your chosen AI platform (Claude at $20/month or Codex at $20/month). There are no per-usage fees, no hidden costs, and no premium tiers.
Not at all. You describe what you want in plain English and the AI handles all the code — project setup, dependencies, Electron configuration, UI components, and packaging. You just chat and iterate.
Desktop applications of all kinds: note-taking apps, file managers, dashboards, inventory trackers, image editors, music players, productivity tools, data viewers, system utilities — any Electron-based desktop app you can describe.
Yes! App Generator includes one-click distribution via electron-builder and GitHub Releases. It can create installers for Windows (.exe), macOS (.dmg), and Linux (.AppImage, .deb). You can also set up GitHub Actions for automated multi-platform builds.
Yes. Every app built with App Generator can include electron-updater for seamless auto-updates via GitHub Releases. When you push a new version, your users receive the update automatically.
Website Generator builds web apps deployed to Cloudflare. App Generator builds native desktop applications with Electron — apps that install on your computer with native menus, system tray, file system access, and offline support. They are companion tools by the same developer.
Yes! App Generator itself is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The apps you build with it can also target all three platforms — you can build cross-platform installers from a single codebase.