Dyad

In plain words

Dyad is a free, open-source coding tool that generates UI components and websites locally on Windows and Mac. It works as an alternative to commercial platforms like v0, Lovable, and Bolt, allowing users to connect any AI model, including free options from Gemini and OpenRouter. Designed for developers who want to avoid vendor lock-in, Dyad runs entirely on the user's machine without external dependencies or limitations.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Dyad is a free, local, open-source vibe coding tool. It's an alternative to v0, Lovable, and Bolt, but without the lock-in or limitations - you can use any AI model (including free Gemini & OpenRouter ones)! Download it for free: runs on Windows and Mac

Build full-stack AI apps on your desktop with Dyad, the free, local, open-source AI app builder. Use any AI model, own your code. Zero lock-in.

Turn your ideas into web apps without coding . Use your favorite AI models . Own your code. Zero lock-in. Dyad gives you visual customization with full control over the code—so you never get stuck. “ Dyad completely changed the way I build web interfaces. It feels like having a design and dev partner that truly understands my ideas. ” Connect Supabase or Neon with 1 click. Instant schemas, migrations, and auth. Catches security bugs, injection, and misconfigs before you ship. Deploy to GitHub and Vercel in a few clicks—or bring your own cloud. Bring your own API keys, choose any model (even offline ones), and keep 100% of your source code. “ I have used Lovable, Base44, bolt, and replit,…from dyad.sh

In the maker’s words, at launch

Hi HN! I left Google earlier this year and created Dyad, a local, open-source AI app builder made with Electron. The motivation: I tried one of the popular cloud-based AI app builders, but when I pulled down the app to run locally and debug in Cursor, it just didn’t work. So I created Dyad, an app builder that runs…

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