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Frequently asked questions

General​

What is Appifex?​

Appifex is an AI-powered platform that generates full-stack applications from natural language descriptions. You describe what you want to build, and Appifex creates the code, sets up the database, and deploys your app automatically.

Do I need to know how to code?​

No coding experience is required. You can build complete applications using natural language prompts. However, if you do know how to code, you can use the built-in editor to customize the generated code.

What can I build with Appifex?​

  • Web applications (React)
  • Mobile apps (iOS and Android with React Native)
  • Full-stack apps with backends (Python/FastAPI)
  • APIs and microservices
  • Convert websites into mobile apps

How long does it take to build an app?​

Simple apps can be generated in 1-2 minutes. More complex applications with multiple features may take 5-10 minutes. You can continue iterating to add more features.

Platforms & Technology​

What technologies does Appifex use?​

  • Web: React, Vite, TailwindCSS, TypeScript
  • Mobile: React Native, Expo
  • Backend: Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy
  • Database: PostgreSQL (NeonDB)
  • Hosting: Vercel, Expo

Can I use my own tech stack?​

Appifex generates code using its standard stack, which is optimized for quick development and reliable deployment. You can customize the generated code, but the core frameworks are fixed.

Does the code belong to me?​

Yes, you own all code generated by Appifex. It's stored in your GitHub repository, and you can use it however you like.

Deployment & Hosting​

Where are my apps hosted?​

  • Web apps: Vercel (global CDN)
  • Mobile apps: Expo for development, App Store/Play Store for production
  • Databases: NeonDB (PostgreSQL)
  • Code: GitHub

Can I use my own domain?​

Yes, you can configure custom domains through Vercel for web apps.

How much does hosting cost?​

Appifex handles hosting through Vercel's free tier. For higher traffic or custom domains, you may need a Vercel paid plan.

Features & Capabilities​

Can I edit the generated code?​

Yes, you can edit code directly in Appifex's built-in editor or clone the GitHub repository and edit in any IDE.

Can I work with a team?​

Yes, you can share projects with team members and use Coder mode for branch-based collaboration with pull requests.

Does Appifex support real-time features?​

Yes, you can request real-time features like live updates, chat, and collaborative editing.

Can I add user authentication?​

Yes, Appifex can generate authentication systems with email/password, social login (Google, GitHub), or integrate with services like Clerk or Supabase Auth.

Pricing & Usage​

Is Appifex free?​

Appifex offers a free tier with limited credits. For more usage, paid plans are available.

What are credits?​

Credits are consumed when you generate code. Each prompt uses credits based on complexity. You can see your remaining credits in the dashboard.

What happens if I run out of credits?​

You'll be prompted to upgrade your plan or wait for credits to reset (depending on your plan).

Troubleshooting​

My app won't build. What should I do?​

  1. Check the activity log for error messages
  2. Appifex's AI Fix Agent often resolves issues automatically
  3. If it persists, describe the error in a new prompt
  4. Check the Troubleshooting guide

The generated code doesn't match what I asked for.​

Try being more specific in your prompt. Include:

  • Detailed feature descriptions
  • UI preferences
  • Specific behavior you want

Can I rollback to a previous version?​

Yes, in Coder mode you can restore to any previous task. All changes are also stored in Git history.

Support​

How do I get help?​

  • Join our Discord community
  • Check this documentation
  • Email support for account issues

How do I report a bug?​

Report bugs in our Discord or email support with:

  • What you were trying to do
  • What happened instead
  • Any error messages you saw