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Getting started

Get your first app running in under 5 minutes.

Step 1: Create an account​

  1. Visit www.appifex.ai
  2. Click Sign up or Get started
  3. Create your account with email or social login

Step 2: Choose your platform​

Select what you want to build:

PlatformBest for
MobileiOS and Android apps with native features
WebWebsites and web applications

You can always add more platforms later.

Step 3: Describe your app​

Type your app idea in the prompt box. Be specific about what you want:

Good prompt:

Build a recipe app where users can:
- Browse recipes by category
- Save favorites
- Create shopping lists from ingredients
- Share recipes with friends

Less effective prompt:

Make me a recipe app

The more details you provide, the better the result.

Step 4: Watch it build​

Once you submit your prompt, Appifex will:

  1. Analyze your request - Understanding what you want to build
  2. Generate code - Creating React/React Native components, APIs, database schemas
  3. Deploy automatically - Pushing to GitHub, deploying to Vercel/Expo

You'll see real-time progress in the activity log.

Step 5: Access your app​

When complete, you'll get:

  • Live URL - Your deployed web app (e.g., your-app.vercel.app)
  • QR Code - Scan to preview mobile apps on your phone
  • GitHub Repo - Full source code, automatically versioned

What's next?​

Add features​

Continue the conversation to expand your app:

"Add user authentication with email and password"
"Include a dashboard showing recipe statistics"

Edit code directly​

Use the built-in code editor to customize:

  • Change colors and styling
  • Modify component behavior
  • Add custom logic

Changes deploy automatically when you save.

Add platforms​

Built a web app? Add mobile:

"Create a mobile version that shares the same backend"

Choose your workflow​

Appifex offers two development modes:

  • Changes go directly to production
  • Simple, fast iteration
  • Perfect for solo projects and prototyping

Coder mode (for teams)​

  • Git branch-based development
  • Pull request workflow
  • Two-way GitHub sync
  • Great for team collaboration

Learn more about Builder vs Coder mode.

Tips for success​

  1. Start simple - Begin with core features, then iterate
  2. Be specific - Include details about UI, features, and behavior
  3. Iterate often - Build in small steps rather than all at once
  4. Use the editor - Fine-tune generated code for polish

Ready to dive deeper? Explore our feature guides or jump into building your first app.