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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Latest articles
Guides, comparisons, and product notes for building with more control.
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 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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