An open source AI app builder you can self-host
AppBlips is MIT licensed and runs on your own machine or server with your own AI key. It is a simple, free alternative to hosted AI builders such as Lovable, Bolt and v0.
How AppBlips differs
Tools like Lovable, Bolt and v0 are powerful and aimed at full multi-file projects. AppBlips takes a different approach and optimises for simplicity: one prompt box, a live preview, and a single self-contained HTML file as output, with no build tooling.
Self-host in minutes
Clone the GitHub repository and run it with Node.js or Docker. You keep full control of your data and choose your AI provider: OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama for local models, Groq, DeepSeek, or any OpenAI-compatible endpoint.
- MIT license, no per-seat fees
- No lock-in: your apps are plain HTML files
- Sandboxed previews with strict iframe isolation
Or skip setup with the cloud
The hosted studio needs no installation and includes managed AI models. It is free during open beta with a free account. Optional paid plans are planned for later, and self-hosting stays free.
Frequently asked questions
Is AppBlips open source?
Yes. It is released under the MIT license and the source is on GitHub.
How does it compare with Lovable or Bolt?
Those tools target full multi-file projects. AppBlips is intentionally simpler: single-file apps and websites, no developer tooling, and a self-host option.
Which AI providers work when self-hosting?
OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, Groq, DeepSeek, or any OpenAI-compatible API.
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