dyad-sh/dyad

Project overview

Dyad is a local, open-source AI application builder for Mac and Windows that positions itself as an alternative to hosted tools like Lovable, v0, Replit, and Bolt. It runs on your machine and lets you supply your own AI API keys.

Project type

AI Coding

Use cases

Coding & Development

Deployment

Refer to project documentation

License

License pending

Best for

• Developers and creators who want to build applications locally on Mac or Windows.
• Users who need to maintain data privacy and control by running the app builder on their own machine.

Key capabilities

• Provides an AI app builder for creating applications as a local alternative to hosted app-building tools.
• Runs on the user's machine and is described as private and fully under the user's control.
• Allows users to use their own AI API keys, avoiding vendor lock-in.
• Documents running the application on Mac or Windows.

Limitations and risks

• Cross-platform support is documented specifically for Mac and Windows environments.
• The application requires users to supply their own AI API keys to function, which may incur costs from external providers.

Getting started

• Setup is rated as easy: download the application and run it. The documentation states that no sign-up is required.

Evidence and sources

• GitHub project description: Local, open-source AI app builder for power users ✨ v0 / Lovable / Replit / Bolt alternative 🌟 Star if you like it!
• README: Dyad is a local, open-source AI app builder. It's fast, private, and fully under your control — like Lovable, v0, or Bolt, but running right on your machine.
• README: - ⚡️ **Local**: Fast, private and no lock-in. - 🛠 **Bring your own keys**: Use your own AI API keys — no vendor lock-in. - 🖥️ **Cross-platform**: Easy to run on Mac or Windows.
• README: No sign-up required. Just download and go.
• Release: v1.7.0

Reviewed at: 2026-07-17T11:42:36Z