In simple English
You describe a web app in plain English. This app writes the code and shows a live preview. You can chat with it to fix bugs or change features. It runs entirely on your computer, so your projects stay on your hard drive. You provide your own AI keys, and the app is free to use.
What it is
Micracode is a local desktop application built with Electron (a framework for building desktop apps using web technologies) and TypeScript. It acts as an open-source alternative to cloud-based app builders.
What it is good for
Solo builders who want to prototype web apps quickly with AI without paying a monthly subscription or sending their project code to a third-party server.
- Runs locally on your machine with no recurring subscription fees.
- Saves all generated projects as plain folders on your hard drive.
- Includes a built-in code editor for manual changes.
- Requires your own paid API key from OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google.
- Desktop builds are currently focused on macOS.
- Some advanced project features are still stubbed and do not work yet.
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VS Code and an OpenAI or Anthropic API key
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Download the latest macOS build from the GitHub Releases page, open it, and enter your AI provider key in the settings.