Dyad
Dyad is a local, open-source AI app builder that runs on your machine, offering speed, privacy, and full control. It solves the problem of vendor lock-in and cloud dependency by letting you use your own AI API keys. It is for developers who want to build AI apps locally without signing up or relying on hosted services.
✨ Key features
- Local execution for speed and privacy.
- Bring your own AI API keys, no lock-in.
- Cross-platform support for Mac and Windows.
- No sign-up required to download and use.
- Open-source with Apache 2.0 license (core).
🎯 Use cases
- Build AI-powered applications entirely on your local machine.
- Prototype AI app ideas without cloud dependencies.
- Develop with your preferred AI providers using your own keys.
- Create private AI tools where data stays on your device.
📦 Installation
🧰 Requirements: Runs on Mac or Windows; requires your own AI API keys for AI features.
No installation steps are provided in the README. Download the appropriate version for your platform from https://www.dyad.sh/#download.
🚀 Usage
No usage example is provided in the README.
❓ FAQ
Do I need to sign up to use Dyad?
No, the README states 'No sign-up required. Just download and go.'
Can I use my own AI API keys?
Yes, Dyad supports bringing your own keys, which avoids vendor lock-in.
Which operating systems are supported?
Dyad is cross-platform and easy to run on Mac or Windows.
Is Dyad open-source?
Yes, the code outside src/pro is licensed under Apache 2.0, while src/pro is under the Functional Source License 1.1 Apache 2.0.
📊 Repository
🤖 Overview, features, install steps and FAQ were generated from the project's README on Sep 4, 2026. Always check the original source before running commands.