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Explore how our platform works and what you can build.

What is the Anything App platform?

Anything App is an all-in-one web platform where you can create, publish, and share custom apps instantly. All apps live on our platform and are accessible through shareable links that work on any device with a web browser.

Key Points:

  • All apps are published to our platform and accessible via shareable links
  • Apps work on any device with a web browser - no app store required
  • Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) can be installed directly from the browser to your phone or desktop for a native-like experience
  • Publishing is instant - one click and your app is live with a unique URL

What we handle for you

Our all-in-one platform handles the complex technical details so you can focus entirely on creating useful custom apps. Here's what we take care of behind the scenes:

AI provider integration

We handle integrating with AI providers so you don't have to worry about API keys, rate limits, or cost management. Your users get access to powerful AI capabilities immediately and AI usage counts towards the user's monthly usage limit not yours.

Private data storage

Your data is stored securely in your own private database that syncs across all your devices. When you share an app, others see their own data, not yours. We use industry-standard security to protect your information.

Automatic data migrations

We handle the complex technical details of migrating your data from one version to the next powered by AI. You can focus on creating your app, and we'll handle the rest.

One-click publishing

Publish your app with a single click and get a unique, shareable link instantly. No configuration, servers, or technical knowledge required - just create and publish.

Authentication management

User authentication is handled seamlessly by the platform. Users sign in once to access all apps, with secure session management and user identification built-in to every app you create.

Progressive Web App (PWA) support

Every app is automatically built as a Progressive Web App that can be installed directly to mobile devices and desktops, providing a native app-like experience with offline capabilities.

Built-in push notifications

Push notifications are integrated into the platform and handled automatically. Your apps can send timely updates and alerts to users without any additional setup or configuration required.

Secure sandboxed environment

Every app runs in a completely isolated sandbox with strict security boundaries ensuring apps can't interfere with each other or access unauthorized data, and your data never leaves your private database.

Available components

Mix and match these powerful components to create your perfect AI app. Each component is designed to be easy to use and fully integrated with our platform.

AI Chat

Build a personalized AI assistant that understands your context and remembers your preferences over time

Example: "Create a writing coach that helps me improve my blog posts by giving feedback on clarity, tone, and structure"

AI Text Generation

Transform any input into polished output, turning notes into content and raw ideas into finished drafts

Example: "Create a content repurposer that takes my long-form blog posts and generates social media posts for different platforms"

AI Object Generation

Generate structured data you can edit and refine, perfect for building collections, catalogs, or creative projects

Example: "Create a recipe generator that produces structured recipes I can save, rate, and organize by cuisine"

AI Image Generation

Create custom visuals from text descriptions, generating artwork, illustrations, or creative assets for your projects

Example: "Create a thumbnail generator that produces eye-catching images for my YouTube videos based on the video topic"

AI Speech Generation

Convert text to natural-sounding speech to create audio versions of content, build learning tools, or add voice to your apps

Example: "Create a language learning app that reads vocabulary words aloud and helps me practice pronunciation"

AI Text Understanding

Analyze and understand unstructured text like documents, articles, and notes to extract insights, summarize content, and answer questions

Example: "Create a document analyzer that reads my uploaded PDFs and notes, extracts key information, and lets me ask questions about the content"

AI Image Understanding

Analyze and understand images to extract information, describe contents, or answer questions about photos

Example: "Create a plant identifier that analyzes photos of plants and tells me their name, care requirements, and whether they're safe for pets"

AI Audio Understanding

Turn audio into action by transcribing recordings, extracting key insights, and building searchable audio libraries

Example: "Create a meeting notes app that transcribes my recordings and extracts action items, decisions, and key topics"

AI Video Understanding

Understand video content from uploads or YouTube to summarize, extract key moments, and answer questions about what happened

Example: "Create a YouTube research tool that summarizes videos, extracts the main arguments, and saves key timestamps for later"

AI Web Search

Search the web for real-time information to keep your apps current with the latest data and news

Example: "Create a trend tracker that searches for the latest news in my industry and summarizes the key developments"

Web Content Extraction

Extract and process content from any URL, turning articles, pages, and documents into actionable information

Example: "Create a research assistant that extracts key points from articles I'm reading and saves them to my notes"

Private Database

Your data persists and compounds over time, so you can build apps that remember, learn, and grow with you

Example: "Create a personal CRM that tracks my professional contacts, conversation history, and follow-up reminders"

Push Notifications

Get timely reminders and alerts that keep you on track with your goals and routines

Example: "Create a habit tracker that sends me daily reminders and celebrates my streaks"

File Upload

Upload and organize files in your apps, including images, audio, video, and PDFs

Example: "Create a media library where I can upload and organize my photos, videos, and documents into collections"

Charts & Graphs

Visualize your progress and data to track trends, see patterns, and understand your metrics at a glance

Example: "Create a fitness dashboard that tracks my workouts and shows my progress over time with charts"

Markdown

Display rich formatted content, perfect for reports, documentation, or structured writing projects

Example: "Create a weekly review app that generates a formatted summary of my accomplishments and goals"

Diagrams

Create visual diagrams to map out ideas, processes, and relationships using simple Mermaid syntax

Example: "Create a project planner that generates flowcharts using Mermaid syntax to show the steps and dependencies for my projects"

Current limitations

To maintain security, quality, and reliability, the following features are not currently supported but may be added in future updates:

Personal Tools, Not Commercial Apps

Apps live on our platform and are designed for personal productivity, not for building businesses or commercial products. No payment processing or e-commerce.

Private by Default

Your data is yours alone. Each user has their own private database that others can't access. When someone else uses your app, they see their own data, not yours.

Authentication Handled for You

User accounts and login are managed by our platform automatically, so there's no need to build auth systems yourself.

All AI Built In

Our AI capabilities cover most use cases, but you can't connect custom third-party APIs or services. This keeps apps simpler and more reliable.

Curated Component Library

Apps use our vetted component library rather than external packages. This ensures stability and security across all apps.

Secure Sandbox Environment

Apps run in a sandboxed environment for security. External links open as copyable text rather than new windows.

Single-User Focus

Apps are built for individual use, so real-time collaboration and shared editing aren't supported. Your apps are your personal tools.

Embedded Maps Only

Google Maps embeds work great for displaying locations, but interactive mapping libraries aren't available.

No QR Code Support

QR code generation and scanning aren't currently available on the platform.

Code Export and Portability

All app code is accessible to you as frontend React code, but it uses platform-specific hooks and APIs. While you can't directly export to GitHub or run it outside our platform, you can copy and use the code as a prototype or starting point for other app builders or AI coding assistants.

No App Store Publishing

This is an all-in-one web platform that's not designed to support native iOS/Android development. Apps work as Progressive Web Apps that can be installed on phones directly from the browser, but can't be published to app stores.

No Built-in Monetization

There's currently no way to monetize apps or add payment processing. Apps are designed for personal productivity and sharing, not commercial use. If you have specific monetization needs, please contact us as this is something we may consider in the future.

Ready to build your own app?

Armed with this knowledge, you're ready to create something amazing.