Quick Start Guide

Skappa lets you build full-stack applications by describing what you want in plain English. No framework knowledge, terminal commands, or boilerplate is required. This guide walks you through creating your first app from signup to a live URL you can share.

Step 1 — Create Your Account

Visit skappa.io and click "Get Started Free." You can sign up with Google or email. No credit card is needed — your free Spark plan includes 50 monthly AI credits so you can start building right away.

Step 2 — Start a New Project

From your dashboard, click "New App." You will see two options: start from a blank canvas or pick a pre-built template from the gallery. For your first project, a blank canvas is recommended so you can experience the full AI generation flow.

Step 3 — Describe Your App

In the chat panel, describe what you want to build. Be specific about features, layout, and behavior. Here is an example prompt:

Build a personal task manager with:
- A kanban board with To Do, In Progress, and Done columns
- Drag-and-drop cards between columns
- Each card has a title, description, and due date
- A dark theme with rounded cards

Skappa's AI analyzes your description, plans the component architecture, and generates a complete Next.js application with React components, Tailwind CSS styling, and any necessary logic.

Step 4 — Preview and Iterate

The editor opens with a live preview on the right. You can interact with your app immediately — click buttons, fill out forms, and navigate between pages. Want to make changes? Simply describe them in the chat:

"Add a priority badge to each card — red for High, yellow for Medium, green for Low."

The AI regenerates only the affected components so your changes appear in seconds. Switch between Build, Discuss, and Fix modes depending on whether you want to add features, ask questions, or debug an issue.

Step 5 — Deploy

When you are happy with your app, click the "Deploy" button in the top-right corner. Skappa builds and deploys your project to a Vercel-powered infrastructure in 10–30 seconds. You receive a live URL like yourapp.vercel.app that you can share with anyone. Later, you can connect a custom domain for a professional touch.