get-convex/chef

The only AI app builder that knows backend

What it solves

Chef is an AI-powered app builder designed to create full-stack web applications. It removes the complexity of backend development by integrating a built-in database, authentication, file uploads, and background workflows directly into the generation process.

How it works

Built on top of Convex, a reactive database, Chef uses an agentic loop to generate code. It leverages Convex's APIs, which are optimized for code generation, to provision and configure the backend. Users can provide API keys for providers like Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, or xAI to power the underlying LLMs.

Who it’s for

Web developers and entrepreneurs who want to rapidly prototype or build full-stack applications without manually configuring backend infrastructure.

Highlights

  • Built-in database and zero-config authentication.
  • Supports real-time UIs and background workflows.
  • Agentic loop for automated code generation.
  • Compatible with multiple LLM providers (Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, xAI).
  • Forked from bolt.diy for enhanced full-stack capabilities.

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