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## Resource: Get Started with the AI App Builder

## Article: Build an App with AI

## Article Link: https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/build-with-ai/get-started-with-the-ai-app-builder.md

## Article Content:

# Get Started with the AI App Builder
<blockquote class="caution">

__Alpha:__
The [AI app builder](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/build-with-ai/about-the-ai-app-builder.md) is currently in alpha. This feature is subject to change and may have bugs, issues, and limitations. We're actively improving it based on your feedback.

</blockquote>


This guide walks you through creating a Wix app in the [AI app builder](https://dev.wix.com/app-builder?referrer=https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps.md). You describe your app idea in the AI app builder chat, and the built-in agent uses the [Wix CLI](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/frameworks/wix-cli/about-the-wix-cli.md) to generate your app project. To continue editing your app after the initial build, edit directly in the [workspace](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/app-workspace/about-the-app-workspace.md) or [connect to GitHub](building-apps-with-ai/git-hub-integration/set-up-git-hub-integration) and use the Wix CLI. 

<blockquote class="tip">

__Tip:__ To get started quickly, select a template to create a working app in the [workspace](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/app-workspace/about-the-app-workspace.md) instead of describing your app idea in the AI app builder.

</blockquote>

## Step 1 | Generate your app

Use the AI app builder to describe your app idea and generate your project. The AI app builder creates your app using [extensions](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/develop-your-app/extensions/about-extensions.md), which add functionality to your app. An app can have multiple extensions that work together to provide various features across different user interfaces and backend services. 

> **Note:** The AI app builder can generate some extensions, but not all. For a list of supported extensions, see [Supported Features and Limitations](building-apps-with-ai/get-started/limitations-and-known-issues).

To generate your app, follow these steps:

1. [Start a new app project](https://dev.wix.com/app-builder?referrer=https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps.md) and describe your app idea in the AI app builder chat. You can type a custom description or select a sample prompt.
2. The AI app builder creates a blueprint, a summary of your app's key features and structure. It then builds your app, generating the necessary code and setting up the app dashboard.
   - While your app is building, you see an outline of the build process in the AI app builder chat, showing which files are being created.
   - As files are created, they appear as clickable links in the AI app builder chat. Click any file link to jump directly to that file in the **Code** tab.
   - For dashboard pages, the AI app builder generates a `patterns.json` file using [Auto Patterns](https://dev.wix.com/docs/api-preview/building-apps-with-ai/auto-patterns/about-auto-patterns.md) to configure your dashboard pages.

## Step 2 | Test your app

Test your app to verify that all features work correctly and fix any issues before making your app available to users.

Select **Test App** in the top right corner of your workspace to [test your app on a development site](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/test-your-app/test-your-app-on-a-premium-site.md). 

> **Note:** If your app includes site extensions such as widgets, they won't appear in the **Site** preview until you complete the app setup. In the **Preview** tab, select **Editor** to complete the setup, then return to **Site** to see your extensions.

## Step 3 | Release a new app version

Release a new app version to make your changes available.

1. Click **Release** in the top-right corner of the Workspace.
2. In the popup, add any version notes describing what changed in this release.
3. Click **Release Version**.

> **Notes:**
> - The release process may take a few minutes to complete.
> - You must release your app before extensions appear in the app dashboard.

## Step 4 | Distribute your app 

After you release your app, you can begin the [app distribution](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/about-app-distribution.md) process. Choose from one of the following distribution flows:

- [Submit your app to the Wix App Market](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/submit-your-first-app-version.md).
- [Share your app directly with users](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/install-your-app/share-an-app-install-link.md).

 >**Note:** When you click **Publish to App Market** at the bottom of the app dashboard, you may need to fix blockers before your app can be submitted for review. Select **Fix blockers** to see a list of issues you need to fix. You can't use the AI app builder chat to fix blockers.

## See also

- [Supported Features and Limitations](building-apps-with-ai/get-started/limitations-and-known-issues)
- [Best Practices for AI Prompts](https://dev.wix.com/docs/api-preview/building-apps-with-ai/get-started/best-practices-for-ai-prompts.md)
- [Test Your App's Upgrade Process](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/test-your-app/test-your-app-s-upgrade-process.md)
- [App Checks and Testing Guide](https://dev.wix.com/docs/build-apps/launch-your-app/app-distribution/test-your-app/app-checks-and-testing-guide.md)