Building Apps

Fine’s Agent can build full-stack web-apps from scratch, making it easy for anyone to build custom software.

Why build an app in Fine?

There are many reasons to build your own custom software - especially with it being so easy in Fine!

Streamline work operations
Start a new business
Own your audience If you’ve built an audience that is dependent on another platform, be aware that it could be swept out from under your feet at any moment. Remember the chaos caused by the TikTok ban in the US? Moving your audience to a custom platform ensures that you are in full control.
Streamline personal chores. Why should we only use software to automate work chores? If you’re subscribed to a variety of SaaS platforms, paying anywhere between $10 and $300 per month, getting features you don’t need and not everything you’d like, you can take back control and cancel your subscriptions. Build exactly the features you need and only the features you need - don’t pay for anything more or less.

How does Fine build web-apps?

When you ask the Agent to start building a new app, it begins by taking your prompt and turning it into full specifications, including Design and Functionality.

The Agent has access to pre-built templates for starting different projects. Templates include everything needed, from page structure to icons. They also have a specific tech stack. Once it has created the specifications, it will select a template, clone it and begin editing it to build your App.

Frontend Tech Stack

Your frontend will be written in Typescript, React and Vite, using TailwindCSS and shadcn components.

What if I want to use something else?

If you want to circumvent Fine’s templates and overriding tech-stack that the Agent uses for new projects, you can. This is only recommended for experienced developers.

Instead of starting from the New Conversation page, head to Projects -> Create Project. Add a name and it will create a New Project connected to a GitHub Repo.
Click “Project Settings” and add your own custom instructions to “Project Instructions”. This can include the languages and coding style you’d like used.
Then, start a New Conversation and select the Project you’ve already created for your first prompt. Be aware - as you’ve gone around our templates, the Agent is more likely to run into trouble. Consider breaking the task down into multiple conversations and prompt carefully.

Backend Tech Stack

Your backend includes a PostgreSQL database, with built-in authentication capabilities.

Publishing your App

Taking your app live is simple with Fine's built-in deployment options.