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Getting Started

What types of apps can I build with GenMB?
You can build single-page and multi-page full-stack web applications including SaaS dashboards, e-commerce stores, landing pages, portfolios, CRM tools, booking systems, and more. GenMB generates complete projects with multi-page routing, state management, databases (Firestore or PostgreSQL), and 50+ integrations.
Do I need coding experience to use GenMB?
No coding experience is required! Simply describe what you want in plain English, and the AI will generate the code for you. If you know how to code, you can copy and customize the generated code in the built-in editor.
What technology does GenMB use to generate apps?
GenMB generates clean HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code using Tailwind CSS for styling. You can choose between Vanilla JS, React, or React + TypeScript frameworks. Frontend apps run instantly in-browser via ESM CDN. Backend apps get a Cloud Run Dev Sandbox with real server execution and package management.
How long does it take to generate an app with GenMB?
Most apps generate in 15–60 seconds. Simple single-page apps (landing pages, calculators, portfolios) take 15–30 seconds. Complex multi-page full-stack apps with databases and authentication take 30–90 seconds. Agent Mode for very complex apps runs 5–15 sequential tasks and may take 3–8 minutes, but shows real-time progress throughout.

Capabilities

Can GenMB really build full-stack applications?
Yes! GenMB automatically provisions backend infrastructure when your app needs it. Describe an app requiring user accounts, data persistence, or APIs, and GenMB will generate Firestore database, security rules, authentication flows, and CRUD operations. You can also enable Supabase for PostgreSQL.
What types of databases does GenMB support?
GenMB supports two database backends: Firestore (NoSQL) for document-based apps, and PostgreSQL via Firebase Data Connect for relational apps with foreign keys, joins, and complex queries. The AI auto-detects which database type fits your app. You can also enable Supabase for PostgreSQL with real-time subscriptions. All options include an interactive Schema Designer, Database Browser UI, and production-ready security rules.
Does GenMB support TypeScript?
Yes. Choose React + TypeScript as your framework and GenMB generates fully typed TSX components, interfaces, and utility functions. TypeScript projects use Vite for transpilation with a generated tsconfig.json. The Code Healer understands TypeScript and preserves type annotations during fixes. Available on all plans.
Can I build a SaaS app with user authentication and subscriptions on GenMB?
Yes. GenMB generates full SaaS apps with Google OAuth authentication (built-in), Stripe subscription billing, user dashboards, and multi-tenant data isolation. Enable the Clerk or Auth0 plugin for more auth options. The generated code handles sign-up flows, subscription gating, webhook-based billing events, and role-based access control out of the box.

Features

What is Agent Mode and how does it work?
Agent Mode is an autonomous AI feature for building complex apps. When enabled, the AI breaks your request into 5-15 sequential tasks, executes each with automatic error recovery (up to 3 retries), and creates checkpoints after each successful task. You can pause, resume, or stop the process at any time.
Can I make my app work offline as a mobile app?
Yes! GenMB supports PWA (Progressive Web App) generation. Enable the PWA toggle when creating your app, and GenMB will automatically generate a manifest.json, service worker, and offline fallback page. Your app can then be installed on mobile devices and work offline.
Can I upload images and other files to use in my app?
Yes! GenMB supports static asset management. You can upload images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, SVG), fonts (WOFF, WOFF2, TTF), data files (JSON, CSV, XML), documents (PDF), audio (MP3, WAV), and video (MP4, WebM). Each file can be up to 10MB, with 100MB total storage per app.
Is there version history for my apps?
Yes! GenMB automatically saves versions of your app as you make changes. You can view the version history, preview any previous version, and rollback to it instantly with atomic transactions ensuring data consistency.
Can I add Supabase, Stripe, or authentication to my app?
Yes! GenMB has 50+ built-in plugin integrations across payments, auth, storage, analytics, and AI. Popular ones include Supabase (database, auth, storage), Stripe (payments), and Clerk (user management). Enable them in the Integrations panel, add your API keys, and the AI automatically generates code that works with your configured services. You can also manage environment variables and secrets through the Env Vars panel.
What is Design View and how does it work?
Design View is a visual theme editor in the app editor. It extracts design tokens (colors, fonts) from your live preview, lets you swap colors, change typography, or apply pre-built theme presets — all with instant live preview. When you apply, the AI rewrites your source code with the new design system.
Can I queue multiple prompts at once?
Yes! With Prompt Queue, you can queue up to 10 prompts while the AI is processing your current request. Queued prompts execute automatically in order when the current generation completes. You can also remove or clear queued items before they run.
Does GenMB have pre-built workflow templates?
Yes. GenMB includes 6 pre-built workflow templates covering common automation patterns like scheduled Airtable digests, API health monitoring, database report emails, AI-powered request classification, Slack message summarization, and Google Sheets data transforms. Import any template with one click and customize it in the visual workflow builder.
Does GenMB have a planning mode?
Yes. Toggle Plan Mode (Brain icon) in the chat panel to get a structured analysis of what will be built — covering affected files, implementation plan, and trade-offs — before any code changes. For complex multi-page apps, GenMB also auto-generates architecture plans. GenMB Code (Pro) adds execution plans with approve/reject gates for full control.
Does GenMB scan for security vulnerabilities?
Yes. Every code generation runs through an OWASP Top 10 security scanner that detects XSS, exposed secrets, SQL injection, CORS misconfigurations, and more in ~50ms. Unlike competitors that only report issues, GenMB auto-fixes critical and high-severity findings through the Code Healer. You receive clean, security-hardened code with a security score on every generation — available on all plans including Free.
Can I collaborate with my team on GenMB apps?
Yes! GenMB supports team workspaces with collaborator roles, so multiple people can work on apps together. You can also sync with GitHub for push/pull workflows, share apps via public links, or export as ZIP for your preferred development environment.
What is GenMB Code?
GenMB Code is an AI-powered coding assistant (Pro feature) that provides precise, file-level edits within your app. Unlike chat refinement which regenerates code, GenMB Code makes targeted modifications — fixing a specific function, updating a component, or adding a feature — with execution plans you can approve or reject before changes are applied.
Can I import designs from Figma?
Yes. GenMB supports Figma import — paste a Figma frame URL and the AI converts your design into working code. It preserves layout structure, spacing, typography, and colors. Works best with well-organized Figma files using auto-layout. Available on all plans.
What is the GenMB Marketplace?
The Marketplace is a community library of app templates created by GenMB users. Browse, preview, and install templates to use as starting points for your own projects. You can also publish your apps as templates for others to use, with ratings and install counts tracking popularity.
What is the difference between Agent Mode and Plan Mode in GenMB?
Plan Mode and Agent Mode serve different purposes. Plan Mode (available in chat) asks the AI to write a structured plan — listing affected files, implementation steps, and trade-offs — before making any code changes. You review the plan, then approve. Agent Mode is a fully autonomous builder: it breaks complex requests into 5–15 tasks, executes each one sequentially with error recovery, and creates checkpoints. Plan Mode is for controlled iteration; Agent Mode is for building complex apps hands-free.

Code & Export

Can I copy and use the generated code?
Yes! You can copy the generated code with one click and use it anywhere. The code is yours to modify, extend, and deploy as you see fit. You can also download the entire app as a ZIP file for local deployment.
Can I edit the generated code?
Absolutely! GenMB includes a built-in code editor powered by CodeMirror with syntax highlighting. You can also use the Visual Editor to click elements and modify them directly, or use GenMB Code (Pro) for AI-assisted precise edits. Code Healer automatically detects and fixes errors. All changes are saved with version history.
Can I sync my GenMB app with GitHub?
Yes. Pro and Business plans include GitHub Sync, which pushes your app's code to a GitHub repository. Changes sync automatically when you save. You can also pull changes from GitHub back into GenMB, enabling a hybrid workflow between AI generation and traditional development.
Do I own the code GenMB generates?
Yes, 100%. All generated code belongs to you with no licensing restrictions, attribution requirements, or royalty fees. Export it as ZIP, sync to GitHub, or deploy anywhere. Use it for personal projects, client work, or commercial products. There is no vendor lock-in.

Sharing & Deployment

Can I share my apps with others?
Yes! You can make your apps public so others can view and get inspired by them. Public apps appear in the Discover section and can be viewed by anyone. Each public app gets its own shareable URL.
Can I deploy my app to a custom subdomain?
Yes! GenMB offers subdomain deployment. Your app can be deployed to a custom subdomain like yourapp.genmb.com with SSL/HTTPS included. Deployment is instant and the URL is immediately shareable.

Technical

Is the generated backend code production-ready?
Yes. GenMB generates Firebase security rules, input validation, authentication guards, and proper error handling. The code follows best practices and is ready for production deployment. You get full source code access to customize further.
What browsers are supported?
Generated apps work in all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. The code uses standard web technologies and Tailwind CSS, ensuring broad compatibility.
How does the AI understand my requirements?
GenMB uses advanced AI models with specialized prompts optimized for app generation. The AI understands natural language descriptions and generates appropriate code structures, components, and styling. You can refine your app through chat conversations to make adjustments.
Are GenMB-generated apps good for SEO?
Yes! GenMB generates semantic HTML with proper heading structure and responsive design. PWA-enabled apps include all necessary manifests and service workers. The generated code uses web standards that search engines understand, and you can customize meta tags and content as needed.
What AI model powers GenMB?
GenMB uses multiple advanced AI models with task-specific configurations optimized for code generation, refinement, and error healing. Different tasks use different model settings—code generation prioritizes accuracy while chat uses a more conversational tone. All models are accessed via a unified provider system.
Does GenMB support webhooks in generated apps?
Yes. GenMB can generate apps that receive webhooks from services like Stripe, GitHub, or Twilio. For automations, GenMB Workflows include a Webhook Trigger node — publish a unique endpoint URL and any HTTP POST to it runs your workflow. Webhook payloads are available as template variables throughout the workflow.
Can I use my own OpenAI or Gemini API keys with GenMB?
For GenMB's own generation engine, no — it uses its own AI infrastructure. However, if your generated app needs AI features (a chatbot, image generation, text completion), you can plug in your own API keys via the plugin system (OpenAI, Anthropic, HuggingFace plugins). These keys are stored encrypted and injected server-side so they never appear in client code.
Does GenMB generate WCAG-accessible code?
GenMB generates code using semantic HTML (proper heading hierarchy, landmark elements, button/link roles) and Tailwind CSS which respects focus states. ARIA attributes are included for interactive elements. While GenMB doesn't guarantee full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance — that requires manual audit for specific apps — the generated baseline significantly reduces accessibility issues compared to manually written code.
What programming languages does GenMB generate code in?
GenMB generates web application code. Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (Vanilla JS), JSX/JavaScript (React), or TSX/TypeScript (React + TypeScript). Backend: Python (FastAPI) for apps that require server-side logic, APIs, or database access. All generated code uses standard languages with no proprietary syntax — you can read, modify, and run it with any standard toolchain.

Pricing

Is GenMB free to use?
Yes! GenMB offers up to 50 AI generations per day and up to 25 apps on the Free plan. All frameworks, live preview, version history, and deployment are included. No credit card required. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited usage.
Are there any usage limits?
The Free plan includes up to 50 AI generations per day, up to 25 apps, 10MB per file upload, and 100MB total storage per app. Pro ($19/mo) removes all limits and increases storage to 100GB per app. The Business plan ($397/mo) covers up to 100 users on your email domain with AI Agents and dedicated infrastructure.
How does the Business plan work?
One Business subscription ($397/mo) covers up to 100 users at your company. All users with the same email domain (e.g. @yourcompany.com) automatically get full access including AI Agents, custom GKE deployment, and dedicated support. No per-seat charges.
Is GenMB free forever, or is it a trial?
The Free plan is free forever — not a trial or limited-time offer. You get 50 AI generations per day, up to 25 apps, all three frameworks (Vanilla JS, React, React + TypeScript), live preview, version history, subdomain deployment with SSL, and ZIP export. No credit card required, no expiry date.
What can I actually build on the free plan?
On the free plan you can build and deploy real, live apps: landing pages, portfolios, SaaS dashboards, booking systems, e-commerce storefronts, calculators, games, internal tools, and more. Every app gets a live subdomain (yourapp.genmb.com) with HTTPS. You get full source code access and can export as ZIP. The main limits are 50 AI generations/day and 25 apps — more than enough to ship real projects.
How does GenMB's free plan compare to Bolt.new and Lovable?
GenMB's free plan is more generous than most competitors. Bolt.new and Lovable use token-based credits that deplete quickly — a single complex generation can burn through a significant portion of your monthly allowance. GenMB gives you 50 full AI generations per day, every day, with no token counting. You also get subdomain deployment, version history, and three frameworks on the free tier — features that are paid-only elsewhere.

Templates

What are automation templates?
GenMB offers 17 pre-built automation templates across 6 categories: Data Cleanup, Data Transform, Reporting, File Processing, API Tools, and Utilities. Templates provide a starting point with predefined prompts and input fields for common use cases.

Comparison

How does GenMB compare to Bolt.new, v0.dev, or Replit Agent?
GenMB offers complete full-stack generation with auto-provisioned databases (Firestore + PostgreSQL), not just frontend code. Unlike v0.dev (frontend only), GenMB handles databases, security scanning, backend runtime, and deployment. Unlike Bolt.new, you get 50+ plugin integrations, a Visual Editor, Code Healer, Schema Designer, Database Browser, and environment variable management with one-click deployment.
How does GenMB compare to Webflow, Framer, or Bubble?
Unlike visual builders that output proprietary code, GenMB generates clean, exportable HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, or TypeScript code. You get full source code ownership with zero vendor lock-in. GenMB is also conversational—describe what you want in plain English instead of dragging and dropping elements. You can export your code and host it anywhere.
How is GenMB different from ChatGPT or Claude for coding?
GenMB is purpose-built for complete app generation, not just code snippets. It provides live preview, database provisioning, Code Healer, Visual Editor, Agent Mode, 50+ integrations, one-click deployment, version history, and subdomain hosting—all integrated. You get a working, deployable full-stack app with a database, not just code to copy and paste.

Commercial

Can I use GenMB for commercial projects?
Absolutely. You own 100% of the code GenMB generates. Use it for client projects, sell apps you create, or build your startup—no attribution required, no licensing fees, no restrictions. The code is yours to commercialize however you choose.

Deployment

Can I use a custom domain for my deployed app?
Yes. Pro and Business plans support custom domains with automatic SSL certificates. Connect your domain in the deployment settings, update your DNS records, and your app is live at your own URL within minutes. Subdomain deployment (yourapp.genmb.com) is available on all plans including Free.
How fast are GenMB deployed apps?
GenMB offers two deployment tiers. Shared deployment on Cloud Run costs ~$0.50/app/month and serves static assets with CDN-level caching (ETags, no-cache headers for freshness). GKE deployment provides dedicated Kubernetes pods with auto-scaling for apps needing consistent performance under load.
Can I embed my GenMB app on another website?
Yes. Deployed apps support embed tokens that allow iframe embedding on external sites. Generate an embed token in the deployment settings, then use the provided iframe code on any website. Access controls ensure only authorized domains can embed your app.
Does GenMB support analytics for deployed apps?
Yes. Every deployed app includes built-in analytics tracking page views, unique visitors, and user sessions. The deploy service automatically injects a lightweight analytics script. You can also add Google Analytics or other third-party analytics via plugins.
Can I deploy a GenMB app to my own server or cloud?
Yes. Export your app as a ZIP file and deploy it anywhere: Vercel, Netlify, AWS, Google Cloud, or your own VPS. The exported code has no GenMB dependencies — it's plain HTML/CSS/JS or a standard React/Vite project. For apps with GenMB's backend services (database, auth, file storage), you'd need to wire up your own backend or use the plugin equivalents (Supabase, Firebase, etc.).

Data

What is the Schema Designer?
The Schema Designer is a visual tool for designing your app's database structure. Define tables, columns, types, and relationships through a drag-and-drop interface. The AI uses your schema to generate type-safe database queries, CRUD operations, and form validation — eliminating manual schema-to-code translation.
Can I connect external data sources to my app?
Yes. GenMB supports data connectors for Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, and REST APIs. Configure a connector in the Integrations panel, and the AI generates code to read, write, and sync data between your app and the external source. Each connector handles authentication, pagination, and error handling automatically.
Does GenMB support vector databases and semantic search?
Yes. The Vector DB service provides pgvector-backed semantic search with automatic text chunking, embedding generation, and similarity queries. Use it to build RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) applications, semantic search engines, or AI-powered content recommendations. Available on Pro and Business plans.
Can I connect GenMB to a database I already have?
Yes, in two ways. First, use data connectors (Airtable, Google Sheets, Notion, REST API) to pull data from existing sources into your generated app. Second, use the Supabase or Firebase plugins and point them at your existing project — GenMB generates code that talks to your existing database schema. For PostgreSQL, configure the connection string in the app's environment variables.
What is Data Insights?
Data Insights is an AI-powered analytics feature that analyzes your app's database and generates natural language summaries, trends, and recommendations. Ask questions about your data in plain English — "What are the most popular products this week?" — and get AI-generated answers with charts. Available on Pro and Business plans.

AI

What is Code Healer and how does it work?
Code Healer is GenMB's automatic error detection and repair system. After every code generation, it validates the output for syntax errors, broken imports, undefined references, and runtime issues. When errors are found, it iteratively analyzes root causes and applies fixes — up to 15 rounds for single-file apps, 25 rounds for multi-file projects. It also runs OWASP security scanning and auto-remediates critical findings.
How does GenMB choose which AI model to use?
GenMB uses a multi-tier AI provider system. Fast tasks like intent detection and title generation use Gemini Flash for speed. Complex tasks like code generation, refinement, and healing use advanced-tier models (Gemini Pro or GPT). Each model has a 2-deep fallback chain that crosses provider boundaries — if one model fails, the system automatically falls back to an alternative.
Can I build an AI chatbot into my generated app?
Yes. Enable the AI Chatbot service in the capabilities panel, and GenMB generates a fully functional chat interface with AI responses powered by GenMB's backend. The chatbot SDK handles conversation history, streaming responses, and custom system prompts. Available on all plans.
Does GenMB support image and video generation?
Yes. The Image AI service generates images from text prompts within your app. Video AI (Pro and Business plans) generates short videos using Sora 2. Both services are accessed through SDKs injected into your generated code — no API key management needed on the client side.
What are Backend Agents?
Backend Agents are server-side AI agents that run in isolated Cloud Run sandboxes. They can execute Python code, call APIs, process data, and respond to webhooks — all without client-side code. Build them by describing the agent's behavior in natural language. GenMB generates the agent code, deploys it, and provides a callback URL for integration.
What is the Assistant Widget?
The Assistant Widget is an embeddable AI chat interface you can add to any GenMB app. It provides a floating chat button that opens a conversational AI assistant trained on your app's context. Users can ask questions, get help, or trigger actions. Configure the assistant's personality, knowledge base, and capabilities in the Assistants panel.

Security

What security vulnerabilities does GenMB scan for?
The security scanner checks for OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities: XSS (cross-site scripting), SQL injection, exposed API keys and secrets, CORS misconfigurations, insecure direct object references, SSRF (server-side request forgery), and more. Scanning runs in ~50ms with no LLM dependency, and findings are auto-remediated through Code Healer.
How does GenMB protect my API keys and secrets?
API keys configured in the Integrations panel are stored encrypted in Firestore using industry-standard encryption, never exposed in generated client-side code. When your app runs, SDK calls route through GenMB's proxy layer which injects credentials server-side. Your keys never appear in the browser's network tab or source code.

Workflows

What are GenMB Workflows?
Workflows are visual automation pipelines that connect triggers (webhooks, schedules, events) to action nodes (AI processing, API calls, data transforms, email). Build them in a drag-and-drop node editor with 10+ node types. Use pre-built templates for common patterns like scheduled reports, AI classification, and data sync.
Can workflows run on a schedule?
Yes. The Schedule Trigger node supports cron-based scheduling — run workflows every minute, hourly, daily, weekly, or with custom cron expressions. Scheduled workflows execute server-side with automatic retry on failure. Available on Pro and Business plans.

Integrations

What is MCP and how does GenMB support it?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open standard for connecting AI tools to external services. GenMB exposes an MCP server with 7 tools (list apps, get app details, generate code, refine code, etc.) that work with Claude Code, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible clients. You can also connect external MCP servers to your GenMB apps. Authenticate via API keys with the genmb_sk_ prefix.

Team

How do team workspaces work?
Workspaces let multiple users collaborate on shared apps. The workspace owner invites members who can view, edit, or manage apps based on their role. All members see the same apps, versions, and deployments. Workspace billing is centralized under the owner's subscription.
Does GenMB support SSO (Single Sign-On)?
Yes. Business plan includes SSO configuration for your organization's domain. Once configured, all users with your email domain are automatically authenticated and provisioned into your workspace without individual account setup.

Mobile

Can GenMB build native mobile apps?
GenMB builds Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) that install on iOS and Android home screens, work offline, and feel like native apps. PWAs support push notifications, offline caching, and full-screen display. For truly native iOS/Android apps with hardware access, you would need React Native — GenMB focuses on PWAs which cover most mobile use cases without app store requirements.
Do GenMB apps work on mobile devices?
Yes. All generated code uses responsive design via Tailwind CSS, so apps automatically adapt to phone, tablet, and desktop screens. With PWA enabled, users can install your app to their home screen for an app-like experience with offline support.

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