Replit Apps
Replit Apps
Replit Apps help you transform your ideas into apps anyone can access, anywhere.
What is a Replit App?
Replit Apps are cloud-hosted projects that contain code, data, and assets. You can create, run, and deploy them from a secure, isolated environment. Replit Apps integrate with the following tools in your Replit workspace to provide a seamless development experience:- AI-powered tools: Use Agent and Assistant to create, debug, and explain your code.
- Collaboration: Work with others in real time on the same app.
- Deployment: Deploy your app to the cloud with a single click.
- Templates: Start your app quickly using preset configurations for various use cases.
Replit App is the new product name for Repl. To learn more about the renaming, see Repls are now Replit Apps.
Getting started
For step-by-step instructions on creating Replit Apps, see the following Quickstart guides:
Create a new Replit App
Create a new Replit App
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Select
Create App.
You should see the following screen:
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Select one of the following options:
- Create with Replit Agent: Use AI-powered tools to create a new Replit App.
- Choose a Template: Create a new Replit App based on an existing one.
- Import from GitHub: Create a new Replit App from a GitHub repository.
- Complete the dialog prompts to start a new Replit App.
Open an existing Replit App
Open an existing Replit App
To access a Replit App you created previously, select
Apps
from the left sidebar.
Apps
from the left sidebar.Key features
Replit Apps offer the following features:- Zero-setup: Create apps or write code directly on Replit.com without any installs or configuration.
- Auto-save: Your project continuously saves changes to the cloud and lets you resume coding from any web browser
- Version Control: Track changes, explore file history, and sync your files without any configuration, through Replit’s version control systems
- Public/Private Visibility Controls: Control who can view, run, or create a Remix of your app with privacy settings
- Deployments: Deploy your code to the cloud without making any complex configuration changes
- Custom App URLs: Get a unique URL for your app or assign a custom domain for a professional presence
Files uploaded to your Workspace are only available during development and aren’t accessible to your deployed app or other builders. Use Object Storage to handle builder uploads and serve files and Replit Database to store and retrieve data for your app and users.
How it works
When you create a Replit App, Replit sets up a private space for your project in the cloud. As you add features and modifications to your app, Replit saves your changes automatically so you can resume editing from any web browser. Replit provides pre-configured environments with all the necessary components. This lets you start creating your app immediately without worrying about server configuration, database setup, or environment management. Replit automatically assigns each Replit App a unique web address where you can preview your app while you’re working on it. When you’re ready to share your creation, you can deploy it with just a few clicks to make it available 24/7.Storage Overview
Replit offers four primary types of storage to meet your application’s data needs. Each storage type serves different use cases and has specific limits based on your plan.Storage limits include all data stored by your app, including installed packages and dependencies.
| Storage Type | Description | Use Cases | Persistence | Plan Limits |
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| File Storage | Files within your workspace | Application code, static assets, configuration files | Persisted on deployment, resets on restart | Starter: Core: Teams: Enterprise: |
| Database | Structured data storage | User profiles, game scores, product catalogs | Fully persistent across sessions | 10GB per database Billed by compute time and storage |
| App Storage | Unstructured data and media | Images, videos, PDFs, documents | Fully persistent across sessions | Pay-per-use model Billed by storage and bandwidth |
| Secrets | Encrypted sensitive data | API keys, credentials, connection strings | Fully persistent and encrypted | No specific limits Included with all plans |
For detailed pricing and usage-based billing information, see the Billing documentation and Storage and Databases overview.
Use cases
The following examples showcase how you can use Replit Apps to accelerate your app creation process.Explore something new
Select a template to start coding in a specific programming language or software stack.
Create and test APIs
Build an API with RESTful endpoints and use workspace tools to test them before going live.
Next steps
To learn more about Replit Apps, see the following resources:- Templates: explore starter project setups to give you a head start
- Deployment: learn which deployment option works best for your Replit App
- Custom Domains: Set your domain to link to your Replit App
- Storage and Databases: Discover your storage options