Introduction

Replit is an AI-powered platform that lets you create and publish apps from a single browser tab. Instead of wrestling with complex development environments, you get coding, publishing, and collaboration tools in one integrated interface. Building apps traditionally requires installing programs, languages, and packages—a time-consuming setup process. On Replit, the platform configures your environment instantly, so you can start building whether you’re a beginner or experienced developer. You have everything required to create apps from one browser tab—no installation required. With AI coding tools, real-time collaboration, and instant sharing, Replit gets you from idea to app, fast.

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Quickstart guides

To create your app on Replit, choose the guide that matches your needs:

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Create new apps

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Import existing projects

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Workspace features

Replit provides the following essential app creation tools:

• Real-time preview of your app
• Publish in minutes
• Browser native app that requires zero installation and configuration
• Full-featured code editor
• Mobile app for building apps from your phone or tablet
• AI-assisted app creation
• Version control integration for tracking changes
• Team collaboration for building together

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AI companion capabilities

Replit AI Agent and Assistant accelerate app creation with the following capabilities:

• Complete app generation and setup from natural language descriptions
• Code suggestions and autocomplete
• Automated error detection and debugging assistance
• Documentation generation for your app

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Share in minutes

Publish your apps in minutes using the following tools:

• App publishing to the cloud in a few clicks
• Database integration and hosting
• Custom domain support and connection encryption for your applications

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Additional information

To learn more about all of Replit’s features, see the following resources:

• Learn about the Workspace features from Workspace Features.
• Learn about the capabilities of the Replit AI-powered features from Replit Agent and Replit Assistant.
• Learn how to share your creations from Sharing Your Replit App.
• Download the mobile app for iOS or Android devices.