Introduction
Replit is a browser-based platform where you can effortlessly create and share apps without installation or setup.
Replit takes you from idea to app as fast as possible.
The platform provides all the tools you need to create amazing applications from one browser tab—no installation required. Replit includes an AI coding assistant, real-time collaboration, and project sharing to give you a head start on your app creation journey.

Quickstart guides
To create your app on Replit, choose the guide that matches your needs:
Remix an existing app
⏱️ 1 minute
Jump-start your project by building on community-contributed apps.
Ask AI
⏱️ 7 minutes
Use the AI-powered Replit tools to create, explain, and debug your app.
Build from Scratch
⏱️ 15 minutes
Create a full-stack app with complete control.
You can also create an app from an existing GitHub repository. For instructions, see Import a GitHub repository.
What is Replit
Replit is an AI-powered platform that lets you create and deploy apps from a single browser tab. The platform eliminates the complexity of traditional app-creation environments by combining coding, deployment, and collaboration tools in a single interface.
Typically, you must install programs, languages, and packages to build apps. However, on Replit, you can rely on AI to configure your environment so you can start building without coding experience.
The platform supports full-featured development and coding environments for those familiar with coding, so there’s no limit on what’s possible.
Workspace features
Replit provides the following essential app creation tools:
- Real-time preview of your app
- Deploy 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
- Collaborative building over the network
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
Share in minutes
Deploy your apps in minutes using the following tools:
- App deployment to the cloud in a few clicks
- Database integration and hosting
- Custom domain support and connection encryption for your applications
Additional information

To learn more about all of Replit’s features, see the following resources:
- Learn about the workspace features from Introduction to the Workspace.
- 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.