Chef by Convex is an open-source AI agent that generates working full-stack web apps in real time. Unlike many AI app builders that focus mainly on UI, it also produces a structured backend architecture based on Convex.
Full-stack clones from ready templates
You can start from templates inspired by popular products and get a runnable project quickly:
- Slack-style team chat
- Instagram-style feed
- Splitwise-style expense sharing
- Notion-style docs and notes
Because the code is built around Convex primitives, the generated project includes established patterns for data access and backend structure.
Built-in database and real-time features
Each generated app comes with core backend capabilities out of the box:
- Built-in database
- Authentication without complex setup
- File uploads
- Real-time UI updates
- Background jobs and workflows for more complex scenarios
Open source on GitHub
Chef is distributed as open source. You can review the repository on GitHub, adapt the generator to your needs, and integrate it into existing development pipelines for prototyping or learning full-stack development.
