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Builder Overview

Learn about the Draftbit App Builder

The Draftbit Builder is your workspace for turning app concepts into reality. It combines a Home view, visual editor, live preview, AI agent, code editor, integrations, build configuration, and publishing tools in one place.

To learn more about the different Builder views, follow the links below.

The Draftbit App Builder

You can access the main areas of the Builder from the project navigation on the left side of the Builder. The Home icon opens the default app workspace with the preview, agent, and editor panel available without opening the full screens/components layout.

IconActionDescription
Design Menu Item Visual EditorVisually design screens, components, and styles with AI assistance
Code Menu Item Code EditorEdit your code directly using the built-in editor
Preview Menu Item PreviewTest and preview your application as you build
Assets Menu Item AssetsCloud storage for your images, video, audio and other media files
Publishing Menu Item PublishingManage app publishing and deployments to web, iOS, and Android
Integrations Menu Item IntegrationsManage third-party service integrations for your app
Build Config Menu Item Build ConfigManage environment variables, packages, and build-time configuration
Logs Menu Item LogsView application logs and debug build/runtime errors
Agent Config Menu Item Agent ConfigManage agent defaults, provider keys, saved prompts, and instructions
Themes Menu Item ThemesCustomize shared theme colors and typography for your app
History Menu Item HistoryView project activity history and rollback changes
Settings Menu Item SettingsConfigure app identity, icons, app configuration, and project actions

On mobile-width screens, the Builder switches from the left project navigation to bottom tabs. The Home view includes Preview, Agent, Editor, and Account. The full Visual Editor also includes a Screens tab for the screens list and component tree.

Mobile Builder Settings

The bottom More menu groups helpful resources and secondary controls such as What’s New, Roadmap, Docs, Videos, Sandbox Status, and the light/dark theme switcher.

IconActionDescription
Updates Menu Item What’s NewView the latest product updates
Roadmap Menu Item RoadmapView and contribute to the platform roadmap
Community Menu Item CommunityAsk questions and connect with other builders
Docs Menu Item DocsLearn about building apps using Draftbit
Community Menu Item VideosWatch video tutorials, office hours, and more
Sandbox Status Menu Item Sandbox StatusView the current sandbox, repository, and preview status for the app
Dark/Light Mode Menu Item Dark/Light ModeSwitch between a dark and light Builder UI

The Top Bar runs across the top of the Builder and contains the actions you reach for most often:

  • Save / Save History — Save and roll back changes. See Saving Changes.
  • Live Preview — Open the QR-code launcher to preview the running app on a real iOS or Android device using the Draftbit Preview app.
  • Native Builds — Create native development builds for iOS and Android.
  • Publish — Open the publish popover with Progressive Web App, Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and Share options. See Publishing.
  • Export — Download a zip of your codebase.
  • Billing — Check your remaining credit balance and top up.
  • Collaborator avatars — Live presence indicators for everyone currently viewing or editing the project.
  • Get Help — Open the in-app support chat.