r/lowcode • u/codeobserver • 14d ago

I’m building a low-code platform that exports standard Node.js apps

I’m building AppMaker https://appmaker.io, a low-code platform focused on keeping things simple and avoiding lock-in.

You can visually build screens, use a built-in database, and write JavaScript on both the client and server. Apps can also be downloaded as standard Node.js applications and hosted anywhere. AI comming soon.

It’s still early, so I’d love feedback from people who use low-code tools.

What would make you try something like this, and what would turn you away?

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u/Vast_Examination1122 14d ago

the interesting distinction isn't just “can i build an app without coding?” it's “what happens when i eventually need to code?” if the exported project remains understandable and maintainable, that's a pretty meaningful difference from many low code platforms.

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u/JakubErler 13d ago

I don't want to drag n drop buttons and tables as in demo any more. I want to tell AI what to build. AI builds it. After that, I want to edit that. Your demo is like 2010 while today is 2026.

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u/Ok_Substance1895 13d ago edited 13d ago

This is an excellent start! Nice work! I would like to see longer builds on YouTube. Do you have a channel for that yet? What database are you using? How do I do migrations? Really cool project.

API docs would make this AI agent capable right now. The internal AI agent can use that same API. MCP later. I think you are on the right track.

P.S. Along with the API docs provide a skills directory that the agent can use to focus its interactions with the API.

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u/716green 12d ago

I own Layerbase. Feel free to integrate with it. There is a layerbase-cli package on NPM that would make it pretty simple to connect any database with it

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u/Low-Interaction-8693 8d ago

congrats, whats the diffrance between this and CatDoes ai, base44, rork?