Documentation

Everything you need to go from idea to published app.

Creator quick start

For non-technical users building apps for their business. No code required.

  1. 1

    Create an account

    Sign up free at chime.studio. No credit card needed.

  2. 2

    Describe your app

    Type what your business needs. "A restaurant app with a menu, table booking, and a gallery" is enough to start.

  3. 3

    Shape the design draft

    Chime shows an instant visual draft using the Chime design system. Adjust screens, composition, colors, and typography in plain language.

  4. 4

    Build when ready

    When the draft feels right, Build/Publish generates the React Native app, creates the repository, and reports build issues for developer handoff.

  5. 5

    Connect a backend (optional)

    Want real data? Connect Firebase or Supabase in the Integrations panel. Chime wires it automatically.

  6. 6

    Publish

    A developer or launch partner can take the generated repo through provisioning, store submission, and release. You own the app.

Foundations

A foundation is the backend your app connects to. Choose one when you set up your project.

Local

No backend. Mock data only. Perfect for demos and static apps.

Firebase

Auth, Firestore, Storage. Best for most apps. Fully auto-wired.

Supabase

Postgres + Auth. Great for data-heavy apps with relational structure.

Publishing

Chime generates a standard React Native + Expo app. Publishing options:

Build and handoff (recommended for creators)

Queue a real build from Studio. Chime generates code, records build issues, and prepares the repo for a developer or launch partner.

Handoff
Self-publish (developers)

Clone the generated repo, run eas build, submit with eas submit. Full instructions live in the generated README.

Developer

Developer API

Coming soon

Build Chime into your workflow with a REST API. Generate apps, iterate on specs, and manage projects programmatically.

The Developer API is under active development. Want early access? Get in touch.

MCP server

Coming soon

Use Chime directly in VS Code, Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible editor. Generate and iterate on apps without leaving your IDE.

The MCP server is under active development. Want early access? Get in touch.