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OSW Studio Documentation
Your guide to building websites with AI.
Welcome to OSW Studio - a browser-based development environment where you chat with AI to build complete websites.
Quick Links
New to OSW Studio?
- 👉 Overview - What is OSW Studio? (1 min read)
- 🚀 Getting Started - Build your first site (5 min)
Common Tasks:
Features:
Need Help?
- ❓ FAQ
- 🔧 Troubleshooting
Documentation Structure
Getting Started
Perfect for newcomers and casual users:
- Overview - What is OSW Studio and who is it for?
- Getting Started - Set up and create your first project
- Projects - Create, manage, and export projects
Using OSW Studio
Guides for regular users:
- Working with AI - Chat vs Code modes, prompting tips
- Templates - Use and create project templates
- Skills - Teach AI your workflow preferences
- Deploying Your Sites - Deploy to Vercel, Netlify, etc.
Help & Advanced
For support and self-hosters:
- FAQ - Common questions answered
- Troubleshooting - Fix common issues
- Server Mode - Self-hosting and deployment
- Site Publishing - Analytics, SEO, compliance (Server Mode)
- Server Features - Database, API endpoints, secrets (Server Mode)
What Can I Build?
OSW Studio is perfect for creating static websites:
✅ Personal websites - Portfolios, blogs, resumes ✅ Landing pages - Marketing sites, product pages ✅ Documentation sites - Project docs, help centers ✅ Interactive apps - Calculators, tools, games (client-side)
Server Mode adds: ✅ API endpoints - REST APIs with database access via edge functions ✅ Dynamic sites - Store and retrieve data with SQLite databases
Key Concepts
Chat with AI to Build
Describe what you want in plain English. AI writes the code, creates files, and explains what it's doing.
Create a portfolio website with a hero section,
about section, and project gallery
Two Modes
💬 Chat Mode - Ask questions, plan, explore (read-only) 🔧 Code Mode - AI builds and modifies your project
Live Preview
See your website update in real-time as AI builds it.
Export & Deploy
Download your complete site and deploy to Vercel, Netlify, or any static host in minutes.
Resources
External Links
- Live Demo - Try OSW Studio now
- GitHub Repository - Source code
- Report Issues - Bug reports & feature requests
Features
Major Features:
- Multi-provider AI support (8 providers)
- Dual modes (Chat/Code)
- Templates & Skills systems
- Browser mode (IndexedDB)
- Optional Server mode
- Static site publishing
- Edge functions & database management
- Cost tracking
Getting Help
Before asking for help:
- Check the FAQ
- Search GitHub Issues
- Review Troubleshooting
Still stuck?
Create an issue on GitHub with:
- What you're trying to do
- What's happening instead
- Steps to reproduce
- Browser and OS version
- Screenshots if relevant
Ready to start? → Get Started