What is a recipe?
A recipe is a pre-configured starting point for building an app. Unlike templates (which are full app copies), recipes provide:- Integration requirements — A list of services the app needs (e.g., Stripe, Jira, Salesforce)
- Guided setup steps — A step-by-step walkthrough that appears in the editor sidebar
- Pre-defined structure — Database schemas, API patterns, and UI layouts tailored to the use case
- Tags and categories — Organized by use case for easy browsing
Browsing recipes
Open the New App dialog
Click New App from your workspace. The recipe gallery is displayed alongside the option to start from scratch.
Filter by category or integration
Use the category filters to narrow down recipes by use case. You can also filter by integration type if you know which services you want to connect.
Following recipe steps
After creating an app from a recipe, a sidebar panel appears in the editor with the recipe’s setup steps. These steps guide you through configuring the app for your specific setup.Step-by-step guidance
Recipe steps typically include:- Connect integrations — Link the required services (e.g., “Connect your Stripe account”)
- Configure data sources — Set up which data the app should pull from your connected services
- Customize the app — Adjust the UI, add filters, or modify the layout to match your workflow
- Test the app — Verify that data is flowing correctly and the app works as expected
Tracking progress
Each step has a checkbox you can mark as complete as you work through the setup. This helps you track where you are in the configuration process, especially for recipes with multiple integration requirements.Example recipes
Here are some common recipes available in the gallery:| Recipe | Integrations | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jira Bug Tracker Dashboard | Jira | View and manage open bugs, filter by priority and assignee |
| Stripe Chargeback Manager | Stripe | Track disputes, manage evidence submission, monitor win rates |
| Salesforce Pipeline View | Salesforce | Visualize your sales pipeline with filtering by stage and rep |
| HubSpot Contact Explorer | HubSpot | Search, filter, and manage contacts from your CRM |
| Slack Channel Analytics | Slack | Monitor message activity and engagement across channels |
Recipes vs. templates vs. from scratch
| Aspect | Recipe | Template | From Scratch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Guided setup with integration requirements | Full app copy you can modify | Blank canvas |
| Setup guidance | Step-by-step sidebar walkthrough | None — you start with a complete app | None — you describe what you want |
| Integrations | Pre-defined, connected during setup | Included from the source app | You choose as you build |
| Best for | Known use cases with specific integrations | Reusing a proven app design | Unique or custom requirements |
Building on a recipe
Once you have completed the recipe steps, the app is yours to customize. You can:- Ask the AI to add new features beyond what the recipe provides
- Modify the UI, add pages, or change the data model
- Connect additional integrations not included in the original recipe
- Use the app as a foundation and iterate from there
What’s next
- Learn about templates for reusable app blueprints: Templates
- Customize AI behavior for your app: Custom Instructions
- Connect additional integrations: Integration Basics