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Zite starting prompt with App, Database, and Form options
Zite is best for internal tools, business apps, dashboards, portals, and workflows tied to existing data. It is not the best primary stack for launching a full SaaS product, though you can build external apps and add login when needed. Learn more in What can I build?.

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Getting started

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Choose AppStart from App so Zite builds the user-facing experience. This is the right starting point for dashboards, portals, admin tools, approval queues, onboarding guides, and other business apps.
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Select a data source via IntegrationsDecide where the app should store or read data. For most new projects, start with Zite Database. If your team already works from Google Sheets or Airtable, connect that source instead.
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Pick a brand or themeIf you have a Brand Kit, select it before building so Zite can match your logo, colors, fonts, and guidelines. You can also create a new Brand Kit at this stage, or choose and change a theme later.
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Choose Plan it or Build itUse Plan it when the request is new, broad, or connected to multiple pages, roles, approvals, dashboards, or integrations. Use Build it when your first request is small and specific. Learn more in Agent Modes.
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Submit a specific promptInclude the app type, users, workflow, important views, and any login requirements. The more concrete your first prompt is, the better Zite can plan and build the first version.
Data sourceBest for
Zite DatabaseNew apps where Zite should create and manage the data structure.
Google SheetsTeams that already manage operational data in spreadsheets.
AirtableStructured business data that already lives in Airtable bases and tables.
If you are not sure, start with Zite Database. You can still connect other tools later through integrations.

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Agent modes

ModeUse it whenWhat happens
Plan itYou are starting a new app, the scope is unclear, or the app needs multiple pages, roles, approvals, dashboards, portals, or integrations.Zite creates a plan first so you can review and edit the scope, then see wireframes of the design before building.
Build itYou know exactly what you want and the first version is small or clearly defined.Zite starts building the app right away, and may ask clarifying questions if it needs more information.
For a first project, Plan it is usually the better choice. It helps turn a broad idea into a clearer build plan before any app changes are made. You can compare all options in Agent Modes, and choose the right model in Model Selection.

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Write the starting prompt

A strong starting prompt usually includes the details below. If you are unsure how to scope the project, start with Plan mode so Zite can help clarify the requirements first.
  • The app type: e.g. a dashboard, portal, or approval workflow
  • The users: e.g. employees, managers, or clients
  • The workflow: what users need to view, create, update, approve, assign, export, or submit
  • Access needs: whether the app is internal, shared externally, or requires login

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Example prompts

Employee onboarding guide 
Build an employee onboarding guide for new hires and HR managers.
Track employees, onboarding tasks, owners, due dates, and completion
status. Include a new hire view, an HR admin view, and task reminders.
Inventory management template 
Build an inventory management app for the operations team. Track items,
suppliers, stock counts, locations, and reorder thresholds. Include a
dashboard, low-stock alerts, item update forms, and manager-only editing.
Dashboard builder tutorial 
Build a business dashboard for team leads. Show revenue, pipeline
status, owner performance, and weekly changes. Include filters by region
and owner.
Client portal setup guide 
Build a client portal for external clients to view project status,
files, invoices, and next steps. Add login so each client only sees
their own projects.
Approval workflow examples 
Build an approval workflow for purchase requests. Track request, vendor,
amount, department, approver, and status fields. Include submitter and
approver views, email notifications, and an approval history.

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FAQs

Start with App when you want Zite to build an interface first. Start with Database when the first goal is to create or organize the underlying data.
Yes. You can connect or change data sources later, including a Zite Database, Google Sheets, Airtable, or other integrations.
Use Plan it for new projects, unclear scope, multi-page apps, dashboards, portals, approvals, or integrations.
Yes. Zite apps can be external and can include login when needed, though Zite is best suited to business apps and internal tools.

What can I build?

See the kinds of business apps Zite is designed to create.

Build with Google Sheets

Create an app connected to Google Sheets.

Build with Airtable

Create an app connected to Airtable.

Create a Brand Kit

Keep colors, fonts, logos, and guidelines consistent across apps.

Model Selection

Choose the right AI model for the task.

Agent Modes

Learn how Zite’s modes work together.

Authentication

Add sign-in for internal or external users.