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Archon AI

How Archon uses AI to build apps

Archon uses large language models to turn your natural language descriptions into working iOS apps. Describe what you want in chat, and an AI agent generates real code — SwiftUI views, API clients, data models — step by step.

How it works

The AI Agent

When you describe an app, Archon's AI agent breaks your request into tasks, generates code for each task, and assembles a complete project. You can watch it work in real-time, retry individual steps, or cancel and change direction.

→ Natural language input — describe your app like you're talking to a developer
→ Task timeline — see each step the AI takes, from planning to code generation
→ Streaming responses — watch code appear in real-time as it's generated
→ Retry & cancel — redo a step or stop and change direction anytime
→ Model selection — choose which AI model to use based on your needs
→ Automatic handoff — if one model runs out of credits, Archon switches to the next available model

Supported models

Archon works with multiple AI providers. Each model has different strengths:

GPT-4o

Fast, versatile. Best for most app generation tasks.

Claude 3.5 Sonnet

Strong at code quality and following complex instructions.

Gemini 1.5 Pro

Large context window. Good for complex, multi-file projects.

Ollama (Local)

Run models on your own hardware. No credits needed.

Credits & model handoff

Archon uses a credit system to manage AI usage. When your credits for one model run low, Archon automatically hands off to the next available model so your workflow never stops.

You: "Build a to-do app with categories and due dates"

AI Agent:
  ✓ Planning project structure
  ✓ Generating TodoListView.swift
  ✓ Generating TodoViewModel.swift
  ✓ Generating Category model
  ✓ Generating API client
  ✓ Setting up navigation
  → Preview ready — tap to see your app

Handoff example

If GPT-4o runs out of credits mid-task, Archon seamlessly switches to Claude 3.5 Sonnet. The AI agent maintains context across the handoff — you won't lose progress or need to re-explain your request.

Try it

Ask the Archon AI anything about building apps, coding concepts, or how Archon works: