Grapes Studio

Product Introduction

1. Grapes Studio is an AI-powered, HTML-first website and email builder built on the open-source GrapesJS framework, designed for creating static websites and email templates without unnecessary dependencies. It combines visual drag-and-drop editing with direct HTML/CSS code access, enabling users to generate AI-driven layouts or manually refine outputs. The platform emphasizes clean, lightweight code output while supporting instant publishing and full project control.
2. The core value lies in eliminating modern framework bloat (e.g., React) to deliver optimized static sites with full ownership of HTML/CSS assets. It bridges the gap between no-code simplicity for non-developers and code-level customization for professionals through its dual visual/code interface. The integrated AI accelerates initial design phases while maintaining compatibility with hand-coded adjustments.

Main Features

1. AI-driven website generation allows users to create base layouts through prompts like "Personal Website" or "New Product Landing Page," which can then be refined using visual tools or raw HTML/CSS. The AI optimizes for mobile responsiveness and semantic structure while avoiding external runtime dependencies.
2. Hybrid visual-code editor provides a GrapesJS-based canvas for drag-and-drop component assembly alongside a live code editor that directly manipulates the DOM, enabling real-time switching between WYSIWYG and code-centric workflows. All changes are output as standard HTML/CSS without proprietary data formats.
3. Studio SDK offers programmatic control for developers to extend functionality, create custom blocks, or integrate with third-party APIs through JavaScript plugins. This includes predefined templates like "EvoTrack" and "Jupiter" that can be modified at both visual and code levels.

Problems Solved

1. Addresses the complexity of modern web development stacks by providing a zero-build-step workflow that outputs production-ready static HTML/CSS, avoiding common pain points like JavaScript framework overhead and dependency management.
2. Serves developers seeking design control without React/Vue lock-in, marketers requiring rapid landing page iterations, and agencies needing client-editable templates. The platform specifically targets users who prioritize code ownership over SaaS platform dependencies.
3. Enables efficient creation of SEO-friendly websites, responsive email templates, and portfolio sites through prebuilt templates (e.g., "Wedding" or "Design Agency") while allowing direct code exports for integration with static site generators or custom hosting environments.

Unique Advantages

1. Unlike Webflow or Wix, Grapes Studio outputs clean HTML/CSS without embedding proprietary classes or runtime scripts, ensuring compatibility with any hosting environment and simplifying long-term maintenance. The open-source foundation allows self-hosting and auditability of core systems.
2. Combines AI generation with bidirectional code synchronization - AI-created layouts can be manually edited in code, while code modifications are immediately reflected in the visual editor, maintaining parity between design and implementation.
3. Provides competitive differentiation through the Studio SDK, which enables enterprise users to build custom components and workflow automation, a feature absent in most commercial website builders. The platform's focus on static output aligns with modern JAMstack principles while retaining no-code accessibility.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How does the AI website generation handle custom branding requirements? The AI analyzes user prompts and selected templates (e.g., "Marketing Agency" or "Food Restaurant") to suggest color schemes and layout structures that can be manually overridden in both visual and code editors, ensuring brand consistency.
2. Can I export projects for use with my existing hosting platform? All projects export as standard HTML/CSS files with optional asset bundling, compatible with static hosts like Netlify, Vercel, or traditional web servers, without platform lock-in.
3. What level of code access does the platform provide? Users have direct access to raw HTML/CSS through the integrated code editor, including the ability to add custom scripts, modify meta tags, and implement analytics (e.g., Google Tag Manager snippets shown in content summary).
4. Is collaboration supported for team workflows? The Studio SDK enables version control integration and team permissions management, while the core editor supports real-time co-editing through optional plugin extensions.
5. How does the email builder differ from competitors like Mailchimp? The email module outputs battle-tested HTML tables with inline CSS that work across email clients, combined with a visual editor that enforces email-specific constraints like maximum width limits and ESP-compatible styling.