Generating an App

The Chat screen is where every StackMivo project begins. Describe what you want to build in plain English, and the AI generates a complete, running Laravel application.

Writing a good prompt

Type your app description in the text box. A good prompt includes the main features, key screens, and any specific requirements.

Prompt limits:

• Minimum 10 characters, at least 3 meaningful words
• Maximum 1,000 characters for initial generation
• Be descriptive: more detail produces better results

Examples of effective prompts:

Build a task management app with user authentication, a kanban board,
task assignments to team members, due dates, and email notifications.

Create a simple blog with an admin panel to manage posts and categories.
Include an RSS feed and a public-facing homepage with pagination.

Build an invoice generator where users manage clients, add line items with
quantity and unit price, and can export invoices as PDF.

Builder mode

Before submitting, choose a generation mode with the Build / Prototype toggle above the prompt box:

Use Prototype mode when you want to mock up screens quickly; use Build when you want a working application. Build mode requires a Build plan. On the Free and Prototype tiers the selector defaults to Prototype. See Build & Prototype Modes for a full comparison.

Choosing a stack

When the stack selector is available, you can pick which frontend stack your Laravel app is generated with:

If you don't choose, projects are generated with React + Inertia. The selector may be hidden depending on your workspace configuration; in that case all projects use the platform default, which is React unless your administrator has changed it.

Attaching files

You can attach reference files to your prompt to give the AI extra context. Click the + button next to the input and choose Attach file. Three kinds are handled differently:

Limits:

• Up to 5 files per message
• 10 MB per file
• Large text files are truncated to stay within the prompt budget

Voice input

Click the microphone icon to dictate your prompt instead of typing.

• Speak naturally, and the transcription updates as you talk
• Click the microphone again to stop recording
• The text is added to your existing prompt (up to the 1,000 character limit)

Sample prompts

Five pre-built example prompts appear below the input box: Food Ordering, E-commerce Store, Hotel Booking, Task Manager, and Learning Platform. Click any sample and the text auto-types into the input field. You can then edit it before submitting.

Starting from a template

Below the sample prompts, the Start from a template gallery lists complete, working applications you can copy into a new project without writing a prompt or spending credits. Click a card to preview its live demo, then Use this template. See Ready Templates.

Container creation progress

After you submit (and, in Build mode, approve the build plan), StackMivo provisions a container and generates your app. A progress bar tracks four stages:

1. Setup: initializing the project environment
2. Build: installing dependencies and configuring Laravel
3. Configure: applying settings and environment variables
4. Launch: starting services and running the AI generation

The full process typically takes 2–5 minutes. Once complete, you're automatically redirected to the IDE where your app is live and ready to explore.

Importing a GitHub repository

Instead of generating from scratch, you can import an existing Laravel project from GitHub.

Requirements for import:

• Laravel 12+
• PHP 8.2+
• Node.js 20+ (if your project has a package.json)

How to import:

1. Click Import from GitHub below the prompt field
2. Paste your GitHub repository URL
3. Optionally add a Personal Access Token for private repos (used only for cloning, never stored)
4. Click Validate, and StackMivo checks the detected versions
5. If validation passes, click Import

Troubleshooting