> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.mythex.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# From idea to live app

> The Mythex journey — prompt, preview, iterate, and publish a public URL.

# From idea to live app

This is the full loop most builders follow.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/mythex/uQE27QrCJJ-e4nfa/images/dashboard.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=uQE27QrCJJ-e4nfa&q=85&s=f05e9cc9c33efdd2bb81c272258bf2ab" alt="Mythex dashboard — describe an app and start building" width="2880" height="1800" data-path="images/dashboard.png" />

## 1. Describe the idea

On the [dashboard](/getting-started/dashboard) (or after [signing up](/getting-started/create-account)), write what you want in plain language. Attach a screenshot if you have one.

Mythex creates a project and opens the [workspace](/features/overview).

## 2. Watch Preview

The agent builds in a private sandbox. Use **Preview** to click through the app. Switch to the phone-size frame when layout matters.

## 3. Iterate in chat

Use **Build** for changes, **Plan** when unsure, **Ask** for explanations. Prefer small follow-ups. Use [checkpoints](/features/chat) or edit/resend if a turn goes wrong.

## 4. Add data when needed

Ask for a database (`/database`) or uploads (`/storage`) only when the product needs them. See [Database](/features/database) and [Storage](/features/storage).

## 5. Publish

Verify email, open **Publish**, choose a slug, deploy. Share `{slug}.mythex.ai` (Pro: [custom domain](/publish/custom-domain)).

## 6. Keep improving

Publish again after changes. [Unpublish](/publish/unpublish) if you need the public URL offline. Export or sync [GitHub](/features/github-and-export) when handoff matters.

## Related

* [Quick start](/getting-started/quickstart)
* [Effective prompts](/prompting/effective-prompts)
* [How to publish](/publish/how-to-publish)