Frontman
Open-source AI coding agent that runs in your browser, sees your live DOM and app state, and makes real code edits from plain English descriptions.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopcross-platformone-click install
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/frontman-ai/frontman or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $30/mo ($360/yr) in subscriptions
Frontman FAQ
Common questions
Is Frontman free and open source?+
Frontman is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Open-source AI coding agent that runs in your browser, sees your live DOM and app state, and makes real code edits from plain English descriptions.
What paid software does Frontman replace?+
Frontman serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: Base44, Imagine.dev, saving up to $30/month ($360/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Frontman?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/frontman-ai/frontman or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
What is the catch or trade-off with Frontman?+
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.