A fully local alternative to AI-powered development platforms like Loveable, Replit, Bolt, and v0 that you can run with your own LLM, no monthly subscriptions required, private by default.
One-Minute Overview#
December is an open-source AI-powered development platform that lets you build full-stack applications from natural language prompts. It runs completely locally using your own API keys, ensuring complete privacy and significant cost savings. Perfect for developers who want full control over their code and data without monthly subscriptions.
Core Value: Get all the benefits of AI-assisted development without paying subscription fees while maintaining complete control over your code and data.
Quick Start#
Installation Difficulty: Medium - Requires Docker setup and API key configuration
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/ntegrals/december
# Configure API key (in config.ts file)
Is this suitable for me?
- ✅ Developers who need complete control over code and data privacy
- ✅ Those who don't want to pay monthly fees for AI development platforms
- ✅ Developers who prefer working offline
- ❌ Users unwilling to set up Docker environment
- ❌ Those needing multi-framework support (currently only Next.js)
Core Capabilities#
1. AI-Powered Project Creation#
Automatically generates complete applications from natural language prompts without writing initial code frameworks Actual Value: Go from idea to working application in seconds, significantly accelerating the development process
2. Containerized Next.js Applications#
Uses Docker to containerize generated applications, ensuring environment consistency Actual Value: Easy deployment and management, avoiding issues caused by environment differences
3. Live Preview#
Real-time preview with mobile and desktop views Actual Value: Immediately see how your app looks on different devices without manually switching between devices for testing
4. Full-Featured Monaco Code Editor#
Monaco code editor with integrated file management Actual Value: Professional editing experience with code auto-completion and syntax highlighting, improving coding efficiency
5. Real-Time Chat Assistant#
AI-powered chat assistant for development help Actual Value: Get coding suggestions and problem solutions anytime, reducing time spent searching documentation
6. Project Export and Deployment#
Supports exporting and deploying projects to production environments Actual Value: One-click deployment of applications from development to production, simplifying the release process
Tech Stack & Integration#
Development Language: JavaScript/TypeScript (based on Next.js framework) Main Dependencies: Next.js, Docker, Monaco Editor Integration Method: Local application + API key
Maintenance Status#
- Development Activity: Project is actively being developed with multiple features planned
- Recent Updates: According to README, the project is still in early development stages
- Community Response: Provides contact email and social media interaction channels
Commercial & Licensing#
License: MIT
- ✅ Commercial Use: Commercial use allowed (standard MIT license)
- ✅ Modification: Modification and distribution allowed
- ⚠️ Restrictions: Must include original license and copyright notice
Documentation & Learning Resources#
- Documentation Quality: Basic (Provides README and getting started guide)
- Official Documentation: README.md (https://github.com/ntegrals/december)
- Example Code: Configuration examples and installation steps provided