AnyCoder Launches on Hugging Face: Vibe Coding Web Apps with Live Previews and One-Click Deployment

AnyCoder, a new web app development environment powered by the Kimi K2 model, has launched on Hugging Face Spaces. Developed by Ahsen Khaliq, the Machine Learning Growth Lead at Hugging Face, and available to all users of the AI code-sharing repository, AnyCoder integrates live previews, multimodal input, and one-click deployment, making it an ideal tool for indie creators, freelancers, and enterprise developers alike. Free Vibe Coding for All, Powered by Kimi K2 As a personal project within the Hugging Face ecosystem, AnyCoder is one of the first tools to leverage Moonshot's Kimi K2 model, introduced last week. This model is known for its powerful capabilities despite being small and efficient, making it perfect for the quick prototyping and deployment of web applications. AnyCoder’s core functionality revolves around "vibe coding," where users can input plain-text descriptions to generate HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code. The results are immediately visible in a live preview pane, allowing for real-time editing and deployment. The tool also provides pre-built templates for common applications such as to-do lists, dashboards, and calculators, facilitating a smoother start for beginners. Multimodal Generation and OCR Support AnyCoder is built entirely using Hugging Face’s open-source Python development environment, Gradio. It supports multimodal input, enabling users to describe their applications in plain English or upload images, thus generating functional frontend code on the fly. One of the standout features is the support for UI design images through the ERNIE-4.5-VL model. Developers can upload screenshots or mockups of their desired interface, and AnyCoder will convert these visual designs into working code. This makes it particularly useful for designers and teams that prefer visual workflows. Additionally, AnyCoder includes a website redesign tool that can extract content from any public website and re-render it with a more contemporary layout. Users can provide specific instructions, such as “make it minimalist” or “add dark mode,” to guide the redesign process. Web Search Integration and Text Extraction For staying up-to-date with the latest design trends and implementation patterns, AnyCoder integrates web search capabilities via Tavily. With an API key, users can leverage this feature to search for current technologies and best practices before generating code. The tool also supports Optical Character Recognition (OCR) using Tesseract. Users can upload images containing embedded text, such as screenshots or handwritten notes, and AnyCoder will extract the text to incorporate it into code prompts or app content. This feature enhances the tool's versatility and ease of use. One-Click Deployment to Hugging Face Spaces Perhaps the most appealing aspect of AnyCoder is its one-click deployment feature, allowing users to quickly publish their applications to Hugging Face Spaces. After authenticating via OAuth and granting necessary permissions, developers can deploy their apps under their own Hugging Face account namespace. This streamlined process is especially beneficial for those who need to quickly test or launch projects. Currently, the deployment capability supports full Python apps built with Gradio, expanding its utility beyond static websites. Development is underway to add support for Streamlit, further diversifying the types of applications that can be created and deployed using AnyCoder. A Compelling Tool for Both Novices and Experts Whether you are a beginner looking to create your first web app or an experienced developer needing to quickly prototype a new project, AnyCoder offers a robust and user-friendly platform. Its combination of live previews, multimodal input, and easy deployment makes it a valuable addition to the Hugging Face suite of tools, and a strong competitor to other services like Lovable, which offer similar functionalities. With AnyCoder, the future of web app development looks more accessible and efficient, empowering creators to bring their ideas to life with minimal technical barriers.