Chat with decentralized AI providers to build websites live in your browser
Shakespeare.diy, an AI-powered website builder that operates entirely on decentralized protocols, launched at an event hosted by the Human Rights Foundation. Developed by Alex Gleason, the tool allows users to build and deploy websites using natural language and a friendly web-based interface.
Built for Creators, Not Corporations
Shakespeare emerges as an open-source challenger to proprietary AI-based website builders. While many platforms offer convenience, they often come with trade-offs: vendor lock-in, surveillance, proprietary ecosystems, and loss of ownership. Shakespeare flips the model by giving users:
- Full control over their identity using Nostr keys
- Choice of AI providers (Nostr Service Providers, or NSPs)
- No corporate logins or subscriptions
- Real-time cost transparency
- Instant website deployment and downloadable source code
“It used to be hard to build websites using decentralized protocols,” said Gleason. “But Nostr + AI makes this something that anyone can do now. There’s no longer an excuse to be locked into corporate platforms.”
Conversational AI Meets Censorship Resistance
Shakespeare allows users to describe their website in plain language. The AI responds in real time with a live website preview that updates as users chat. Everything is hosted through Nostr, ensuring true censorship resistance and decentralization.
How It Works
- Login with Freedom: Use any Nostr login method, or create a new account.
- Choose Your AI: Browse NSPs offering different models, capabilities, and pricing.
- Describe Your Site: Use natural language to build.
- Iterate Live: Instantly refine layouts and features.
- Deploy or Download: Share the live site or grab the code.
AI for Everyone
Shakespeare’s marketplace of NSPs means users aren’t locked into any single provider. During the beta, users can try Gemini Flash for free. Advanced users can also import GitHub or GitLab repositories and collaborate with AI to edit or improve existing codebases—all directly in the browser.
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