Overview
Vilcos is a self-hosted AI web developer that lets you chat with an agent to create pages, update content, and restructure sites. It keeps persistent memory about site structure, content, and design preferences to improve over time. It edits source HTML/CSS/JS directly, supports rapid concept-to-live iteration with live preview and file watching, and generates optimized static files for hosting. It supports team workflows with agent presets (content editor, designer, developer) and emphasizes self-hosted control of the AI framework for privacy and customization. Example use: 'create a contact page with a form'—the agent interprets, implements, and learns preferences. The public GitHub repo includes a README with two modes (Develop/Edit and Publish/Deploy), local dev UI at http://localhost:8000 and live preview at http://localhost:3000, file watching for instant feedback, and production deployment via a generated static site (Docker/Caddy option). Setup hints include Python 3.7+, Node.js 16+, and an OpenAI API key; optional integrations mem0 and firecrawl are mentioned. Getting started commands include npx create-vilcos-app and ./vilcos start.
Key Features
Self-hosted AI co-builder
Embeds an AI assistant into your site to chat and manage development locally.
Memory of site structure
Maintains persistent memory about structure, content, and design preferences.
Direct source edits
Edits HTML/CSS/JS directly and supports live concept-to-live iterations.
Live preview and file watching
Offers real-time preview and file watching for instant feedback.
Static site generation
Generates optimized static files for hosting on any host.
Team workflows and presets
Supports presets for content editor, designer, and developer roles with guardrails.
Who Can Use This Tool?
- web-devs:Looking to add an AI-assisted, self-hosted development workflow without relying on external services.
- site-owners:Desire to manage site creation and updates through natural language while preserving control over hosting and data.
Pricing Plans
Pricing information is not available yet.
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- ✓Self-hosted for privacy and customization
- ✓AI co-builder embedded in-site
- ✓Persistent memory about site structure and design
- ✓Direct file edits and live preview
- ✓Team workflows with presets
✗ Cons
- ✗Pricing and pricing details not available on-site
- ✗Some pages return 404s; limited on-site documentation
- ✗Requires local development environment and setup
