Building the config webstack for everyone

Lowdefy is an open-source framework that makes it possible to build web apps using simple YAML or JSON configuration. A higher-order language between code and natural language, designed for both humans and AI.

2.6k+
GitHub stars
70+
UI components
150+
Logic operators
Apache 2.0
License

Our Story

Lowdefy started with a frustration: building internal tools and business apps took too long. Every project needed the same UI components, the same database connections, the same auth setup, but developers kept rebuilding from scratch.

We asked: what if you could describe an entire web application in configuration? Not a drag-and-drop builder with limitations, but a real framework where config handles the 80% and code handles the rest.

Built on Next.js and Auth.js, Lowdefy applications are real web apps, deployable anywhere, version-controlled in Git, and extensible through a plugin ecosystem. The config-first approach also makes Lowdefy uniquely suited for AI-assisted development, where LLMs can generate and review structured configuration naturally.

Today, Lowdefy powers internal tools, admin panels, client portals, and dashboards for teams around the world. And because it's open source, the community helps shape every release.

What We Believe

Open Source First

Lowdefy is Apache 2.0 licensed. We believe the best tools are built in the open, with transparency, community input, and shared ownership.

Simplicity Over Complexity

Config when you can, code when you need to. We aim for the minimum complexity needed to solve real problems.

Built for Everyone

From solo developers to enterprise teams. Lowdefy bridges the gap between no-code simplicity and full-code flexibility.

Ship Fast, Iterate Faster

Internal tools shouldn't take months. Our config-first approach means you can go from idea to production in days.

Milestones

2020

Lowdefy founded, first commit

2021

v1.0 released, open-source launch

2023

v4.0, rebuilt on Next.js & Auth.js

2024

70+ blocks, 150+ operators, plugin ecosystem

2025

AI-native config generation, growing community

The Team

Building the future of config-first development

Albert van Wyk

Albert van Wyk

Sam Tolmay

Sam Tolmay

Gerrie van Wyk

Gerrie van Wyk

Johann Möller

Johann Möller

Stephanie Smit

Stephanie Smit

Ioannis Ktistakis

Ioannis Ktistakis

Salahuddin Saiet

Salahuddin Saiet

Machiel van der Walt

Machiel van der Walt

Join the Community

Lowdefy is shaped by its community. Whether you contribute code, report bugs, write plugins, or help others on Discord, you're part of what makes this project great.

Need Help Building?

Resonancy, founded by the Lowdefy team, builds purpose-built business applications on Lowdefy. 10+ years of experience, 50+ internal tools deployed.

  • Custom internal tools & admin panels
  • Data integration & workflow automation
  • AI, data science & managed hosting
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