Beyond Building Apps

Example workflows

Starting points built from this record, not transcripts of a run. Each prompt is written the way it should be sent, as one paragraph, and each is worth editing before you send it.

1. 01

   Stand it up from scratch

   You have read the record and want Beyond Building Apps working in a real project rather than a sandbox.

   Set up Beyond Building Apps in this project — analyze data, create files, and turn spreadsheets into working apps. Walk it end to end, tell me exactly what you changed, and flag anything I have to switch on myself before it works.

   Expected outcome

   A working setup, a plain list of what changed, and a short list of anything left for you to switch on. Check that list before assuming it is done.

2. 02

   Turn a CSV into a working dashboard

   The record lists this as one of the jobs Beyond Building Apps is meant for, so it is a fair first test of whether it fits your app.

   In this project, use Beyond Building Apps for turn a CSV into a working dashboard. Build the smallest version that a real user could complete end to end, keep the change scoped to that path, and tell me how to test it myself.

   Expected outcome

   One complete path a user can walk, the files and settings that changed, and the steps to test it. Walk it yourself before you ship it.

3. 03

   Review it before you publish

   Beyond Building Apps is wired in and you are about to put it in front of people. This is the pass that catches the half-configured version.

   Review how this project uses Beyond Building Apps before I publish. Check data analysis in chat and file and document generation, list anything that is missing, misconfigured, or only half wired, fix what is safe to fix, and tell me what you left alone and why.

   Expected outcome

   A findings list split into what was fixed and what was left, with a reason for each. Anything left alone is yours to decide on.

4. 04

   Generate reports and PDFs from chat

   A second job the record lists for Beyond Building Apps, useful once the first path works.

   Extend this project so Beyond Building Apps also covers generate reports and PDFs from chat. Reuse what is already wired rather than adding a parallel setup, and tell me what you reused and what is new.

   Expected outcome

   A second path built on the same setup, plus a note on what was shared and what was added.

Frequently asked

• What is Beyond Building Apps?

  Beyond Building Apps is Lovable's Productivity feature: Analyze data, create files, and turn spreadsheets into working apps. Lovable now goes beyond building apps.

• Is Beyond Building Apps GA or in beta?

  Beyond Building Apps is generally available (GA) on Lovable.

• What Lovable plan includes Beyond Building Apps?

  Beyond Building Apps is available on all Lovable plans.

• When did Beyond Building Apps launch?

  Beyond Building Apps launched on Mar 5, 2026.