Project Lifecycle

A Michelangelo project moves through several stages from idea to shareable app. Understanding the lifecycle helps you know what to expect at each step.

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1. Creation

Every project starts with a prompt:

• You describe the app in natural language.
• You can attach up to 2 images for visual reference.
• Michelangelo creates the project, generates the initial files, and streams progress in real time.

The AI also gives the project a name and generates an icon in the background.

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2. First Preview

Once the initial files are ready, Michelangelo:

• Prepares the source files for the inline sandbox.
• Renders the app in the preview panel.
• Lets you interact with the app immediately.

If something fails during generation, you receive a notification and can try again.

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3. Iteration

The editor is where most of the work happens. You can:

• Send follow-up prompts to refine the app.
• Fix runtime errors using the auto-fix feature.
• Rename the project, change visibility, or delete it.

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4. Sharing

When you are ready to share:

• Use App Settings → Share to open the iOS share sheet.
• A public preview link is generated: https://michelangelo.land/preview/{projectId}.
• Anyone with the link can view and interact with the app.

Toggle Private App to hide the project from the Explore feed.

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5. Export

For standalone distribution:

• Connect your GitHub account from App Settings → Tools → GitHub.
• Push the source code to your own repository.
• Build and submit the app using your own credentials.

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6. End of Life

You can delete a project at any time from App Settings → Delete. Deletion removes the project and its files from Michelangelo. GitHub repositories already pushed are not affected.

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Next Steps