What it does
Fragments is an open-source version of tools like Claude Artifacts and v0, where you describe an app and AI writes and runs the code. It is a starter project developers can copy and customize.
The AI-generated code runs safely in a sandbox from E2B, the project's makers. It supports Python, Next.js, Vue, Streamlit and Gradio apps.
It works with many AI providers, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Mistral and local models through Ollama. A hosted demo is also available.
Who it's for
Developers who want to build their own AI app-generator or code playground.
Can I use it without coding?
Developers only. You need to download the code, install it and add API keys. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- Cost
- Free, but needs an AI accountThe software is free, but it uses an online AI service (like OpenAI or Anthropic), which usually charges for use.
- Runs on
- Web browser, Server
- Computer
- An ordinary computer is fine
- Privacy
- Sends what you give it to an online service
- API key
- Needed. An API key is a password-like code from an online AI service. What's that?
Try it
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- Keep your API key private. Never paste it into websites or share it, and set a spending limit with the AI service.
- What you type or upload is sent to an online service. Avoid sharing private or sensitive information.
- More on staying safe