Shakespeare.diy, an open-source website builder that merges AI with decentralization, officially launched Thursday at a Human Rights Foundation event—and it’s already shaking up the rules of the web-building game. Created by developer Alex Gleason, the tool gives users a new kind of control: censorship resistance, vendor freedom, and instant AI-driven web deployment—all without touching a corporate login screen.

Finally, AI Website Building Without the Corporate Chains

While AI website builders like Wix ADI and Squarespace’s AI tools promise convenience, they often come at a cost: proprietary lock-in, surveillance-heavy user models, and limited control over your own data and code. Shakespeare.diy flips the script.

Built entirely on Nostr, the decentralized social protocol best known for enabling censorship-resistant content, Shakespeare.diy offers a unique blend of user freedom, open-source transparency, and AI convenience. It lets you describe your dream site in plain English—and watch it come to life in real time through a friendly browser interface.

"No more excuses to stay trapped in centralized platforms," said Gleason. "With Nostr + AI, building websites is something anyone can do—without giving up control."

Built for Creators, Not Corporations

At its core, Shakespeare.diy is aimed at creators, developers, and activists who want to build without compromise. Key features include:

• Identity freedom: Login via Nostr keys—no email, no password, no surveillance.

• AI freedom: Choose your own Nostr Service Provider (NSP) offering AI models with transparent pricing.

• Instant results: Describe your site, iterate via chat, and deploy live with a click.

• Source code access: Download and own your entire website’s codebase.

• Zero vendor lock-in: Host wherever you want, edit however you like.

This makes Shakespeare particularly appealing to communities that prioritize privacy, autonomy, or digital resilience—like open-source developers, human rights groups, or anyone tired of being tethered to Big Tech’s evolving rules.

How It Works

The onboarding process is designed to be as simple—or advanced—as users need:

1. Login with Nostr: Use existing keys or generate new ones.

2. Pick Your AI: Choose from a marketplace of NSPs, each with its own capabilities and rates.

3. Describe Your Site: Use natural language to instruct the AI.

4. Refine in Real Time: Preview changes instantly through a live builder.

5. Deploy or Download: Publish it instantly or export the full code for self-hosting.

During beta, users can test Gemini Flash (a lightweight, real-time AI model) for free. Advanced users can also plug in GitHub or GitLab repositories to collaborate on existing projects—with help from AI assistants that work directly in the browser.

A New Era for AI-Powered Digital Ownership

While many platforms talk about “empowering creators,” Shakespeare.diy actually delivers on that promise by removing middlemen and giving builders direct access to the tools—and control over their output. With full code ownership, decentralized hosting, and AI flexibility, it reimagines what an AI builder can (and should) be.

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