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Getting Started

How to access and use Appmint cloud services

Appmint Team•9/14/2025•3 min read

Getting Started with Appmint

Appmint is a cloud-based platform consisting of three main services. There's nothing to install - everything runs in the cloud.

Our Cloud Services

1. Vibe Studio

OpenVSCode with custom extensions

  • Visual code editor in your browser
  • Custom-built agent for assistance
  • Deployment helper
  • Visual editor for UI design

Access: Visit your Vibe Studio instance URL provided by your administrator

2. Studio Manager

Complete business operating system

  • Website builder
  • E-commerce platform
  • CRM system
  • Marketing automation
  • Analytics dashboard

Access: Visit your Studio Manager dashboard URL

3. AppEngine

Backend API Service (appengine.appmint.io)

  • Data management
  • Authentication
  • File storage
  • AI services
  • CRM operations

Access: Via API through your application (never directly from browser)

For Developers: Integrating AppEngine

If you're building an application that uses AppEngine, here's how to connect:

Step 1: Get Your Credentials

Contact your administrator to obtain:

  • APP_ID - Your application ID
  • APP_KEY - Your application key
  • APP_SECRET - Your application secret
  • ORG_ID - Your organization ID

Step 2: Configure Your Application

Add these to your application's environment variables (.env.local):

APPENGINE_ENDPOINT=https://appengine.appmint.io
APP_ID=your_app_id
APP_KEY=your_app_key
APP_SECRET=your_app_secret
ORG_ID=your_org_id
SITE_NAME=your_site_name

Step 3: Use the Existing Integration

If you're working with our Next.js template, the integration is already set up:

  • Proxy Route: /api/[...slug] forwards requests to AppEngine
  • Client Library: src/lib/appmint-client.ts handles authentication
  • Configuration: src/lib/appmint-config.ts manages settings

You don't need to install anything - just configure and use!

For End Users

Accessing Vibe Studio

  1. Navigate to your Vibe Studio URL
  2. Log in with your credentials
  3. Start coding in the browser - no local setup needed

Accessing Studio Manager

  1. Navigate to your Studio Manager dashboard
  2. Log in with your credentials
  3. Start building your business applications

Using Applications Built with Appmint

Simply visit the application URL in your browser. Everything runs in the cloud.

Common Tasks

Connecting to AppEngine from Your Code

// Client-side: Call through the proxy
const response = await fetch('/api/repository/get/users');
const users = await response.json();

// Server-side: Use the AppEngine client
import { getAppEngineClient } from '@/lib/appmint-client';
const client = getAppEngineClient();
const result = await client.processRequest('GET', 'repository/get/users');

Creating a Support Ticket

const response = await fetch('/api/crm/tickets/create', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    subject: 'Need help',
    description: 'Issue description'
  })
});

Uploading Files

const formData = new FormData();
formData.append('file', fileInput.files[0]);

const response = await fetch('/api/repository/file/upload', {
  method: 'POST',
  body: formData
});

No Installation Required

Remember:

  • Vibe Studio - Runs in your browser
  • Studio Manager - Runs in your browser
  • AppEngine - Cloud API service accessed via your application

There are no CLI tools to install, no SDKs to download, no Docker containers to run. Everything is already set up in the cloud.

Need Help?

  • Documentation: Check the /docs folder in your project
  • API Reference: See /docs/developers/api-reference.md
  • Integration Guide: See /docs/developers/appengine-integration.md
  • Support: Contact your administrator

Browser Requirements

For the best experience with our cloud services:

  • Chrome 90+ (recommended)
  • Firefox 88+
  • Safari 14+
  • Edge 90+

Enable JavaScript and cookies for full functionality.

That's it! No installation needed - just configure your credentials and start using Appmint cloud services.