> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.webstudio.is/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.webstudio.is/basics/intro.md). # Intro {% embed url="" %} Webstudio is an open-source visual development platform that empowers designers and developers to create responsive web designs with ease. Bridging the gap between design and code, it allows users to visually build while maintaining control over the underlying HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. ## 🧑‍🎨 For Designers Webstudio offers a powerful platform for designers to bring their creative visions to life, without needing extensive coding knowledge. Its intuitive visual interface enables the construction of layouts, styling of components, and animation of elements in real-time on a live canvas. This direct manipulation of design elements facilitates immediate feedback and accelerates iteration cycles. ## 🧑‍💻 For Developers Developers can combine the visual editor with Resources, expressions, HTML Embed, and Webstudio MCP. Projects can be exported, self-hosted, or extended by contributing to the open-source Builder. Webstudio does not currently provide a visual workflow for defining new reusable component types; use Slots for reusable project content and HTML Embed for custom code. ## Related * [Webstudio Features](https://webstudio.is/features) – Explore all Webstudio features * [Building your first site](/basics/building-your-first-site.md) – Step-by-step guide to create your first website * [Courses](/basics/courses.md) – Community-made courses for learning Webstudio * [Anatomy of the Webstudio builder](/university/foundations/anatomy-of-the-webstudio-builder.md) – Understand the builder interface * [Inception](/university/inception.md) – Explore Webstudio's standalone AI design exploration app * [FAQs](/basics/faq.md) – Common questions and answers about Webstudio --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.webstudio.is/basics/intro.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.