Space Apps: React Applications
Create professional websites and web applications just by describing what you want. No coding, no hosting headaches—just your idea turned into a live website that works everywhere.
New to Space Apps? Think of them as Genesis's superpower for building customer-facing websites. Perfect for businesses that need professional web presence quickly!
What Are Space Apps?
Space Apps are Genesis's way of turning your ideas into real, professional websites. Instead of building internal tools for your team, Space Apps create polished websites that your customers can visit and use—complete with their own web address!
Space Apps vs. Project-Based Apps
What You Get
Real websites your customers visit
Internal team workspaces
Where It Lives
Your own web address (like yoursite.com)
Inside your Taskade workspace
Who Uses It
Your customers and the public
Your team members
How It Looks
Complete control over design and branding
Uses Taskade's standard layouts
What's Inside
Modern website technology
Taskade's project tools
Speed
Lightning-fast loading worldwide
Fast within Taskade
Tech Stuff
All the code if you want to see it
No code access needed
🚀 Getting Started with Space Apps
Step 1: Choose Space Apps for Your Use Case
Perfect for:
Customer-facing applications (booking systems, feedback forms, portals)
Marketing websites and landing pages
E-commerce storefronts and catalogs
Public dashboards and reporting tools
Mobile-responsive web applications
Consider Project-Based Apps for:
Internal team collaboration
Complex workflow management
Heavy data manipulation and reporting
Advanced automation workflows
Step 2: Create Your First Space App
Open Genesis in your Taskade workspace
Select "Space App" creation mode
Write your prompt using the proven formula:
I run a [BUSINESS TYPE] and need [TARGET USERS] to [PRIMARY ACTION].
They should be able to [SPECIFIC FEATURES], and when they [TRIGGER],
the system should [AUTOMATIC RESPONSES].
The app should [VISUAL/UX REQUIREMENTS] and work well on [DEVICES].Step 3: Deployment and Sharing
Space Apps deploy automatically to Fly.io's global infrastructure:
Instant URLs: Your app gets a live URL immediately
Global CDN: Fast loading worldwide with edge caching
Mobile Responsive: Automatically optimized for all screen sizes
HTTPS Enabled: Secure connections out of the box
🎨 Advanced Space App Features
Responsive Design & Mobile Optimization
Space Apps are built mobile-first using Tailwind CSS:
/* Generated responsive components */
<div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
<div className="bg-white p-6 rounded-lg shadow-md hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow">
{/* Card content */}
</div>
</div>Mobile Optimization Features:
Touch-friendly UI elements
Optimized form inputs for mobile keyboards
Swipe gestures where appropriate
Fast loading with code splitting
Progressive Web App (PWA) capabilities
Real-Time Data Integration
Connect your Space Apps to live Taskade projects:
// Automatic integration with Taskade projects
const { data: submissions } = useTaskadeProject('feedback-responses');
const { data: inventory } = useTaskadeProject('product-catalog');
// Real-time updates
useEffect(() => {
// App updates when project data changes
console.log('New submission:', submissions.latest);
}, [submissions]);Advanced UI Components
Space Apps include a rich set of pre-built components:
Form Components: Multi-step forms, file uploads, validation
Data Display: Tables, charts, dashboards, galleries
Navigation: Headers, sidebars, breadcrumbs, tabs
Interactive Elements: Modals, dropdowns, accordions
Media: Image galleries, video players, carousels
🎯 Space App Examples & Templates
E-Commerce Product Catalog
Prompt:
Create an online product catalog for my clothing boutique where customers can browse items by category (dresses, tops, bottoms, accessories), filter by size and color, and view detailed product information with multiple photos. Include a search function and wishlist feature. The design should be modern and elegant with a clean layout that works perfectly on mobile devices.Generated Features:
Product grid with lazy loading
Advanced filtering and search
Product detail modals
Mobile-optimized image gallery
Wishlist functionality
Category navigation
Customer Service Portal
Prompt:
Build a customer support portal where users can submit tickets, track their status, and access our knowledge base. Include ticket categories (technical, billing, general), priority levels, file uploads, and automated email confirmations. Customers should be able to rate their support experience and see estimated response times.Generated Features:
Ticket submission form with validation
Status tracking dashboard
Knowledge base with search
File upload handling
Rating and feedback system
Email integration
Event Registration Platform
Prompt:
Create an event registration system for our conference where attendees can register, select sessions, choose meal preferences, and pay registration fees. Include speaker profiles, schedule display, and networking features. The app should handle multiple ticket types and send calendar invites upon registration.Generated Features:
Multi-step registration flow
Session selection interface
Payment processing integration
Calendar integration
Speaker and schedule displays
Networking features
🔧 Customization & Development
Visual Customization
Space Apps support extensive visual customization through natural language:
"Make the header navy blue with white text"
"Use our brand colors: primary #FF6B35, secondary #004E89"
"Add our logo to the top left corner"
"Make the buttons larger and more rounded"
"Use a sidebar layout instead of top navigation"Advanced Styling with Tailwind CSS
Generated apps use Tailwind CSS for styling:
/* Custom utility classes are automatically generated */
.btn-primary {
@apply bg-blue-600 hover:bg-blue-700 text-white font-semibold py-2 px-4 rounded;
}
.card {
@apply bg-white shadow-md rounded-lg p-6 hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow;
}Code Access and Modification
Access your app's complete codebase through the Genesis API:
// App structure
src/
├── App.tsx // Main application component
├── components/ // Generated React components
├── hooks/ // Custom hooks for data fetching
├── styles/ // Tailwind CSS configurations
├── utils/ // Helper functions
└── types/ // TypeScript type definitions🚀 Deployment & Performance
Fly.io Infrastructure
Space Apps deploy to Fly.io's global infrastructure:
Key Benefits:
Global Distribution: Servers in 30+ regions worldwide
Edge Caching: Static assets served from CDN
Auto Scaling: Handles traffic spikes automatically
99.9% Uptime: Enterprise-grade reliability
SSL/TLS: HTTPS enabled by default
Performance Optimization
Space Apps are optimized for performance:
// Automatic optimizations included:
- Code splitting for faster loading
- Lazy loading for images and components
- Bundle optimization and minification
- Service worker for offline functionality
- Progressive loading strategiesCustom Domains & SSL
Connect your own domain name:
# Via Genesis API
POST /v1/genesis/space-apps/{app_id}/domain
{
"domain": "app.yourdomain.com",
"ssl_certificate": "auto"
}🔒 Security & Compliance
Built-in Security Features
Space Apps include enterprise-grade security:
Content Security Policy (CSP) headers
Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) protection
Input sanitization and validation
SQL injection prevention
XSS attack protection
HTTPS/TLS encryption for all traffic
Data Privacy & GDPR
Compliance features for data protection:
// Generated privacy controls
const PrivacyConsent = () => {
return (
<div className="privacy-notice">
<p>We use cookies to enhance your experience...</p>
<button onClick={handleAccept}>Accept</button>
<button onClick={handleDecline}>Decline</button>
</div>
);
};Access Control & Authentication
Integrate with authentication providers:
OAuth integration (Google, Microsoft, GitHub)
Role-based access control
Session management
API key authentication
User permission systems
📊 Analytics & Monitoring
Built-in Analytics
Track app performance and user behavior:
// Automatic analytics tracking
- Page views and user sessions
- Form submissions and conversions
- Performance metrics (loading times)
- Error tracking and reporting
- User journey mappingThird-Party Integrations
Connect popular analytics services:
Google Analytics 4
Mixpanel for event tracking
Hotjar for user behavior
Sentry for error monitoring
LogRocket for session replay
🔄 Maintenance & Updates
Version Control
Space Apps maintain complete version history:
Git-like commit system for all changes
Rollback capabilities to previous versions
Branch management for testing features
Deployment history tracking
Change attribution for team collaboration
Conversational Updates
Modify your app through natural language:
"Add a search bar to the product page"
"Make the contact form shorter - remove the company field"
"Change the color scheme to match our new brand colors"
"Add a testimonials section to the homepage"Automated Maintenance
Built-in maintenance features:
Dependency updates handled automatically
Security patches applied immediately
Performance monitoring with alerts
Backup and recovery systems
Health checks and uptime monitoring
🎓 Best Practices for Space Apps
Prompt Engineering
Write effective prompts for better results:
Include these elements:
Business context: What type of business/industry
Target users: Who will use the application
Core functionality: What users need to accomplish
Visual preferences: Brand colors, style, layout
Device requirements: Mobile, tablet, desktop focus
Example of a well-structured prompt:
I run a dental practice and need patients to book appointments online.
They should see available time slots, select services (cleaning, checkup,
cosmetic), and provide insurance information. The app should send
confirmation emails and add appointments to our practice calendar.
Use a clean, professional design with our brand colors (blue and white)
and ensure it works perfectly on mobile devices since most patients
will book from their phones.Performance Guidelines
Optimize your Space Apps for speed:
Image optimization: Use WebP format for faster loading
Lazy loading: Load content as users scroll
Code splitting: Split large features into separate bundles
Caching strategies: Leverage browser and CDN caching
Mobile-first: Design for mobile, enhance for desktop
Accessibility Standards
Ensure your apps are accessible to all users:
Semantic HTML: Proper heading structure and landmarks
Keyboard navigation: All interactive elements accessible via keyboard
Screen reader support: ARIA labels and descriptions
Color contrast: Meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards
Focus management: Clear focus indicators throughout
🔧 Troubleshooting Common Issues
Performance Problems
Issue: App loading slowly Solutions:
Check image sizes and formats
Review third-party scripts and integrations
Optimize database queries if using external data
Enable browser caching headers
Issue: Mobile layout issues Solutions:
Test on actual devices, not just browser dev tools
Review responsive breakpoints in Tailwind CSS
Check touch target sizes (minimum 44px)
Verify form inputs work with mobile keyboards
Deployment Issues
Issue: App not updating after changes Solutions:
Clear browser cache and hard refresh
Check deployment status in Genesis dashboard
Verify changes were committed to the codebase
Review Fly.io deployment logs for errors
Data Integration Problems
Issue: Taskade project data not syncing Solutions:
Verify project permissions and access
Check API rate limits and quotas
Review WebSocket connection status
Confirm project ID is correct in integration
📚 Resources & Support
Documentation Links
Genesis API Reference - Complete API documentation
Space Apps API - Specific Space Apps endpoints
Best Practices - General Genesis optimization tips
Examples Gallery - Ready-to-use prompts
Development Resources
Tailwind CSS Documentation - Styling reference
React Documentation - Component development guide
TypeScript Handbook - Type system reference
Fly.io Documentation - Deployment platform guide
Community & Support
Community Forum - Connect with other developers
Help Center - Comprehensive guides and tutorials
Email Support: [email protected]
Live Chat: Available in your Taskade dashboard
🚀 Ready to Build Your Space App?
Space Apps represent the future of no-code application development - combining the simplicity of natural language with the power of modern web technologies.
Quick Start Checklist
Next Steps
Create your first Space App in your workspace
Explore the API documentation for advanced integrations
Join our community to share your creation and get inspiration
Check out advanced features as your app grows in complexity
🎯 Transform your ideas into production-ready React applications today.
With Space Apps, the only limit is your imagination - from simple landing pages to complex business applications, all accessible through natural language prompts.
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