Getting Started with MagicStart & MagicAdd

Say goodbye to building every collection and relationship by hand! MagicStart and MagicAdd use AI to jumpstart your database based on the app or feature you are creating.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Before You Begin

• Know the basics of Databases and how to set them up.

• You do not need a paid Adalo plan to use this feature.

• Magic Start & Add responses are limited to 10 per Adalo Team per month.

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What is MagicStart?

MagicStart uses AI to suggest a complete starting database for you, based on the type of app you want to build and is available in the Adalo Database Tab when you are creating a new app from scratch.

For example:

• If you’re creating a Marketplace app, MagicStart will set up collections like Users, Products, and Orders with the right relationships.

• If you’re creating a Social app, MagicStart will create Users, Posts, and Comments collections.

This gives you a strong foundation to build on, so you can start designing and connecting screens right away. Please ensure you use detailed prompts to receive the best possible suggestions.

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What is MagicAdd?

MagicAdd is used when you already have an app started and want to add a new feature. When you select MagicAdd, you’ll describe the feature you want to add in the prompt box, and AI will suggest new collections and relationships to support it.

For example:

• Adding a Chat feature → AI will add Messages and link them to Users.

• Adding a Booking feature → AI will add Bookings and connect them to Users and Items.

This makes it easier to expand your app without needing to plan every database detail yourself.

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How to Use MagicStart & MagicAdd

Using MagicStart

1. Create a new app in Adalo.

2. Choose MagicStart in the Database before creating any new Collections or Properties.

3. Enter a detailed description of the type of app you’re building.

4. Review the collections and relationships AI generates.

5. Confirm or edit as needed before moving forward.

Using MagicAdd

1. Open an existing app in Adalo.

2. Go to your database and choose MagicAdd.

3. Describe the feature you want to add (e.g. “Add a wishlist so users can save items”).

4. AI will suggest new collections and set up relationships with your existing data.

5. Confirm or adjust the database changes.

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Best Practices

• Ude a detailed prompt to ensure you get the best suggestions from the AI.

• Always review the AI-generated collections before confirming. Adjust property names or relationships if needed.

• Keep your app’s overall structure in mind. MagicStart and MagicAdd are there to save time, but you’re still in control.

• If you already have a complex database, double-check that new relationships don’t overlap or conflict with existing ones.