# Getting Started with MagicStart & MagicAdd

*Skill Level: Intermediate*

## Before You Begin

* Know the basics of [Databases](https://help.adalo.com/database) 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.

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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.***&#x20;

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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.&#x20;
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.


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