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Creating a Project

Create a new project in Hyper to start building your application.

Click New Project in the top-right corner, or + Create Project in the left sidebar.

Project creation flow​

When you click New Project, you go through these steps:

StepDescription
1. Name Your ProjectEnter a name for your project
2. Select IndustryChoose your industry domain or enter a custom one
3. Upload LogoOptional project logo (max 500KB)
4. Select Color ThemeChoose a color theme for Studio
5. Choose Start MethodSelect how you want to build your app
6. Generate/ImportBuild with AI, import a schema, or start from scratch
7. Review & CreateReview generated schema and create

Starting methods​

Choose how you want to create your project:

Project Name​

Enter a descriptive name for your project. This helps identify your app in the platform and is used for project metadata.

Example names:

  • Sales Automation App
  • Inventory Management System
  • Healthcare Portal

Industry​

Choose the industry that best matches your application. This helps Hyper tailor recommendations and structure to your business domain.

Available industries include:

  • Aviation
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Logistics
  • HRM / ERP
  • Other — Enter a custom industry
note

Selecting an industry activates domain-specific context, so your generated schema includes expected workflows, entities, and compliance requirements.

Upload a project logo to personalize your workspace.

ConstraintRequirement
Max Size500KB
File TypesImage files (PNG, JPG, SVG)

Color theme​

Choose a color theme for your Studio workspace.

note

The color theme applies to the Studio workspace, not to the generated application. Set your generated app's theme in Settings → Theme.

Start method​

Select how you want to build your application:

Build an app with AI​

Let AI help you create your app based on your description. This is the recommended approach for:

  • Quick prototyping
  • Pre-sales demos
  • Projects where you know the requirements but not the exact schema

Learn more about AI-assisted building →

Import a schema​

Start with an existing database schema or API. Best for:

  • Migrating existing applications to Hyper
  • Starting from an established data model
  • Teams with existing database designs

Learn more about schema import →

Start from scratch​

Build your app step by step with complete control. Ideal for:

  • Experienced users who know exactly what they want
  • Projects requiring precise manual configuration
  • Learning how Hyper works in detail

Build an app with AI​

When you select Build an app with AI, you use the Requirement Agent to generate your application schema.

Providing requirements​

You can provide requirements in two ways:

MethodDescription
PromptDescribe your app in the text area
Upload DocumentUpload a PRD or specification document (PDF, DOCX)

Example prompt:

Build a procurement management system for multiple departments 
with approvals, supplier onboarding, and audit logs.

Select model​

Choose the AI model for generation. The default is set by your organization.

Review generated schema​

After clicking Next, the AI generates:

  1. Summary — A text description of what was generated
  2. Collections — List of tables/entities with their fields
  3. Relations — ERD diagram showing table relationships
  4. Access Control — Suggested roles and permissions

You can:

  • Click + Modify Schema to adjust the generated structure
  • Switch between Relations, Collections, and Access Control tabs
  • Click Create this app when satisfied

See Requirement Agent for detailed documentation.

Import a schema​

Upload a SQL file and Hyper reads your database schema and generates all collections, fields, and relationships automatically — no manual setup required.

Supported formats​

FormatExtension
MySQL.sql
PostgreSQL.sql
SQL Server.sql, .bak
DBML.dbml

Upload your schema​

Drag and drop your file onto the upload area, or click to browse. Then click Process SQL to analyze the schema.

Import options​

Schema options​

OptionDescription
Keep original field names and typesPreserves the original database naming and field types exactly

Table options​

OptionDescription
Keep existing tablesAdds imported tables alongside any existing tables
Delete all existing tablesClears all tables before import
Replace existing tablesReplaces tables that share a name with imported ones

Additional options​

OptionDescription
Auto-generate primary keyAdds a primary key to any table that doesn't have one
Auto-generate reverse relationsCreates inverse relationship fields automatically
Ignore fieldsSkips specific fields during import

After Hyper processes the file, review the generated schema in the Review and create step.

Start from scratch​

When you select Start from scratch, you skip the AI generation step and go directly to an empty project. You manually create:

  1. Collections — Define your data tables
  2. Fields — Add fields to each collection
  3. Relationships — Connect collections together
  4. Roles — Set up access control
  5. Areas — Set up your application screens

This approach gives you complete control from the beginning.

Review and create​

Before creating your project, review the generated or imported schema:

Schema review tabs​

TabDescription
RelationsInteractive ERD diagram showing table relationships
CollectionsList of all tables with field details
Access ControlSuggested roles and permissions

Collections view​

Click any collection in the sidebar to see its fields with:

  • Field name and type
  • Properties — Primary key, Unique, Indexed, Required badges

Modifying the schema​

Click + Modify Schema to make changes before creating:

  • Add or remove collections
  • Edit field properties
  • Adjust relationships

Creating the project​

When satisfied with the schema, click Create this app to:

  1. Create the project
  2. Generate all collections and fields
  3. Set up relationships
  4. Set up initial roles
  5. Open the project in Studio