App code export and import

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Hi team,

I found the option to export the code of an app, but what about importing? I can’t seem to import code without having first “built” an app. Also, the tool says it will merge the code - so what’s the best way to import or recreate an app from a ZIP file?

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Hi @Alex ,
To import code, you’ll need to create an app first. The easiest way is to prompt it to build a simple “Hello World” app, then import your ZIP on top of it.

Here’s the flow:

  1. Create a new app and prompt it: “Build a Hello World app.”
  2. Go to the Code tab, click the ... menu, and select Import code.
  3. Make sure your ZIP contains the outermost project folder (right-click → compress), and excludes build artifacts like node_modules or .next.

Note that import merges with the existing project and overwrites files at matching paths — so starting from a fresh app keeps things clean.

More details here: App Builder - Teable

Also — mind sharing what you’re trying to accomplish with the import? That’ll help us give you a more useful answer.