# Wabi adds messaging layer to its AI app builder

> Wabi 2.0 launches as an invite‑only messenger that still creates custom apps on demand.

Oossa · 2026-09-29 · https://oossa.com/en/wabi-adds-messaging-layer-to-its-ai-app-builder

AI startup Wabi announced a pivot to a messenger format called Wabi 2.0. The tool still lets users generate custom apps with prompts, but now the interaction happens inside a chat window. Founder Eugenia Kuyda says the new experience combines conversation with on‑the‑fly UI creation, letting people build things like calorie trackers or family calendars within a single thread. The service is currently invite‑only and codes are being shared on X.

## The facts

- Wabi 2.0 announced on Sep 28, 2026
- Access limited to users with invite codes distributed via X

## Why it matters

It shows how AI tools are blending chat and app creation to make productivity features feel more natural.

## Sources & references

1. [AI-powered app maker Wabi pivots to a messaging experience](https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/29/ai-powered-app-maker-wabi-pivots-to-a-messaging-experience/) – TechCrunch, 2026-09-29

Last updated: 2026-09-29