Zenku

Build Production-Ready Data Apps via Conversation.

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Zenku is an AI-first, open-source No-Code Engine designed for building enterprise-grade data applications. Instead of generating static code, Zenku uses a sophisticated Multi-Agent Architecture to dynamically evolve your database schema, UI views, and business logic in real-time through natural language.

• Chat-to-App Workflow: Transform "I need a CRM" into a live system (Schema -> CRUD UI -> Dashboard) in seconds.
• Specialist Agent System: Dedicated agents for Schema, UI, Logic, Query, and Testing, coordinated by a central Orchestrator.
• Enterprise DB Support: Native support for SQLite, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL).
• Versatile View Engine: Dynamic rendering for Kanban, Gantt, Calendar, Timeline, Dashboard, and more.
• Real-time Logic: A powerful Business Rules Engine for automation, validation, and third-party webhooks (e.g., n8n).
• Reliability & Undo: A built-in Design Journal acting as a "Time Machine," allowing you to undo any AI change instantly.
• MCP Ready: Full Model Context Protocol support, enabling external AI tools to control your Zenku instance.

🧠 Architecture: The Multi-Agent Orchestrator

Unlike simple "Code Gen" wrappers, Zenku separates reasoning from execution through specialized roles:

graph TD
    User[User] <--> Orch[Orchestrator Agent]
    Orch <--> Schema[Schema Agent]
    Orch <--> UI[UI Agent]
    Orch <--> Query[Query Agent]
    Orch <--> Logic[Logic Agent]
    Orch <--> Test[Test Agent]

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🏗️ Architecture

Zenku uses a Monorepo (npm workspaces) structure:

1. @zenku/server (The Brain)

• Stack: Node.js + Express + TypeScript
• Database Layer: Robust Adapter pattern for switching between production-grade databases.
• Orchestrator: Coordinates specialized LLM Tool Agents:
  • schema-agent (DDL & Schema Management)
  • ui-agent (View Definition & Layout)
  • query-agent (Natural Language to SQL)
  • logic-agent (Automation Rules & Guardrails)

2. @zenku/web (The Interpreter)

• Stack: React 19 + Vite + Tailwind CSS + shadcn/ui
• Dynamic Rendering: Composed of highly abstract components (TableView, FormView, GanttView) that render instantly based on JSON definitions.

3. @zenku/shared (Common Ecosystem)

• Strictly maintained TypeScript definitions, Formula calculation engine, and Appearance logic parser.

🚀 Quick Start

1. Developer Setup

1. Install Dependencies:

   git clone https://github.com/antonylu0826/zenku-v2.git
   cd zenku
   npm install

2. Configure Environment: Copy .env.example to .env and fill in your API Key and DB credentials:

   # Example: Switch to MSSQL
   DB_TYPE=mssql
   DB_HOST=localhost
   DB_USER=sa
   DB_PASSWORD=YourPassword

3. Launch:

   npm run dev

   Visit http://localhost:5173 to start.

Windows troubleshooting: if npm run dev reports Failed to resolve entry for package "lucide-react" (or similar for es-toolkit), the package's dist/ was partially extracted on first install. Fix with:

npm cache clean --force
rm -rf node_modules
npm install

2. One-Click Docker Deployment

docker-compose up -d

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3. Build Your First App in 5 Minutes

• Project Management:
  "Create a project tracking system with name, progress, start and end dates, and generate a Gantt chart view for me."
• Automation & Validation:
  "In the order form, if stock is less than demand, prevent saving and show an 'Insufficient Stock' warning."
• Workflow Integration:
  "When a new order is created, trigger a webhook to my n8n workflow."

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Zenku aims to unleash your creativity by turning complex development into a simple, fun conversation. Happy Building! 🚀

📚 Documentation

For more technical details and implementation guides, please refer to our official documentation:

• English Documentation: Includes core concepts, architecture design, functional specs, and n8n integration guides.
• 繁體中文文檔: Conceptual overview, system architecture, and API references in Traditional Chinese.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the GPL v3 License.