Replicating Replicate in 25 Minutes Without Code (Softr & n8n live build)

Replicate is a powerful platform for running thousands of AI models. This video is a pragmatic, step-by-step guide on how to build your own version from scratch, without writing any code.

The challenge: Replicate the core functionality of Replicate in under 25 minutes using only Softr and n8n. This tutorial is a real-time build showing the entire process, from a blank canvas to a working application.

In this video, you will see how to: Set up the complete database structure directly in Softr. Build a dynamic front-end form that changes based on the selected AI model (Image Editing with Nano Banana vs. Background Removal). Create the logic to show input and output images side-by-side. Configure the n8n backend to handle the API calls to Replicate. Use a switch node in n8n to route requests to different AI models. Update the Softr database with the final AI-generated image, which then instantly appears in the interface.