You can build a Sutra website with AI in two ways: start inside Sutra with the AI website builder, or work from an external AI assistant connected to Sutra. Both approaches create real Sutra spaces and content that you can review, edit, and share when ready.
Before you start
You need permission to manage the space you are building or updating.
Website mode is available on Silver and Gold plans.
Treat the generated website as a draft. Review claims, links, images, access settings, registration settings, and payment settings before sharing it publicly.
Option 1: start with Sutra's AI builder
Start a new AI build from Sutra and choose a website-style build when prompted.
Describe what the website is for, who it serves, and what pages or sections you want.
Add any source material the AI should use, such as existing copy, notes, program details, or a launch brief.
Review the build brief before generation starts. Make the outcome, audience, tone, offer, and page structure as specific as you can.
Let Sutra generate the website draft.
The builder can create a website-mode space with pages, navigation, page copy, visuals, theme choices, calls to action, and shared header or footer areas.
Note: you can always start creating a website from scratch, directly on the editor.
Option 2: work from an external AI assistant
You can also drive the website workflow from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, or another AI tool by connecting it to Sutra. The connection uses Sutra's MCP server, which lets the assistant work through your approved account permissions.
To set up the connection, see Connect an AI assistant to Sutra.
Once connected, you can ask the assistant to create pages, turn on website mode, draft page content, update navigation, prepare header and footer changes, and show you what changed after each round.
Give the AI a clear website brief
Start with the same basic brief either way: what the website is for, who it serves, what pages you want, what tone it should use, and what source material it should follow.
Example prompt: Build a public Sutra website for my coaching program. Create a home page, about page, program page, testimonials page, and contact page. Use the copy below as source material, keep the tone warm and direct, and ask before publishing anything.
Ask for the website structure first
A helpful AI workflow is to build the structure before polishing individual pages.
Create or choose the top-level space that will become the website home.
Create child spaces for pages such as Home, About, Program, Resources, or Contact.
Turn on website mode for the top-level space.
Set up the site header, navigation links, and footer.
Draft each page using your brief and source material.
Website mode turns a top-level space into a public website. Child spaces can become site pages, and the website root controls shared website settings such as the header and footer.
Review and edit before publishing
Open the generated website space.
Review each page in edit mode and visitor view.
Edit copy, images, buttons, links, navigation, header, and footer the same way you edit ordinary Sutra content.
Check any registration, checkout, privacy, SEO, or custom-domain settings separately.
Share the site only after the pages and settings match what visitors should see.
If you are working with an external AI assistant, ask it to prepare drafts and preview links before publishing major page changes. Keep the final approval step with you.
Useful things to ask for
Create a five-page website for my program with Home, About, Curriculum, Testimonials, and Join pages.
Turn this course outline into a public website with a clear call to action.
Rewrite page copy using my notes, transcript, or old website as source material.
Review my generated website and suggest what needs clearer copy, stronger navigation, or better visitor flow.
Summarize what changed after each round, including anything you could not complete.
What AI will not do for you
AI can help draft and assemble the website, but you are still responsible for the final version. Review factual claims, legal or medical language, pricing, enrollment rules, payment settings, privacy settings, and any promises made to visitors.