I wanted to share some feedback about the recent replacement of several ‘classic’ Softr blocks with AI blocks.
I understand the idea behind this, and I think AI can be very useful. However, in practice it is not always an improvement, especially for simple layout or styling changes.
With the previous blocks, users could directly adjust standard settings such as font size, padding, colors, spacing, and similar options through clear controls in the interface. That was straightforward and beginner-friendly.
Now, with the AI blocks, many of these basic settings seem to require a conversation with the AI. That creates a few problems:
- For simple changes, users now have to explain what they want instead of just selecting it in the UI.
- The AI does not always understand the request correctly.
- It may not always generate the same kind of practical, user-friendly controls.
- Sometimes it takes several back-and-forth messages to achieve a very small adjustment.
- This is especially difficult for beginners, who often rely heavily on blocks and simple settings panels.
My conclusion is: AI is a good addition, but it should not replace basic manual controls for standard settings.
Ideally, the default styling and layout options should still be available directly in the block settings, with AI as an extra layer on top, not as the only way to make common adjustments.
I think that would make the experience much more practical, predictable, and beginner-friendly.
IMHO.
