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Build with Ella

Everything you need to know about how to build and edit your Blocks work tools

Updated over a month ago

Meet Ella, our AI builder who turns your work dreams into working tools. Just tell her what you need - she handles the rest.

Ella understands what you need and builds complete work tools from your description.
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When you tell Ella what you want, she creates:

  • The design of the tool

  • The data structure to store everything

  • The logic, workflows and AI agents that make it all work

  • Even the permissions and user roles

She gets how work actually happens - and builds tools that match.
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How to talk to Ella

Keep it simple. Use plain language, like you're explaining to a colleague. The more detail you share, the better she builds.
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For example: "I need a vendor portal where vendors submit invoices. Extract the invoice details automatically. Route them through our approval process. Notify vendors when payment is done. Vendors should see all their invoices, finance should only see the approved ones ready for payment."
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Pro tips:
Write naturally - don't use ChatGPT (or equivalent) to pre-write prompts

You can add reference docs, screenshots, or spreadsheets if it helps and you can connect your favorite tools

Note: When an integration is added, you'll need to connect the tools in order for the build to start

Everything's editable. Anything Ella builds can be adjusted and enhanced πŸ‘‰ Just tell Ella what to change.
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The three layers Ella builds

Every Blocks tool has three layers that work together:
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1. Design Layer - What people see

This is your tool's interface - how people interact with it. Ella creates different views for different users.
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Using our vendor portal example:

  • Vendors see: Invoice submission - file uploader, and payment status tracker


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  • Finance sees: Approved invoices dashboard, and payment queue
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  • You see: Full overview, approval workflows, analytics

Each role gets exactly what they need. Nothing more, nothing less. All defined from your simple chat with Ella.

Learn more about the Design Layer β†’

2. Logic Layer - The brain of your tool

This is where the magic happens. Ella builds workflows and AI agents that actually get things done:

  • When vendor uploads invoice β†’ Extract key info automatically

  • When invoice approved β†’ Send personalized notifications

  • When payment processed β†’ Update vendor

  • Plus: Enrich data, handle routine tasks, connect everything

See exactly how everything works behind the scenes. No technical knowledge needed. Want to adjust something? Edit it yourself or just ask Ella.

Learn more about the Logic Layer β†’

3. Data Layer - Where information lives

Your tool's memory bank. Everything gets stored, organized, and connected:

  • Information users add (like vendor invoices)

  • Data your tool creates (like approval timestamps)

  • Information from connected tools (when relevant)

  • Outputs from AI agents

All searchable. All secure. All yours

Note: Data isn't just storage - it's the core of your tool. Every workflow, every automation, every smart feature connects through your data layer

Learn more about the Data Layer β†’

Ready to build?

Just start typing πŸ’¬ Tell Ella what you're looking for and she'll create a fully functioning tool that works the way you work. ready to be used.
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Happy building! ✨


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