Complete backend-as-a-service integration for Claude Code. Production-ready databases, APIs, and SDKs with zero infrastructure—entirely through slash commands.
BackApps = Complete Backend in Minutes
Building backends is slow. Setting up databases, writing APIs, managing infrastructure—it takes hours or days before you can focus on your actual product.
BackApps changes that:
- Live database (Turso Cloud)
- REST API (auto-generated)
- Client SDK (12+ languages)
Zero infrastructure. Zero boilerplate. Just ship.
See BackApps in action with complete applications across different languages and use cases:
Please create an app where users can create and open chats, each chat is made
of transcript and users can send a message to LLM and receive a response.
In Python, with UI, no backend/database required. Use /backapps:-init- to
generate all the backend/backend API required.
What this does:
- Authenticates with BackApps (opens browser, one-time sign-in)
- Detects your Chat and Message models from your Python code
- Provisions a live database with tables and REST API endpoints
- Generates a Python client SDK for easy API access
- Creates a complete working application with UI
Result: A production-ready chat application with LLM integration, persistent storage, and zero infrastructure setup.
Build a todo list app in TypeScript with React where users can organize tasks
with categories, tags, and due dates. Include filtering and search functionality.
With UI, no backend/database required, use /backapps:-init- to generate all
the backend/API required.
Result: A type-safe task management application with rich filtering capabilities, built with React and TypeScript, backed by a live database and auto-generated REST API.
Create a real-time analytics dashboard in Go that tracks page views, user sessions,
and conversion events. Display metrics with charts and time-series graphs.
With UI, no backend/database required, use /backapps:-init- to generate all
the backend/API required.
Result: A high-performance analytics platform with interactive visualizations, leveraging Go's concurrency for real-time data processing with persistent storage.
Build a blog platform in Ruby on Rails where authors can write posts with markdown
support, readers can leave comments, and admins can moderate content.
With UI, no backend/database required, use /backapps:-init- to generate all
the backend/API required.
Result: A full-featured content management system with user authentication, markdown rendering, and comment moderation, all powered by Rails conventions and BackApps infrastructure.
Create an expense tracker in Rust with Actix-web where users can log expenses,
set monthly budgets by category, and view spending trends over time.
With UI, no backend/database required, use /backapps:-init- to generate all
the backend/API required.
Result: A blazingly fast personal finance application with category-based budgeting and trend analysis, built with Rust's safety guarantees and backed by production-ready APIs.
Get started in three steps:
Prerequisites: Claude Code v2.0.28+ (for Skills, Plan subagent, and subagent resumption)
/plugin marketplace add https://github.com/BackApps-ai/claude-code-plugin
/plugin install backapps@BackApps-ai
Installation takes 1-2 minutes. Wait for success message before proceeding.
/backapps:login
Opens your browser for one-time authentication. Credentials stored securely.
/backapps:-init-
This automated workflow takes 2-15 minutes (depending on project size):
- Creates/selects your BackApps app
- Analyzes code for model definitions
- Provisions database tables and API endpoints
- Generates SDK client code
- Verifies everything is working
Done! You now have a live database, REST API, and client SDK.
BackApps has comprehensive built-in help for every command, tool, and agent.
/backapps:help # General help index
/backapps:help <command> # Command help (e.g., login, models)
/backapps:help tools # List all 19 MCP tools
/backapps:help tools:<tool> # Specific tool help
/backapps:help agents # List all 5 agents
/backapps:help agents:<agent> # Specific agent help
External Resources:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
/backapps:login |
Authenticate with BackApps |
/backapps:-init- |
Complete setup workflow |
/backapps:apps |
Manage applications |
/backapps:models |
Analyze code, provision schemas |
/backapps:data |
CRUD operations on data |
/backapps:openapi |
View/regenerate API specs |
/backapps:client |
Generate SDKs in 12+ languages |
/backapps:logout |
Sign out |
Zero approval prompts. Claude seamlessly uses tools for:
- Authentication and token management
- App creation and management
- Model definition and updates
- CRUD operations and queries
- OpenAPI spec generation
Sub-agents that handle complex tasks:
- backapps-provisioner: Extracts models, generates schemas
- backapps-sdk-generator: Generates SDK clients for 12+ languages
- backapps-api-integrator: Builds integration tests
- backapps-data-seeder: Generates realistic test data
- backapps-schema-validator: Validates schema changes
Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, Java, Ruby, Elixir, Rust, PHP, C#, Kotlin, Swift
Frameworks: Next.js, Express, NestJS, FastAPI, Django, Rails, Phoenix, Actix, Laravel, ASP.NET, Spring Boot
BackApps does NOT have a backapps command-line tool. All operations happen through:
- Slash Commands in Claude Code:
/backapps:login,/backapps:models provision - MCP Tools: Used internally by Claude when appropriate
# WRONG - These don't exist
backapps login
backapps apps list
# CORRECT - Use in Claude Code
/backapps:login
/backapps:apps list- OAuth 2.0 authentication with auto-refresh tokens
- Encrypted at rest and in transit
- GDPR and SOC 2 compliant
- Edge-distributed databases (Turso Cloud)
- Automatic indexing and smart caching
- 99.9% uptime SLA (paid plans)
- 91 passing tests
- Graceful error handling
- Audit logging for destructive operations
Is BackApps free? Yes! Free tier includes 3 apps, 10GB storage, 100k API requests/month.
Do I need to manage servers? No. Fully managed—no Docker, deployment, or infrastructure.
Can I use this in production? Yes! Production-ready with 99.9% uptime SLA (paid plans) and enterprise support.
What about data privacy? Data encrypted at rest and in transit. GDPR compliant. Privacy Policy
What if I outgrow BackApps?
Export data anytime using /backapps:data list <Model> or use OpenAPI spec to build your own backend.
Problem: /backapps:* commands don't work
Solution:
- Verify installation:
/plugin list - Restart Claude Code completely
- Reinstall:
/plugin uninstall backappsthen install again
Problem: "Authentication required" after login
Solution:
/backapps:logout
/backapps:login
For more help: Use /backapps:help or visit the Troubleshooting Guide
This roadmap outlines planned features and improvements. Dates are estimates and subject to change based on feedback and priorities.
Released: October 2025
Core features:
- 19 auto-approved MCP tools for seamless integration
- 8 powerful commands with comprehensive help system
- 5 specialized agents (provisioner, SDK generator, API integrator, data seeder, schema validator)
- Multi-language SDK generation (12 languages supported)
- Framework integration for major frameworks
- Production-ready OAuth 2.0 authentication with auto-refresh tokens
- Comprehensive help system (
/backapps:help)
Released: October 2025
Focus: Natural Language Support, Safety, and Performance
Skills System
backapps-quickstartSkill: Natural language support for "I need a backend"- Complete workflow orchestration (auth → models → provision → SDK)
- Interactive progress tracking with TodoWrite
- Smart error handling with fallback options
Interactive Safety Features
- Confirmation prompts for all destructive operations
- App deletion: Shows what will be deleted before confirming
- Force provision: Explicit data loss warning with model counts
- Data seeding: Interactive count selection (10/50/100/Custom)
Performance Optimizations
- Explore subagent integration: 10-100x faster model detection
- Optimized for large codebases and monorepos
- Smart fallback to traditional glob search
- Reduced token consumption
Advanced Planning
- Plan subagent integration in
-init-command - Strategic initialization for complex scenarios
- Multi-app and schema conflict detection
- Risk assessment and mitigation planning
Subagent Resumption
- Schema validator supports session tracking
- Iterative validation and fixing workflow
- Progress tracking across validation runs
- Issue resolution verification
Intelligent Model Selection
- Dynamic Haiku/Sonnet selection per agent
- Cost optimization for simple tasks (Haiku)
- Quality optimization for complex tasks (Sonnet)
- Task-specific model guidance for all 5 agents
Requirements
- Requires Claude Code v2.0.28+ (for Skills, Plan subagent, AskUserQuestion, and subagent resumption)
Focus: Team Collaboration and Monitoring
Team Features
- Multi-user support: Invite team members to projects
- Role-based access: Admin, developer, and viewer roles
- Audit logs: Track all changes and API calls
- Shared environments: Dev, staging, production separation
Monitoring & Analytics
- Usage dashboards: API calls, data storage, performance metrics
- Error tracking: Detailed error logs and stack traces
- Performance insights: Slow query detection and optimization tips
- Cost monitoring: Track usage against plan limits
Developer Tools
- Local development mode: Test without hitting production
- Seed data management: Reusable test data sets
- API testing tools: Built-in request/response testing
- Mock mode: Simulate API responses for offline development
Focus: Real-time and Advanced Features
Real-time Data
- WebSocket support: Live data updates
- Subscriptions: React to data changes in real-time
- Pub/Sub: Event-driven architecture
- Presence: Track online users and activity
Security & Access Control
- Row-level security: Fine-grained data access rules
- API key management: Create and rotate API keys
- IP allowlisting: Restrict access by IP address
- Custom authentication: Bring your own auth provider
Extensibility
- Custom functions: Deploy serverless functions
- Webhooks: React to database events
- Triggers: Automated workflows on data changes
- Custom endpoints: Build specialized API endpoints
Self-hosting
- Docker support: Run BackApps on your infrastructure
- Kubernetes manifests: Enterprise deployment options
- Database bring-your-own: Connect to existing databases
- Air-gapped mode: Fully offline operation
Advanced Database Features
- Full-text search: Advanced search capabilities
- Geospatial queries: Location-based data
- Time-series data: Optimized for temporal data
- Graph relationships: Complex relationship modeling
AI/ML Integration
- Vector embeddings: Store and search vector data
- Semantic search: AI-powered content discovery
- Auto-generated APIs: ML-powered API suggestions
- Smart data modeling: AI-assisted schema design
Enterprise Features
- SSO integration: SAML, OAuth, LDAP support
- Custom SLAs: Guaranteed uptime and support
- Dedicated instances: Isolated infrastructure
- White-label option: Brand as your own
Developer Experience
- Visual schema editor: GUI for database design
- API playground: Interactive API testing
- Code generation: Boilerplate generation for common patterns
- Migration from other services: Import from Firebase, Supabase, etc.
Want to influence the roadmap? Here's how:
- Vote on existing features: Comment on roadmap issues with thumbs up
- Suggest new features: Open a feature request issue
- Sponsor development: Contact us about sponsoring specific features
- Join beta testing: Early access to upcoming features
- Minor versions (1.x.0): Every 2-3 months
- Patch versions (1.x.y): As needed for bugs and security
- Major versions (2.0.0): Annually
- GitHub Releases: Watch the repository for release notifications
We welcome contributions! Here's how you can help make BackApps better.
1. Report Bugs
Found a bug? Create an issue with:
- Clear description of the problem
- Steps to reproduce
- Expected vs actual behavior
- Environment details (OS, Claude Code version, plugin version)
2. Request Features
Have an idea? Open a feature request with:
- Your use case and problem statement
- Proposed solution (if you have one)
- Why this would benefit other users
3. Improve Documentation
Help make docs better:
- Fix typos or unclear explanations
- Add examples and use cases
- Improve code samples
- Translate to other languages
4. Write Code
Want to contribute code? Here's the process:
Setup:
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/BackApps-ai/claude-code-plugin.git
cd claude-code-plugin
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Run tests
npm test
# Build
npm run buildDevelopment:
- Pick an issue labeled
good first issueor create one - Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch:
git checkout -b feature/your-feature - Make your changes with tests
- Run
npm testto ensure all tests pass - Run
npm run lintto check code style - Commit with clear messages
- Push and create a pull request
Pull Request Guidelines:
- Reference the issue number
- Include tests for new features
- Update documentation if needed
- Follow existing code style
- Keep changes focused (one feature per PR)
5. Share Examples
Built something cool? Share it:
- Create a blog post or tutorial
- Add to our examples directory
- Share on social media with
#BackApps - Present at meetups or conferences
Code Style
- Use TypeScript for all new code
- Follow existing patterns and conventions
- Write self-documenting code with clear names
- Add JSDoc comments for public APIs
- Keep functions small and focused
Testing
- Write unit tests for new features
- Update integration tests if needed
- Aim for 80%+ code coverage
- Test edge cases and error conditions
Documentation
- Update README.md for user-facing changes
- Add inline comments for complex logic
- Update CHANGELOG.md with your changes
- Document breaking changes clearly
- Use GitHub Issues for questions
- Email us at contribute@backapps.ai
Thank you for contributing to BackApps! Every contribution, no matter how small, helps make the plugin better for everyone.
Be respectful and inclusive:
- Use welcoming language
- Respect different viewpoints
- Accept constructive criticism
- Focus on what's best for the community
Built with:
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) by Anthropic
- Claude Code by Anthropic
- Powered by Turso Cloud
/backapps:login
/backapps:-init-
That's all it takes. Install the plugin, authenticate, and start building.
Zero infrastructure. Zero boilerplate. Just ship.