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Manifest
A complete backend that fits into a YAML file.
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Manifest is a developer-first Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) designed to get your backend up and running in minutes. Forget tedious configurations—just define your data models in a single YAML file, and Manifest handles the rest: database setup, REST API with built-in docs, admin interface, and a ready-to-use JavaScript SDK. It’s open-source, self-hosted, and fully customizable, so you’re never locked in. With Manifest, you get speed, flexibility, and complete control over your backend.
What is Manifest and what can it be used for?
Manifest is a Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform that simplifies the process of building, deploying, and managing backends. Developers can use Manifest to create databases, REST APIs, admin panels, and JavaScript SDKs—all from a single YAML file. It’s ideal for creating web applications, mobile apps, internal tools, and MVPs quickly and efficiently.
How does Manifest work?
Manifest works by letting developers define their backend structure using a YAML file (backend.yml). Based on this file, Manifest automatically generates the backend components, including a database, RESTful API, and an admin panel for non-technical users. It also provides a JavaScript SDK that integrates easily with frontend frameworks, making the entire development process seamless and fast.
What types of products and businesses use Manifest?
Manifest is used by startups, small businesses, and agile development teams looking to build web and mobile applications, internal dashboards, and prototypes rapidly. It’s particularly valuable for teams that want to focus on front-end development while having a reliable, self-hosted backend that’s easy to manage and scale.
Can users take payments using Manifest?
Manifest itself does not process payments directly, but it can be easily integrated with third-party payment providers like Stripe or PayPal through its API endpoints, allowing users to build custom payment solutions for their applications (Hooks feature is in development).
Does Manifest offer templates?
No
What's included?
Manifest includes automated backend generation with a database, REST API, admin panel, and JavaScript SDK. It also offers user management, role-based access control and features like uploads and storage, validators, relations, and so on. The platform is open-source and self-hosted, giving users full control over their data.
Does Manifest offer custom domains?
No
How to get started with Manifest?
just by running `npx add-manifest`from your terminal. 😊
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