Runtime platform for deploying AI workloads, databases and services across clouds or on-premises
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About Backenly
Backenly provides an autonomous backend system designed to work with AI coding agents through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It maintains and self-heals backend components including database schemas, authentication, storage, functions, and realtime features. The system operates in different modes, allowing certain changes to be applied automatically while requiring explicit approval for destructive or auth-related modifications. Backenly connects to a PostgreSQL database per project, offering standard features such as tables, relations, indexes, constraints, and pgvector support. It provides REST APIs via PostgREST, realtime updates over Server-Sent Events (SSE), and storage buckets with signed URLs. Functions and triggers can run on database events or cron schedules, with webhooks and rate limits included. The platform emphasizes safety through verification, undo capabilities, and a self-healing loop that monitors and repairs issues every minute without human oversight.
Key features
- Autonomous backend maintenance and self-healing
- PostgreSQL schema management with tables, relations, and indexes
- Authentication with sign-up, OAuth, magic links, and verification emails
- REST APIs via PostgREST with filtering, ordering, and pagination
- Realtime updates over Server-Sent Events (SSE)
- Storage buckets with signed URLs and S3-compatible providers
- Functions and triggers for database events or cron schedules
- Webhooks and rate limits included
Use cases
- Building and maintaining production backends for AI coding agents
- Prototyping and experimenting with backend services
- Managing multi-project backend systems with team collaboration
Pros
- Self-healing backend that fixes issues automatically
- Supports PostgreSQL schemas with standard features like pgvector
- REST APIs and realtime updates without additional server setup
- Explicit approval required for destructive or auth-related changes
- Works with any MCP host including Claude Code, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot
Cons
- Requires use of MCP for agent integration
- No free tier beyond basic prototype use
- Enterprise plan requires annual agreement and custom setup
- Limited to PostgreSQL database backend
Frequently asked questions about Backenly
What is Backenly and how does it work with AI coding agents?
Backenly is an autonomous backend system designed to work with AI coding agents through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It builds, maintains, and self-heals backend components such as database schemas, authentication, storage, functions, and realtime features without requiring constant human oversight.
Who should use Backenly?
Backenly is ideal for developers and teams who want to automate backend development and maintenance, especially when using AI coding agents. It suits projects requiring scalable, self-healing databases and APIs with minimal manual intervention.
Does Backenly require approval for all changes?
No. Backenly operates in different modes where safe, additive changes can be applied automatically, while destructive or auth-related modifications always require explicit approval to ensure safety.
What database does Backenly use?
Backenly connects to a PostgreSQL database per project, supporting standard features like tables, relations, indexes, constraints, and pgvector. It provides direct connection strings and standard PostgreSQL exports.
Can Backenly integrate with other tools or services?
Yes. Backenly supports integrations such as Stripe for payments, and provides webhooks, rate limits, and realtime updates via Server-Sent Events (SSE). It also offers REST APIs through PostgREST and storage buckets with signed URLs.
How does Backenly ensure safety and reliability?
Backenly includes a self-healing loop that monitors and repairs issues every minute without human oversight. It verifies changes, provides undo capabilities, and holds risky modifications for review, ensuring a safety floor that never moves.
