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Appwrite is an open-source, self-hosted backend-as-a-service platform that provides developers with a suite of APIs, tools, and SDKs to build secure and scalable applications. It includes essential features like authentication (OAuth, email/password, magic URLs), databases (supports multiple technologies), storage (encryption, compression, image transformations), serverless functions (30+ runtimes, 13 languages), real-time event subscriptions, messaging (email, SMS, push notifications), and website hosting. Appwrite allows developers to focus on frontend development while providing a secure and efficient backend infrastructure. It supports data migrations, offers built-in security measures like DDoS protection and encryption, and provides GDPR, SOC-2, HIPAA, and CCPA compliance features. The platform is designed for projects of all sizes, from small passion projects to large enterprise applications.
Appwrite is an open-source, self-hosted backend-as-a-service platform that provides developers with a suite of APIs, tools, and SDKs to build secure and scalable applications.
Explore all tools that specialize in file storage. This domain focus ensures Appwrite delivers optimized results for this specific requirement.
Enables real-time data updates and event subscriptions using WebSockets, allowing applications to react instantly to changes in the backend.
Deploy and scale serverless functions in 30+ secure, isolated runtimes in 13 languages, enabling backend logic execution without managing servers.
Offers DDoS protection, data encryption (in transit and at rest), and abuse protection to safeguard applications and APIs from threats.
Facilitates easy transfer of data from third-party services (Firebase, Supabase, Nhost) or between Appwrite Cloud and self-hosted instances.
Provides a unified platform for sending messages across multiple channels, including email, SMS, and push notifications.
Allows developers to integrate AI models directly into their Appwrite applications, leveraging Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for LLM interactions.
Set up an Appwrite instance using Docker or a cloud provider.
Create a new project in the Appwrite console.
Initialize the Appwrite SDK in your application (web, mobile, or server-side).
Configure authentication methods and database schemas as needed.
Deploy serverless functions using supported runtimes (Node.js, Python, etc.).
Implement real-time data subscriptions to react to events.
Integrate storage APIs for file uploads and management.
Test and deploy your application.
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