InstantDB: Open-source backend platform with auth, storage, and AI integration for full-stack app building
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Thomas Schranz ⛄️
Sat on the counter overnight. Well past its best.
Summary
InstantDB (Instant) is an open-source, free-to-use backend platform that turns AI into a full-stack app builder. It provides auth, permissions, storage, presence, and streams out of the box, supporting both rapid prototyping ("vibe coding") and production-grade applications. Users can get started with a single terminal command or by referencing the docs in any AI prompt.
Key quotes
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You get auth, permissions, storage, presence, and streams — everything you need to ship apps your users will love.
Free to use, 100% open source. and works well for both vibe coding and production apps!
You can get started by simply running `npx create-instant-app` in the terminal or just add "Read getadb.com first" to any prompt
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