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Manifest

Open-source backend defined from a single YAML file

Developer Tools & Git ★ 7.4k stars Easy setup MIT

Manifest is an open-source backend that lets you define a complete REST API, database and admin panel from a single YAML file. It is self-hosted and aimed at rapid backend development.

Key features

  • Backend from one YAML file
  • Auto-generated REST API
  • Built-in admin panel
  • Self-hostable

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 7.4k GitHub stars

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