Complete backend with auth and storage in one prompt
Instant turns your favorite AI into a full-stack app builder. 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
InstantDB is designed for AI-native development with a tiny API surface that modern LLMs already understand from training data. The CLI-first workflow, declarative schema, and type-safe permissions allow agents to build complete apps without human intervention, with built-in undo for destructive actions.
InstantDB combines relational queries (InstaQL) with real-time sync capabilities, solving the traditional trade-off between Firebase-style real-time updates and Supabase-style relational power. Developers get nested queries, permissions, and multi-user consistency without choosing between features.
InstantDB eliminates handoffs between frontend and backend engineers by providing a unified data model, built-in auth, permissions, storage, and payments. Full-stack developers can ship features end-to-end without separate backend services, reducing deployment complexity and time-to-market.
InstantDB provides a complete backend-as-a-service with real-time sync, optimistic updates, and offline-first architecture built-in. Developers write minimal code to get multiplayer features, automatic conflict resolution, and instant UI updates without manual server coordination.
InstantDB persists query results locally and queues mutations in a persistent outbox by default. When connectivity returns, changes sync automatically without user intervention, enabling reliable offline-first experiences without additional development effort.