Lite Mode

Use Spala's Copilot workspace to inspect a backend, ask for changes, and jump into focused tools without opening the full builder.

Lite Mode

Lite mode is Spala's Copilot-first workspace. It keeps the AI Copilot, project graph, high-level resource counts, base API URL, frontend status, and common actions visible so you can understand and change a project without navigating every builder screen.

Spala Lite mode showing the AI Copilot and project graph
Lite mode keeps the Copilot and project graph visible together.

What Lite Mode Shows

AI Copilot
Build or ask about the backend from the left panel.
/features/ai-assistant

Project Graph
Inspect tables, endpoints, functions, and relationships visually.
/features/lite-mode

Resource Cards
See tables, endpoints, functions, tasks, agents, triggers, and publish state at a glance.
/getting-started/interface

Base API URL
Copy the project API URL when connecting a frontend, integration, or coding agent.
/features/api-docs

Frontend Status
Check whether a hosted frontend exists and jump to frontend app controls.
/features/frontend-app

Mode Switch
Move between Lite and Advanced mode from the header.
/getting-started/interface

Tools Menu
Open environment, docs, auth, MCP, settings, and publish tools from one compact menu.
/settings

What You Can Do From Lite Mode

- Ask Copilot to create or change project resources
- Review the project network before opening detailed editors
- Copy the base API URL for frontend and integration work
- See drafts, recent activity, and publish readiness
- Jump into API docs, MCP, environment, auth, frontend app, snapshots, or settings

When To Use Advanced Mode

Use Advanced when you need the full visual builder: detailed table editing, endpoint configuration, function/code view, task and trigger editing, addons, pull requests, and low-level settings.

Spala Advanced mode project overview with sidebar navigation
Advanced mode exposes the full builder navigation and resource editors.

Switch without losing context

The mode switch changes the product surface, not the project. Start with the Copilot workspace and switch to Advanced when you need direct control over a specific resource.

AI Copilot
/features/ai-assistant
Build and inspect a backend with AI
The Interface
/getting-started/interface
Learn the main Spala screens
Settings
/settings
Configure project, AI, MCP, docs, environment, and deployment settings