Welcome to Spala

Spala builds backend infrastructure for AI-built apps: database, auth, REST APIs, logic, docs, publishing, and MCP access for coding agents.

Welcome to Spala

Spala is a backend automation platform for AI-built apps. Describe what your product needs and Spala helps create the database, auth, REST APIs, validation, backend logic, docs, and publishing flow.

You can work in Lite mode with the Copilot and project graph, open Advanced mode for full resource editing, switch into code, or connect an approved AI coding agent through Spala MCP.

The Spala Lite workspace showing AI Copilot and the project graph
Start from the Copilot workspace and inspect the generated project graph.

How people build with Spala

Most users start with the AI Copilot. Describe a feature in plain English, and the AI generates your database tables, functions, and API endpoints. Then fine-tune with the visual editor or switch to JavaScript for full control.

Lite Mode
Start from the Copilot workspace, inspect the project graph, and jump into focused tools.
/features/lite-mode

AI Copilot
Describe what you want and the AI builds it. The fastest way to create features.
/features/ai-assistant

AI Agent MCP
Connect Codex, Claude, Cursor, or another MCP client to discover projects and hand off to the project MCP.
/agents/mcp

Frontend App
Publish a static UI next to your backend, or give an agent upload instructions.
/features/frontend-app

Function Editor
Use Gherkin, Visual, Split, and Code views to inspect and refine backend behavior.
/flows

Code View
Every function can be edited as JavaScript and kept connected to visual views.
/flows/code-view

Addons
Stripe, OpenAI, SendGrid, S3, Twilio, Slack, and more — plug in what you need.
/addons

Who is Spala for?

- Indie developers who want to ship APIs fast without boilerplate
- Startups that need to prototype and iterate quickly
- Agencies building custom backends for clients
- Beginners who want real APIs without learning a framework
- AI coding agents that need a safe backend builder and project handoff flow

Key features

- Lite mode — Start from the Copilot workspace, inspect the project graph, and jump into focused tools
- AI Copilot — Describe features in English, get a complete backend in seconds
- Public MCP — Agents start at https://mcp.spala.ai/mcp, authenticate with Spala, select a project, then switch to the returned project MCP
- Function editor — Use Gherkin, Visual, Split, and Code views to build backend logic.
- Addons — Payments, email, file storage, AI models, SMS, and more
- Code view — Edit visually or in JavaScript while preserving the function structure.
- Project graph — See the database, APIs, functions, tasks, triggers, and channels the Copilot created
- Database designer — Create tables and relationships visually
- Project agents — Run project-native automations from chat, webhooks, schedules, data changes, or realtime events
- Try & Runs — Set breakpoints, inspect variables, and review execution history
- Settings — Configure AI, MCP, auth, API docs, environment variables, team access, snapshots, CI/CD, and frontend hosting
- Publish — Review changes and make your generated API live

Ready to build?

Jump to the Quick Start to build a Cases API in 5 minutes. If you are using an AI coding assistant, connect Spala Public MCP first.

Quick Start
/getting-started/quickstart
Build a Cases API from scratch
Spala Public MCP
/agents/mcp
Connect an AI coding assistant to Spala
AI Copilot
/features/ai-assistant
The fastest way to build with Spala
Lite Mode
/features/lite-mode
Use the Copilot workspace and project graph
Addons
/addons
Integrations for payments, email, AI, storage, and more
The Interface
/getting-started/interface
A visual tour of the Spala UI