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Amplication

Open-source platform that auto-generates production-ready Node.js and NestJS backends.

LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars15.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
Tags6 topics
PrismaBackend GeneratorNestjsGraphqlLow CodeTypescript
Overview

Why consider Amplication?

Amplication is an open-source low-code platform that generates production-grade Node.js and NestJS backend code with Prisma ORM, PostgreSQL, GraphQL, and REST APIs from visual data models.

Guided learning

Learn Amplication by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Amplication

Amplication automates backend boilerplate generation by writing clean TypeScript/NestJS repositories directly to your GitHub account with authentication, authorization, and automated testing included.

Running Locally

bash
1git clone https://github.com/amplication/amplication.git
2cd amplication
3npm install
4npm run dev

Access Amplication on http://localhost:3000.

Amplication is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Amplication FAQs

Amplication is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Amplication is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Amplication is listed as an alternative to Retool. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.