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Anvil App Server

Open-source runtime for running full-stack web applications written entirely in Python.

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LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars3.8k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Browser Client PythonStandalone Web App HostFull Stack Python RuntimeDatabase Endpoint ServerDeveloper Tools
Overview

Why consider Anvil App Server?

Anvil App Server is an open-source standalone server runtime. It executes full-stack web apps developed with Anvil, running client-side Python in the browser alongside server-side database endpoints and authentication.

Guided learning

Learn Anvil App Server by building

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

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Overview of Anvil App Server

Anvil App Server hosts full-stack Python applications on any self-hosted server or container.

Quickstart

bash
1pip install anvil-app-server
2anvil-app-server --app my-app-folder

Access http://localhost:3030 to run your multi-user database-driven Python web applications.

Anvil App Server is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3.0.

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Anvil App Server FAQs

Anvil App Server 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.

Anvil App Server is listed under the AGPL-3.0 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.

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