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Manifest
@manifestfordevs.bsky.social
1-file backend for prototypes and MVPs
Manifest is open source ⚡
It’s the fastest way to prototype SaaS apps, MVPs, and client projects.

Just turn your idea to a live backend in minutes.

👉 Try it here: manifest.build
👉 Star the project: github.com/mnfst/manifest
Manifest - 1-File Backend for Developers that Ship Fast
Manifest is an Open Source Portable Backend that fits into a Single YAML file. It includes key features like Auth, Storage, CRUD, Endpoints...
manifest.build
August 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Here’s the result with a frontend generated using cursor:
twitter-clone-5fenhm4sg-mnfst.vercel.app

- Users can sign up / log in
- Post tweets and comments
- Manage everything in the admin panel

🔗 GitHub repo: github.com/brunobuddy/t...
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twitter-clone-5fenhm4sg-mnfst.vercel.app
August 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
5️⃣ Deploy it

Manifest is self-hosted. You can deploy it wherever you want. You also can use @docker.com.

Deployment doc: manifest.build/docs/deploy

✨ Manifest Cloud is coming soon. You will be able to ship backends in one click. ✨
Deploy to Production | Manifest Docs
Deploy your Manifest backend to production in no time. Server, Databases and Storage options. Deploy on popular cloud providers and use Docker image.
manifest.build
August 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
4️⃣ Connect your frontend

Manifest also generates OpenAPI specs, types and rules so your AI code editor has maximum context to instantly scaffold a frontend.

✅ It works with any stack:
@react.dev, @vuejs.org, @svelte.dev, @angular.dev, whatever you like.
August 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
3️⃣ Run your backend

run `npm run start` to launch your #backend.

You will instantly get:

- 🖥️ an Admin panel at localhost:1111
- 📚 An API with its documentation: at localhost:1111/api
August 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
2️⃣ Define your backend

#Code or #vibecode your backend in a single YAML file.

Just with 1 file and 47 lines of code, you now have users with authentication + tweets + relations + comments.

No need for config hell, database setup and hours of tutorial videos.
August 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
1️⃣ Install Manifest

Create your Manifest backend running this command:

`npx create-manifest@latest my-twitter-app`

This spins up a backend with authentication, database, auto-generated API, and an admin panel for non-technical administrators.
August 21, 2025 at 9:56 AM
👋 Hey @xol.ar ! Thanks for the mention. Pumped to see manifest in your toolkit. What are you building, by the way? We are curious!
March 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM