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Backstage
backstage.ioSummary
Backstage is an open-source framework designed to help organizations build developer portals. It provides a centralized software catalog, software templates for standardized project creation, and a documentation-as-code solution called TechDocs. The platform is extensible through a rich plugin ecosystem, allowing teams to integrate various tools and services to create a unified development experience.
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Must Have
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API & Database Integrations
Drag-and-Drop UI Builder
Code Customization
Access Control & Security
Flexible Deployments
Drag-and-Drop UI Builder
Code Editor
Data Connectivity
API Integration
Workflows
Other
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Debugging & Monitoring
Version Control Integration
Audit Logs & Analytics
Workflow Automation
AI-Generated App Assistant
Custom Theming & Branding
Mobile-Responsive Support
Prebuilt React Components
Partner & Customer Portals
AI & LLM Integration
Natural Language App Generation
Source Control Integration
Security & Permissions
Hosting Options
Multipage Architecture
Component Localization
Usage Analytics
PDF Data Extraction
Rationale
Backstage is an open-source framework for building developer portals, which aligns with the concept of a low-code/no-code platform for internal tools. It offers a centralized software catalog, software templates for quick project setup, and TechDocs for documentation, all of which contribute to streamlining internal development. While it doesn't explicitly market itself as 'low-code/no-code' in the same way Retool does, its emphasis on templates, plugins, and a unified developer experience suggests a similar goal of accelerating internal tool development. The platform supports integrations with various data sources and APIs through its plugin ecosystem, allows for code customization, and offers flexible deployment options. It also includes features like debugging, version control integration, audit logs, workflow automation (through its 'Workflows' plugin), and AI integration (via the 'AI Assistant - RAG AI' plugin). Custom theming is also supported.
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