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Appwrite Backend API

Appwrite Backend API offers developers a free, open-source solution with REST and GraphQL APIs, facilitating various applications ranging from MVPs to production-ready apps.

Developed by Appwrite

99.90%Uptime
100msLatency
55.2kStars
API KeyAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
v1Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Registers a new user account

Full Endpoint URL
http://localhost/users
Implementation Example
curl -X POST 'http://localhost/users'
Request Payload
{
  "name": "John Doe",
  "email": "user@example.com",
  "userId": "unique()",
  "password": "secret"
}
Expected Response
{
  "$id": "abc123",
  "name": "John Doe",
  "registration": "2023-07-18T15:35:00Z"
}
Version:v1
Limit:50 signups/minute
Real-World Applications
  • Rapid MVP development without backend infrastructure managementOptimized Capability
  • Real-time chat applications with live updatesOptimized Capability
  • IoT device backend management with secure data handlingOptimized Capability
  • Scalable mobile and web applications with minimal setupOptimized Capability
  • Serverless function orchestration triggered by backend eventsOptimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ Open-source and self-hostable for full backend control
  • ✓ Unified REST and GraphQL API endpoints
  • ✓ Comprehensive backend features including auth, database, storage, and functions
  • ✓ Strong security with JWT and scoped API keys
Limitations
  • ✗ Rate limit policies are not extensively documented
  • ✗ Some advanced customization requires self-hosting expertise
  • ✗ Managed cloud may have region availability limitations
  • ✗ Limited AI-powered capabilities compared to some cloud providers

FAQs

API Specifications

v1
Pricing Model
Freemium with paid plans for increased limits and enterprise features
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
7 Languages
SDK Support
JavaScript, Flutter, PHP, Python, Go, Dart
Time to Hello World

Under 30 minutes for basic setup

Rate Limit

1000 requests per minute

Free Tier Usage

Free tier includes 3 projects, 1GB storage, and 100,000 monthly API calls

Use Case: Best For

Startups, mobile app developers, IoT projects, and real-time apps

Not Recommended For

Enterprises requiring advanced AI integrations or extensive SLA guarantees

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details Postman Collection
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