Manifest
Complete backend that fits into 1 YAML file.
High commit volume, frequent releases and growing activity.
Commit activity more than 95% of tracked projects; popularity more than 74%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 7.5k |
|---|---|
| Latest release | manifest@6.26.1 · 27 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 27 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | MIT |
| Built with | Nodejs |
Is Manifest actively maintained?
Development is ongoing. The repository recorded 3853 commits over the same window, and the last three months alone account for 923 of them.
The most recent tagged release, manifest@6.26.1, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
Manifest ranks #7 of 12 in Software Development - Low Code, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What Manifest actually does
Manifest is a backend platform configured entirely through a single YAML file, aiming to simplify server-side development. It falls into the low-code category, allowing developers to set up database structures and logic without writing extensive traditional code. The project is open-source under the MIT licence and built on Node.js.
Best fit: It suits developers who want to rapidly prototype applications or build internal tools without manually scaffolding a complex backend stack.
Worth knowing: Relying on a single configuration file for an entire backend can introduce scaling or customisation limits when your application outgrows standard low-code patterns.
Deployment notes
As a Node.js application, you will typically need to run it behind a reverse proxy to handle TLS and configure persistent storage for any underlying data it generates.
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