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Choose your deployment method:
  • Cloud Platform
  • Local Development

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Get started in three steps (Cloud)

Watch how to get started with InsForge in under 2 minutes

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Step 1: Create your project

Go to Insforge Cloud

Visit insforge.dev and create a free account
Once logged in:
  1. Click “Create New Project”
  2. Your backend will be ready in ~3 seconds
You’ll get:
  • API URL: https://your-app.us-east.insforge.app
  • Dashboard: Project management dashboard
  • Database: PostgreSQL with automatic REST APIs
  • Storage: File upload and management
  • AI Integration: Built-in AI capabilities

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Step 2: Connect your AI agent

Insforge Dashboard ConnectIn your project dashboard:
  1. Click the Connect button
  2. Select your AI tool (Cursor, Claude, Windsurf, etc.)
  3. Copy the installation command - it includes your API key and URL automatically:
npx @insforge/install --client cursor \
  --env API_KEY=ik_d02a35cfd8056c18e9e59b34bf8bf773 \
  --env API_BASE_URL=https://your-app.us-east.insforge.app
  1. Run the command in your terminal
  2. Test with: “InsForge is my backend, what tables do I have?”
Cloud platform includes automatic backups, scaling, and zero maintenance.

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Step 3: Build your first app

Create a new directory for your app (not inside the insforge folder):
mkdir my-app
cd my-app
Now tell your AI assistant to build something:
"Build a todo app with user authentication using Insforge as the backend"
Your AI will automatically:
  • Create database tables
  • Set up authentication
  • Handle file uploads
  • Generate a complete frontend

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What you get

With Insforge running, your AI assistant has access to:

Database

PostgreSQL with instant REST APIs via PostgREST

Authentication

Complete auth system with JWT sessions

File Storage

S3-compatible storage for uploads

Consistent APIs

Every endpoint follows the same patterns

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Try these examples

  • "Create a user registration and login system"
  • "Build an Instagram clone with image uploads"
  • "Add a comments system with voting"

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API documentation

For complete API documentation, see the API Reference tab which includes:
All database tables you create automatically get REST endpoints through PostgREST.

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Next steps

Database Overview

Learn about tables, queries, and migrations

Authentication Overview

Set up OAuth, sessions, and user management

Storage Overview

Upload and serve files efficiently

API Reference

Explore all available endpoints

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Troubleshooting

If port 7130 or 7131 is already in use, update the ports in your .env file:
API_PORT=8130
DASHBOARD_PORT=8131
Make sure Docker Desktop is running and you have sufficient disk space.
Verify Insforge is running by visiting http://localhost:7130/health
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