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Xano

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The scalable no-code backend platform — build APIs, databases, and logic with AI

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Key strengths

Visual no-code backend builder with full code parityAI-assisted API, database, and workflow generationBuilt-in PostgreSQL, auth, and business logic engineEnterprise-grade governance: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA-readyNative MCP server for AI agent integration and governance
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Technical Setup & API Usage

Connecting via Developer MCP & CLI

Xano provides a Developer MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that exposes every API as a governed AI tool, enabling direct integration from AI coding agents such as Claude, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and VS Code Codex.

# Install Xano CLI (example)
npm install -g @xano/cli

# Authenticate
xano login

# List workspaces
xano workspace list

REST API Structure

Every API endpoint in Xano is auto-documented and follows REST conventions. Authentication uses JWT tokens issued by Xano's built-in auth system.

POST /api:your-instance/auth/login
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "email": "user@example.com",
  "password": "yourpassword"
}

Key Platform Capabilities

  • PostgreSQL: Managed built-in database; connect external sources via integrations (Snowflake, AWS RDS, etc.)
  • Middleware: Define pre/post API logic shared across endpoints
  • Triggers: Background tasks, scheduled jobs, event-driven flows
  • CI/CD: Branch, diff, promote with approval gates; Git-based rollback
  • Observability: OpenTelemetry ingestion, request traces, error payloads, agent telemetry
  • Compliance: SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA-ready; per-endpoint RBAC and audit trail
  • Deployment: Cloud (managed), BYOC (AWS/GCP/Azure), or dedicated single-tenant/on-prem