Manifest
Complete backend that fits into 1 YAML file.
- GitHub stars
- 7,571
- License
- MIT
- Latest release
- manifest@6.28.6
9 October 2026 - Last commit
- 9 October 2026
- Runs on
- Node.js
Commits per month, last 12 months
4,066 commits
Replaces
Paid products Manifest can stand in for.
How to self-host Manifest
Manifest runs on Node.js. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Manifest free?
Yes. Manifest is open source under the MIT license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Manifest?
Yes. Manifest runs on Node.js. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Manifest replace?
People use Manifest instead of Firebase.
Is Manifest still maintained?
The last change to Manifest's code was on 9 October 2026, with 4066 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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