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PostgREST is a standalone web server that turns your PostgreSQL database directly into a RESTful API. It introspects your database schema and automatically creates API endpoints for tables and views, complete with filtering, ordering, pagination, and joins. What makes PostgREST special is its simplicity and performance - it's a single binary written in Haskell that runs as middleware between your database and clients. All business logic lives in the database as stored procedures and views, following a database-first architecture. PostgREST respects PostgreSQL's role-based security, so your existing database permissions automatically become API authorization rules. It's incredibly fast, with minimal overhead between HTTP requests and database queries. Perfect for teams that want to leverage PostgreSQL's power without writing API boilerplate. Popular in the Jamstack ecosystem and used by Supabase as part of their stack. Ideal for rapid prototyping, internal tools, and applications where the database schema is the primary source of truth.
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What is PostgREST?
PostgREST is a standalone web server that turns your PostgreSQL database directly into a RESTful API. It introspects your database schema and automatically creates API endpoints for tables and views, complete with filtering, ordering, pagination, and joins. What makes PostgREST special is its simplicity and performance - it's a single binary written in Haskell that runs as middleware between your database and clients. All business logic lives in the database as stored procedures and views, following a database-first architecture. PostgREST respects PostgreSQL's role-based security, so your existing database permissions automatically become API authorization rules. It's incredibly fast, with minimal overhead between HTTP requests and database queries. Perfect for teams that want to leverage PostgreSQL's power without writing API boilerplate. Popular in the Jamstack ecosystem and used by Supabase as part of their stack. Ideal for rapid prototyping, internal tools, and applications where the database schema is the primary source of truth.
Is PostgREST free to use?
Yes, PostgREST offers a free tier. Free (open source)
What features does PostgREST offer?
PostgREST offers PostgreSQL database, REST API, and more.
Can I self-host PostgREST?
Yes, PostgREST can be self-hosted, giving you full control over your infrastructure and data.
What is PostgREST best for?
PostgREST is particularly well-suited for postgresql users, jamstack, rapid prototyping, database-first apps.