Gadget developer documentation

Gadget is an infraless development and hosting platform for building full-stack apps. We provide a pre-stitched stack for data, backend logic, APIs, frontend development, and hosting so you can focus on the code that is unique to your app.

Guides: Concepts and tutorials that show you how to build an app in Gadget.

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Generated API: Detailed documentation on how to use your Gadget generated API.

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Reference: An overview of the variety of packages and tools for your Gadget application.

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Quickstarts

Pick the fastest path to a working app based on what you are building.

Web or internal

Create your first Gadget web app with built-in authentication and preview it in the editor.

Start building →

Shopify

Set up a Shopify connection and start building with Shopify data and webhooks.

Start with Shopify →

BigCommerce

Set up a BigCommerce connection and start building with BigCommerce data and webhooks.

Start with BigCommerce →

ChatGPT

Build a ChatGPT app, including an MCP server and frontend, using built-in auth.

Start with ChatGPT →
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Learn the basics

Once you have a quickstart running, use these guides to understand how Gadget fits together.