Tag: supabase

  • How to Run Supabase Locally (Connect a NextJS frontend to local Supabase)



    Date: 04/12/2025

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    Okay, so this video dives into setting up a local Supabase environment, running migrations, and connecting it to a Next.js frontend. Sounds pretty standard, right? But what makes it super relevant for us—developers looking to leverage AI and no-code—is that it streamlines the backend setup. Think about it: less time wrestling with infrastructure means more time experimenting with AI-powered features and LLM integrations in our applications. We can offload a lot of the traditional backend drudgery and focus on the cool, innovative stuff.

    Imagine using this setup as a playground for testing AI-driven data transformations triggered by Supabase database changes. Or, picture building a no-code interface on top of this Supabase backend, letting non-technical team members manage data and trigger AI workflows. This video essentially gives you a quick way to build a robust backend scaffolding, allowing you to focus on your AI coding and LLM workflows.

    For me, the appeal is in its practicality. You can get a local Supabase instance up and running quickly, which is ideal for rapid prototyping and experimenting with new ideas. Rather than spending a ton of time on infrastructure, you can immediately start wiring up AI services, testing LLM prompts, and exploring no-code automation. It’s all about lowering the barrier to entry for AI-enhanced development, and this video provides a solid first step. I’m definitely adding this to my list of weekend experiments.

  • 🔄 SYNCED! Easy local Supabase Workflow



    Date: 04/09/2025

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    Okay, this video is a goldmine for anyone knee-deep in Supabase and itching to automate their workflow. It tackles a real pain: keeping Supabase instances in sync using migrations. No more clunky manual backups and restores – the video shows you how to leverage the Supabase CLI to streamline the process.

    As someone who’s been transitioning to more AI-assisted coding and no-code solutions, this resonates big time. Imagine integrating this workflow into a CI/CD pipeline, or even better, having an AI agent manage these migrations based on changes detected in your schema. It’s all about automating the tedious parts of development. For instance, I’ve been experimenting with using LLMs to generate migration files based on schema diffs. This video provides the foundational knowledge to then connect those AI-powered tools into a fully automated deployment pipeline.

    The practical implications are huge. Think about staging environments, disaster recovery, or even just replicating your production database for local development. This video isn’t just about Supabase; it’s about embracing infrastructure-as-code and applying that philosophy to your database. Definitely worth checking out and experimenting with! I’m already brainstorming how to use this to simplify our team’s workflow.

  • Supabase Just Dropped Their OWN FULLSTACK UI Library! ⚡



    Date: 04/05/2025

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    Okay, so this video is all about Supabase’s brand-new full-stack UI library. As someone who is deep into the world of AI-enhanced workflows, this is exactly the kind of thing that gets me excited. We’re talking about a pre-built set of UI components that seamlessly integrate with Supabase, potentially slashing development time and allowing us to focus on the complex, AI-driven logic that truly adds value to our applications. Think less time wrestling with CSS and more time fine-tuning LLM interactions.

    For a developer like me, trying to shift gears from traditional coding to AI-powered solutions, this is huge. It’s about finding ways to abstract away the boilerplate. Imagine using these components to quickly prototype a user interface for an AI-powered content creation tool or even building a custom dashboard for managing LLM training data. This video is valuable because it shows you how to leverage pre-built tools to accelerate front-end development, freeing up your time to work on the AI code.

    Honestly, I’m itching to try it out. Think about the dashboard project mentioned in the video description. By integrating this library, we could save time on the development of our internal tools. The possibility of rapidly deploying user-friendly interfaces for AI-driven functionalities is extremely appealing. It aligns with my goal to create no-code and low-code solutions that put the power of AI in the hands of end-users, not just developers.

  • Introducing the official Supabase MCP Server



    Date: 04/04/2025

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    Okay, this Supabase MCP (Machine Control Plane) Server announcement is pretty exciting and speaks directly to the shift I’ve been making towards AI-assisted development. Essentially, it’s about leveling up your AI coding workflow by deeply integrating Supabase directly into your AI-powered IDEs like Cursor and Windsurf. Think about it: instead of context switching between your database UI and your editor, you can now generate schema, seed data, and even RLS policies right from your IDE, guided by your AI assistant. The big win? Your AI gets full context of your database structure, relationships, everything! That’s huge for writing high-quality, secure code.

    Why is this a must-try? Because it promises to seriously streamline development. Imagine using chat-driven development within your IDE to build entire apps. No more disjointed workflows! And they’re not stopping there – they plan to add support for edge functions and file storage soon. I’m already envisioning how this could speed up everything from prototyping new features to automating complex data migrations. For example, I could use this to automatically generate table schemas from a prompt instead of writing it all out by hand. This will reduce the amount of time spent on database stuff from a day to a few hours.

    The real kicker is the potential for automating away tedious tasks. I’ve always been a fan of declarative approaches and this MCP Server seems like a natural extension of that, bringing the power of AI to the backend. It’s definitely something I’ll be experimenting with to see how it can boost my productivity and the quality of the code I’m shipping. I think it’s worth trying, because if it works as advertised it would be a game changer.

  • Announcing Updates to Edge Functions



    Date: 04/02/2025

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    Okay, this Supabase Edge Functions update is seriously interesting, especially with Deno 2.1 and full Node.js compatibility. In essence, the video (and accompanying blog post) highlight how you can now build and deploy serverless functions directly from the Supabase dashboard, using either Deno or Node.js. The big deal? No more messing with complex configurations; you can just write your code and ship it, leveraging the power of serverless without the usual setup headaches. They’ve even baked in seamless package management, which is huge for dependency wrangling.

    For a developer like me, constantly exploring AI coding and no-code/low-code solutions, this is valuable because it streamlines a crucial part of the development workflow: the backend. Think about it: instead of spending hours configuring servers and deployment pipelines, I can focus on the AI-powered logic and user experience, letting Supabase handle the infrastructure. For example, I’ve been experimenting with using LLMs to generate code for specific API endpoints. With these enhanced Edge Functions, I could deploy those AI-generated endpoints directly from the Supabase dashboard with very little setup. That’s a massive productivity booster and means the time from “AI generated code” to “deployed feature” is drastically reduced.

    The potential applications are vast. Imagine automating complex data transformations, integrating third-party services, or building custom authentication flows all with code deployable with one click. It lets you focus on the unique value you bring to a project. It’s worth experimenting with because it aligns perfectly with the direction I’m heading: leveraging powerful tools to abstract away complexity and focus on building intelligent, automated solutions. Plus, the ability to migrate existing Node.js apps with minimal changes? Yes, please!

  • Introducing Realtime Broadcast from Database



    Date: 04/02/2025

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    Okay, this Supabase update on “Broadcast from Database” is seriously interesting, especially if you’re like me and trying to leverage AI and no-code for faster, smarter development. Essentially, it’s about getting real-time database updates directly to your client-side applications with much more control. Instead of relying on something like Postgres Changes which can be a bit of a firehose, this lets you define exactly what data you want to broadcast and when, using Postgres triggers. Think about it: no more over-fetching data, cleaner payloads, and you can even perform joins within the trigger itself, eliminating extra queries!

    Why is this valuable in our new AI-driven world? Because it provides the precise, structured data that LLMs crave for analysis, automation, and intelligent application features. Imagine building a real-time dashboard that’s not only responsive but also feeds specific data points into an LLM to trigger automated alerts or workflows. Or a collaborative app where AI can analyze user interactions as they happen and suggest improvements – all powered by this finely tuned real-time stream. Instead of feeding raw data to an LLM, this approach ensures that the AI has access to pre-processed and relevant information, leading to improved accuracy and faster decision-making.

    For me, the power of shaping the payload is the real game-changer. If I was building a new feature based on real-time analytics, by using AI tools such as Cursor, Github Copilot or even Phind, I could write the trigger function to optimize the payload and immediately test it. This approach not only reduces bandwidth and client-side processing, but it also lowers the risk of exposing sensitive data and optimizes the data for AI analysis. It feels like a perfect bridge between backend database logic and the intelligent front-end experiences we’re all aiming to create. Definitely worth experimenting with!

  • Announcing the Supabase UI Library



    Date: 04/01/2025

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    Okay, this Supabase UI Library video is exactly the kind of thing I’m geeking out about these days. It’s all about pre-built UI components – authentication, realtime collaboration, file uploads, even AI-powered coding rules integrated directly into your Supabase workflow. Forget spending hours building basic UI elements from scratch; this library lets you drag-and-drop your way to a functional app, which frees up time to focus on the actual innovative parts of your project. As someone knee-deep in AI coding and no-code solutions, this resonates big time!

    Why is this valuable for developers moving into the AI/no-code space? Well, think about it: we’re trying to offload the repetitive tasks to AI and automation so we can focus on architectural design and complex logic. This library does the same thing for the front-end. For instance, instead of hand-coding a file upload feature, you drop in a pre-built component and spend your time integrating it with, say, an LLM to automatically tag and categorize the uploaded files. That’s real-world automation powered by AI, and this UI library is the perfect jumping-off point.

    Honestly, the AI Rules feature alone makes this worth experimenting with. The video hints at using AI to guide code quality, which is HUGE. Imagine integrating that with existing LLM workflows to generate code that’s not only functional but also adheres to best practices. This is the sweet spot where AI enhances, not replaces, our coding, and it’s why I’m planning to spend some serious time playing with this Supabase UI Library. Plus, anything that helps me “ship faster” gets a gold star in my book!

  • I replaced my entire tech stack with Postgres…



    Date: 03/04/2025

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    Okay, so this Fireship video on 10 unusual uses for PostgreSQL? It’s gold for us right now. As developers diving into AI-assisted workflows, we’re not just trying to automate code generation; we’re aiming for *smarter* solutions. This video basically shows you how Postgres can be way more than just a place to store data. We’re talking about using it for things like background jobs, message queues, and even simple APIs – stuff you might traditionally reach for Redis or dedicated services for.

    Why is this so valuable? Because understanding these advanced Postgres capabilities opens doors for more efficient automation. Imagine using LLMs to generate SQL queries that leverage these unusual features. You could build complex data pipelines or event-driven systems with significantly less custom code. The video’s “build a fullstack app with Postgres” section is particularly interesting. By deeply understanding SQL and database-level logic, we can train AI models to generate optimized database interactions, abstracting away boilerplate and improving application performance.

    For me, this video is inspiring because it challenges the traditional “code first, database later” mindset. It hints at a future where the database itself becomes a more active participant in application logic. It’s worth experimenting with because, even if you don’t use *all* 10 tips, mastering even a few can unlock new possibilities for AI-driven development and automation, making our workflows leaner and more powerful. Plus, Neon’s free tier making it easier than ever to spin up Postgres databases is a total win!

  • Implement Authorization using Row Level Security (RLS) with Supabase (Step By Step Guide)



    Date: 02/23/2025

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    This video on Supabase’s Row Level Security (RLS) is gold for anyone like me who’s been diving headfirst into AI-assisted development. It basically shows you how to enforce data access rules *right in the database* itself using PostgreSQL’s RLS policies, rather than relying solely on your application code. It walks you through using the Supabase dashboard to visually set up policies that control who can see, edit, or delete data, and shows how these rules play out across different tables and user roles. It even demos using Supabase’s AI tools to simplify policy creation.

    What makes this particularly valuable is that RLS can become an essential part of your application’s security architecture. It’s all about moving security closer to the data itself. Instead of relying on potentially buggy or leaky API code to filter data, you define the rules at the database level. This means queries sent directly to the database are automatically filtered based on the user’s role and permissions. The video clearly explains how you can test these policies to ensure they work as expected for different user types. It’s a massive shift towards more robust and secure applications, especially as we start generating more code with AI. This also ties into the broader no-code/low-code movement, because Supabase AI tools are lowering the barrier to entry for complex security configurations, and they are doing it in a way that makes it auditable and repeatable in code!

    Honestly, it’s worth experimenting with because it’s a fundamental piece of the puzzle when building secure, scalable applications. It’s no longer enough to just trust your API layer. With AI generating so much of our code, having that extra layer of database-level security gives you much more peace of mind. Plus, Supabase makes it surprisingly easy to get started, even if you’re not a database expert, especially using their AI tools. This is something I’m going to be incorporating into my next project!

  • FREE: Self-Host Supabase On Coolify!!⚡ Firebase Open Source Alternative🔥 Complete Setup & Bug Fix🐛



    Date: 01/26/2025

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    Okay, so this video is all about self-hosting Supabase on Coolify, which is a total game-changer if you’re looking for a Firebase alternative. It walks you through the complete setup, and even tackles a common bug related to `POSTGRES_HOST` and `POSTGRES_HOSTNAME` in the Docker Compose file. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? But the real value here, for someone like me who’s been diving deep into AI-assisted development, is the power and freedom this unlocks.

    Why is this inspiring? Well, think about it: we’re constantly looking for ways to automate infrastructure and reduce reliance on vendor lock-in. This video essentially provides a blueprint for deploying a powerful backend solution (Supabase) on your own terms, using Coolify’s no-code interface. Imagine using AI tools to generate the initial database schema, setting up your API endpoints through Supabase, and then deploying the whole thing with a few clicks in Coolify. That’s a huge win for agility and control. For example, in the past, setting up a similar backend stack might have taken days with manual configuration. Now, with this approach, it could potentially be done in hours, freeing up time to focus on the core logic and AI integrations.

    What makes it worth trying? It’s about owning your data and infrastructure. I can see this fitting perfectly into projects where data privacy is paramount, or where you need highly customized backend logic that goes beyond what Firebase offers. Plus, let’s be honest, the prospect of self-hosting and having complete control over your stack is always appealing! I’m personally eager to experiment with this to create a fully AI-powered workflow, from code generation to deployment, all within a self-hosted environment. It feels like a step towards true end-to-end automation.