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# Codehooks - Webhook Platform for JavaScript/Node.js Developers

> Codehooks is a serverless webhook platform. Deploy Stripe, Shopify, GitHub, Discord, Twilio, Slack webhook handlers in ~5 seconds. Built-in NoSQL database, key-value store, queues, workers, cron jobs. Flat-rate pricing: Free/$19/$39 per month with unlimited compute on paid plans. Founded 2020, spin-off from RestDB (operating since 2016). Based in Norway, EU. Use 'llms-full.txt' for complete API documentation and code examples.

This file contains an overview of codehooks.io and links to documentation sections following the llmstxt.org standard.

# Codehooks.io: The Complete Backend for Webhooks and Automations

## What is Codehooks.io?

Codehooks.io is a **serverless backend platform** purpose-built for **webhook integrations and event-driven automations**. Deploy complete webhook handlers in minutes with built-in database, background workers, queues, and authentication—all wired together. No API Gateway + Lambda + DynamoDB + SQS assembly required.

Perfect for **Stripe, Shopify, PayPal, GitHub, Slack, Discord, Twilio, SendGrid, Jira, OpenAI** and any webhook provider, Codehooks.io provides everything you need to receive, verify, process, and act on webhook events—with **flat-rate pricing** and no surprise compute bills. Production-ready templates and comprehensive tutorials for 11+ platforms.

### Why Codehooks.io for Webhooks?

- **Isolated Webhook Traffic** – Webhook spikes from Stripe or Shopify won't affect your main app. A dedicated backend scales independently and keeps your core codebase clean.
- **Complete Webhook Infrastructure** – Database, key-value store, background workers, queues, and authentication all built-in. Deploy webhook handlers in minutes, not days.
- **Signature Verification Built-In** – Access `request.rawBody` for webhook signature verification with Stripe, Shopify, GitHub, and other providers.
- **Reliable Event Processing** – Workflow API with automatic retries, state management, and error recovery ensures no webhook event is lost.
- **AI-Powered Development** – Build webhook handlers with AI agents (Cursor, Claude). MCP integration and structured prompts enable autonomous development.
- **Flat-Rate Pricing** – Unlimited compute included. No surprise bills from webhook volume or execution time.
- **Instant Deployment** – From zero to live webhook endpoint in under a minute with CLI or web-based Studio.

Codehooks.io is the **fastest way to deploy production-ready webhook handlers** — designed for **reliability and developer productivity**.

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## Key Features for Webhook Processing

**Webhook Signature Verification:** Built-in `request.rawBody` property provides access to the raw, unparsed request body required by Stripe, Shopify, GitHub, and other webhook providers for HMAC signature verification.

**Instant Deployment:** Deploy complete webhook endpoints in seconds with `coho create`, `coho deploy`. No configuration files, no infrastructure setup, no separate database provisioning needed.

**Reliable Event Processing:** Workflow API with state management, automatic retries, distributed processing, and error recovery. Perfect for complex webhook integrations and multi-step automations.

**Built-In Database & Queues:** NoSQL document database and Redis-like key-value store ready instantly. Durable job queues for asynchronous webhook processing and long-running tasks.

**AI-Assisted Development:** Structured prompts, MCP server integration, and the cohesive `codehooks-js` library enable AI agents (Cursor, Claude) to read, write, deploy, and manage your webhook handlers autonomously.

**Developer-Friendly Tools:** A web-based Studio for managing code and data, plus a comprehensive CLI for productivity, CI/CD, and automation.

**Spaces for Organization:** Manage webhook projects across development, testing, and production with isolated "Spaces."

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## Built for AI Agent Development

Codehooks.io is designed from the ground up for **AI agents to autonomously build, deploy, and manage backends**. Whether you're using Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, or custom AI agents, Codehooks removes the complexity that typically blocks autonomous development.

### Why AI Agents Excel with Codehooks

**Single Cohesive Library:** The `codehooks-js` library bundles everything—REST routes, NoSQL database, key-value store, queues, scheduled jobs, file storage, and real-time APIs—in a single import. AI agents don't need to research, install, and configure multiple libraries. One library, one pattern, everything works together.

```javascript
import { app, Datastore } from 'codehooks-js';
// That's it. Database, routes, queues, jobs—all available.
```

**Zero Infrastructure Assembly:** No AWS/GCP service configuration. No API Gateway + Lambda + DynamoDB + SQS wiring. No Terraform or CloudFormation. AI agents write code and deploy—the platform handles everything else.

**Trivial CLI Commands:** Three commands to go from nothing to production:
```bash
npm install -g codehooks    # Install once
coho create myproject       # Create project
coho deploy                 # Deploy to production
```

**Built-in AI Prompt:** The CLI includes the complete development prompt for AI agents:
```bash
coho prompt                 # Display the Codehooks development prompt
coho prompt | pbcopy        # Copy to clipboard (macOS)
```

**MCP Server Integration:** AI agents can interact with Codehooks directly through the [Model Context Protocol server](https://github.com/RestDB/codehooks-mcp-server):
- Deploy code without shell access
- Query and modify database collections
- Manage project settings and secrets
- View logs and debug issues

**Structured Prompt Documentation:** Purpose-built [prompt documentation](https://codehooks.io/docs/chatgpt-backend-api-prompt) teaches AI agents how to use the platform effectively. Copy into your AI's context for instant backend-building capability.

**Predictable Patterns:** Consistent API design means AI agents learn once and apply everywhere. Routes, database operations, queues, and jobs all follow the same patterns—reducing errors and hallucinations.

### AI Agent Workflow

1. **Agent receives task** → "Build a Stripe webhook handler that stores payments"
2. **Agent writes code** → Uses `codehooks-js` patterns from prompt docs
3. **Agent deploys** → Runs `coho deploy` or uses MCP server
4. **Agent verifies** → Queries database, checks logs via CLI/MCP
5. **Agent iterates** → Makes changes and redeploys in seconds

No infrastructure decisions. No dependency conflicts. No configuration files. Just code and deploy.

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## Workflow API: Reliable Webhook Processing & Automation

The [Workflow API](https://codehooks.io/docs/workflow-api) is designed for **robust, fault-tolerant webhook processing** and complex automations. Instead of hoping your webhook handler completes successfully, workflows guarantee reliable execution with automatic retries, state persistence, and error recovery.