Codehooks.io

# Codehooks Documentation for LLMs

> This is the Codehooks documentation for LLMs. Use this to get an overview of the Codehooks platform and how to use it. Use the 'llms-full.txt' file for detailed answers.

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

# Codehooks.io: next generation backend development platform for fast AI-assisted development

## What is Codehooks.io?

Codehooks.io is a **serverless backend-as-a-service (BaaS)** designed for the new era of **AI-assisted development**. It delivers instant, database-powered APIs and **persistent workflow automation** with no hidden compute costs. In a few seconds, you can deploy a complete backend with an integrated NoSQL database, Redis-like key-value store, and workflow engine—all with just a few CLI commands or a few clicks in the web-based Studio.

Unlike generic backends, Codehooks.io is **LLM-adapted**. It comes with ready-made prompts, MCP server integration, and a cohesive JavaScript/TypeScript SDK (`codehooks-js`) so that AI agents and coding assistants can autonomously read, write, and deploy your backend. This makes it well suited for building **AI-powered automation pipelines** and **agent-driven applications** in addition to traditional backend functionality and CRUD APIs.

### Why Codehooks.io?

- **AI + Backend, Natively Integrated** – Purpose-built for LLM workflows with prompt libraries, MCP support, and structured APIs that models understand.
- **Instant APIs** – Deploy CRUD REST APIs and databases in seconds. No setup, no infra, no separate database provisioning.
- **Persistent Workflows** – Handle complexity with ease and build stateful automations that survive crashes, retries, and scaling events. Durable queues, background jobs, and error recovery are built in.
- **Flat-Rate Pricing** – Unlimited compute is included. No surprise bills from execution time or function calls.
- **Simple Developer Experience** – A powerful CLI and web-based Studio for code/data management. Express-like APIs and NPM support for smooth integration.

Codehooks.io is the **fastest way to go from zero to live backend** — designed with **AI-first automation** in mind.

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## Key Features and Capabilities

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

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

**LLM-Optimized Development:** Structured prompts, MCP server integration, and the cohesive `codehooks-js` library enable AI agents to read, write, deploy, and manage your backend autonomously. Supports both JavaScript (ES6) and TypeScript.

**Automatic Database APIs:** CRUD REST APIs instantly generated on deploy. Built-in NoSQL document database and Redis-like key-value store—ready in seconds, no external setup.

**Automation & Integrations:** Build integrations and workflows that connect APIs, third-party services, and AI models. Codehooks makes building automations with code easy.

**Background Jobs & Queues:** Durable job queues and cron-style scheduling for asynchronous tasks and long-running processes.

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

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## Use Cases: AI-Powered Workflows + Instant APIs + Traditional Backend Development

Codehooks.io excels at combining **instant database APIs** with **AI-driven workflows**. Unlike platforms that either lack automation or require complex infra setup, Codehooks provides a single, cohesive platform where you can handle functionality like:

- **Webhook ingestion** from any service or API
- **AI/LLM processing** with intelligent routing and structured context
- **Persistent state management** across multi-step workflows
- **Failure handling** with retries and error recovery
- **Downstream automation** triggered by AI insights
- **Automatic scaling** with no ops overhead

**Example Workflow:** Customer support automation: receive support emails → analyze with LLM → query product database → generate response → update CRM → schedule follow-up → send Slack notification.

This blend of instant APIs, AI integration, and reliable workflow orchestration makes Codehooks the backend platform for automation-first developers.

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## Use Cases

- **Full-Stack Backend Development:** Quickly build production-ready backends with database, APIs, and workflows.
- **System Integration:** Glue together SaaS tools and APIs into durable, stateful automations.
- **AI Applications:** Power AI assistants and autonomous agents with instant APIs and workflow persistence.
- **Rapid Prototyping:** From idea to live API in under a minute. Perfect for hackathons, MVPs, and fast iteration.

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## Core Concepts

- **Projects & Spaces:** Isolated environments for dev/test/prod.
- **Serverless Deployment:** Fully managed, automatically scaled backend runtime.
- **Instant Database APIs:** CRUD REST APIs from an integrated document DB and key-value store.
- **LLM-First Development:** MCP-ready, prompt libraries, and a cohoerent SDK suitable for AI-assisted coding.
- **Deployment in seconds:** Just a few CLI commands or a few clicks in the web-based Studio to go live.

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## Key Features

| Feature                      | Description                                                             |
| :--------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| REST API & CRUD Operations   | Secure REST API for Create, Read, Update, Delete using `codehooks-js`.  |
| Data Aggregation & Operators | Aggregate and summarize JSON data streams with a rich set of operators. |
| Authentication & Auth Hooks  | API tokens, JWT tokens, and custom hooks for route-level control.       |
| File API (Blob Storage)      | Store and manage files programmatically with built-in blob storage.     |
| Background Jobs & Queues     | Cron jobs and async tasks with durable workers.                         |
| Key-Value Store              | Redis-like KV store for caching and lookups.                            |
| Workflow API                 | Build resilient workflows with retries and state management.            |
| Real-time API                | Pub/sub for live data updates.                                          |
| Frontend Hosting             | Host static frontends or files alongside your APIs.                     |

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## Quick Start

1. **Install CLI:** `npm install -g codehooks`
2. **Create Project & Space:** `coho create my-api`