> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.base44.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Backend-as-a-service built with AI agents in mind

<Note>
  The Base44 backend service and the CLI are currently in beta. We're actively
  improving the platform and documentation based on user feedback. Share your
  thoughts and feature requests on our [GitHub Discussions
  page](https://github.com/orgs/base44/discussions).
</Note>

The Base44 [backend service](https://base44.com/backend) provides [everything you need](/developers/backend/overview/features) to build and deploy your applications. Your entire backend is defined in code and configuration files, making it easy for AI coding agents to build and manage your project.

## Get started

Get started by letting an AI coding agent set up your project, or set it up yourself with the CLI and then continue building with AI.

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Let AI set it up">
    Install [Base44 skills](/developers/backend/overview/skills) so your coding agent can assist with Base44 development:

    ```bash theme={null}
    npx skills add base44/skills -g
    ```

    Then open your AI coding tool and try a prompt like this:

    *"Create a new Base44 project for a task management app with users, tasks with due dates and priority levels, and team assignments. Add authentication and deploy it."*

    Your agent will install the CLI, create the project, define entities, write code, and deploy. [Learn more about skills >](/developers/backend/overview/skills)

    <Note>You may be prompted to authenticate with Base44 during setup.</Note>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Set it up yourself">
    To set up a backend project yourself, run the following commands:

    ```bash theme={null}
    npm install -g base44@latest   # Install the CLI
    base44 login                   # Authenticate
    base44 create                  # Create a project
    ```

    Your project comes with [Base44 skills](/developers/backend/overview/skills) pre-installed. Open it in your AI coding tool and describe what you want to build next, or explore the documentation to understand how your project is structured and what you can build.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Build with AI

With [Base44 skills](/developers/backend/overview/skills) installed, your AI coding agent can handle the full development lifecycle. Define entity schemas, write backend functions, configure AI agents, set up authentication, and deploy to production. Describe what you need and your agent will make the changes across your project.

## Quickstarts and Example apps

Learn how to get started on your own, see what your AI agent is doing when setting up your project, or explore how everything fits together in our example apps.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Backend only" icon="server" href="/developers/backend/quickstart/templates/quickstart-backend-only">
    Create a backend-only project
  </Card>

  <Card title="React" icon="react" href="/developers/backend/quickstart/templates/quickstart-react-template">
    Create a full-stack project with React
  </Card>

  <Card title="Start from an existing Base44 app" icon="arrow-right-from-bracket" href="/developers/backend/overview/start-from-existing-app">
    Create a new project from an existing Base44 app
  </Card>

  <Card title="Example apps" icon="github" href="https://github.com/base44/apps-examples" arrow={false}>
    Learn from working examples and use them as starting points
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Get oriented

To understand how this compares to Base44's app editor and whether it's right for you, see [Backend service basics](/developers/backend/overview/backend-service-basics). If you already know why you want a backend service, continue to the [features overview](/developers/backend/overview/features).

## Security

Base44 and its backend platform is built with enterprise-grade protection and compliance at its core, and ensures your app stays secure and private at any scale. For our security manifest, see our [security page](https://base44.com/security). For security certifications, data privacy, and compliance, see [our documentation](/Community-and-support/Privacy-and-security).

## See also

* Explore the [features](/developers/backend/overview/features) included in the backend service.
* Learn about [project structure](/developers/backend/overview/project-structure) and configuration files.
* Read the [CLI command reference](/developers/references/cli/commands/introduction) for all available commands.
* Explore the [JavaScript SDK](/developers/references/sdk/getting-started/overview) documentation.
* [Troubleshoot your project](/developers/backend/overview/troubleshooting) when something goes wrong.