Build Scalable Reactive Flexible Applications

An open-source Backend as a Service that provides developers with flexible data schemas, real-time capabilities, and automated cloud deployment.

Single-Command Deployment to AWS with Pendulum CLI Tool

Pendulum is built with AWS architecture and can be easily deployed to an existing AWS account using the CLI tool. The self-managed, scalable design makes it especially useful for solo devs or small teams looking for scalability and rapid prototyping capabilities.


  $ npm install @pendulum-baas/cli # install Pendulum CLI

  $ npx pendulum init     # initialize Pendulum-backed project
  $ npx pendulum deploy   # deploy to AWS

AI-Powered Backend Insights

Get insights into your backend state through our MCP server integration. Get real-time insights into service health, connected clients, and recent data changes all with natural language queries.

Pendulum MCP Usage

Real-Time Data Synchronization Across all Clients

Pendulum's built-in reactive capabilities leverage Server-Sent Events to ensure your frontend stays in sync with your backend state. Custom callback functions give developers the flexibility to decide how to handle database change events.

Complete Control Over Your Application Data

Pendulum's Admin Dashboard gives developers complete visibility and control into application data, users, and collection-level permissions. Monitor application logs, users, and configure data access controls all from a single source of truth.

Admin Dashboard Usage

Pendulum Team

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Sean Lacey

Software Engineer

Brooklyn, NY

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Chris Piemonte

Software Engineer

Chicago, IL

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Rachel Rusiecki

Software Engineer

Chicago, IL