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The Compliance-Ready Backend for
AI Builders
Connect the AI coding tool you already use to a secure, hosted backend with a relational database, role-based access controls, workflows, and 700+ integrations — ready to deploy from day one.
Trusted by 100,000+ users
HIPAA-compliant option available
700+ native integrations
Connect your AI coding tool to a secure backend in minutes
Knack works alongside Claude Code, Lovable, Base44, and other AI coding tools. You build the frontend, Knack handles everything behind it.
Step 1: Sign up for a Knack account
You'll need a Knack account to connect to your AI coding tool via MCP.
Step 2: Connect your AI tool to Knack's MCP Server
In your AI tool's MCP Server area, connect your Knack account by simply signing in with your Knack username and password.
Step 3: Start prompting!
Now you can start chatting in Lovable, Claude, Replit, OpenAI, or any other AI development tool to "use Knack as a backend," and it will create a new Knack app connected to your custom frontend.
Check out our full guide here:Knack Backend MCP Server
Need HIPAA compliance?
Connect your AI coding tool to a secure backend in minutes
Get your API key
Sign up for Knack and generate your API key from your account dashboard.
Connect your AI coding tool
Enter your key into your tool's MCP configuration. The MCP protocol handles the integration automatically — your AI coding agent learns what Knack can do and how to call it.
Build something that ships
Your app now runs on a hosted relational database with role-based access controls, automated workflows, and 500+ integrations. No server configuration, no infrastructure overhead.
Watch a Demo: Connect Lovable to Knack
Everything a real backend requires
Hosted Relational Database
A production-ready database with 20+ field types and relational data management — hosted, maintained, and accessible via MCP from any AI coding tool.
Role-Based Access Controls
Define exactly who can view, edit, or manage data. Granular permissions for users, admins, and external collaborators built in from day one.
Record Change Logs
Every data change is logged, timestamped, and attributable — a complete audit trail without additional configuration.
Workflows and Automations
Automate notifications, data updates, approval flows, and integrations with external services. Knack handles the operational logic so your app does more than store data.
700+ Native Integrations
Connect payment processors, communication platforms, CRMs, scheduling tools, and more.
Compliance-Ready Infrastructure
Enterprise-grade security, access controls, and audit trails make Knack a strong foundation for apps in regulated industries. HIPAA-compliant configuration available through Knack Health.
What builders are shipping with Knack
Trusted by 100,000+ users across the world
What builders are shipping with Knack
Client Portals
Give clients or customers a secure, branded portal to access their data, submit requests, and communicate with your team.
Healthcare Apps
Build HIPAA-compliant patient intake forms, scheduling tools, and care coordination trackers on Knack Health's dedicated healthcare infrastructure.
Internal Tools
Build the dashboards, trackers, and operational databases your team actually needs without waiting on a developer.
Operations Management
Manage employee records, onboarding workflows, compliance tracking, and internal reporting in a single configurable backend.
Membership Platforms
Run membership databases, gated content access, and member-facing portals with fine-grained role controls and workflow automation.
Regulated Industry Applications
Build apps for legal, fintech, insurance, and other compliance-sensitive industries on infrastructure designed for enterprise data requirements.
Start from a template
Skip the blank canvas. These templates are pre-built on Knack and ready to launch directly from your AI coding tool.
General Templates
Custom CRM
A fully configurable CRM with contact management, deal tracking, and automated follow-up workflows.
Inventory Manager
Track stock levels, manage suppliers, automate reorder alerts, and generate inventory reports.
Customer Portal
A fully configurable CRM with contact management, deal tracking, and automated follow-up workflows.
Quotes & Invoices
Build, send, and track quotes and invoices with approval workflows and payment status tracking.
Healthcare Templates
Patient Intake
Digital intake flow with HIPAA-compliant data storage and configurable fields for any care setting.
Patient Portal
Secure portal for patients to submit information, view records, and communicate with your care team.
Patient Scheduling
Scheduling tool with automated reminders, staff notifications, and calendar integrations.
Practice Management System
End-to-end practice operations — scheduling, patient records, staff management, and reporting.
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
A configurable EMR for small practices that need a lightweight, HIPAA-compliant system of record
Medical Inventory Manager
Track medical supplies, equipment, and medications with reorder alerts and usage logs.
Real results from real customers
$250k+
saved/year
“Knack is instrumental in the daily running of the business. It literally runs every facet of our company, from front to back-top to bottom. In the beginning, it probably took me three or four days to build out a new section. Now I can build something new in under an hour.”
JD Worley
CEO, Curetech
92%
Customer retention rate
Damir Makic
Co-Founder & COO, Verified Athletics
10x Faster
Eldon Davidson
Director of Advanced Customized Training Solutions, El Camino College
Built for apps that need to ship somewhere real
Hosted, Production-Ready Infrastructure
Role-Based Access Controls
Record Change Logs
700+ Native Integrations
HIPAA-Compliant Option Available
Start free — no credit card required. If you’re building for a regulated industry or enterprise client and want to talk it through first, our team is available.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Knack different from just using Supabase or another database tool?
Supabase and similar tools give you infrastructure you configure yourself. Knack gives you a fully hosted backend with a no-code builder, 500+ native integrations, workflow automation, and role-based access controls — all accessible via MCP from your AI coding tool. No server configuration, no deployment pipeline.
Which AI coding tools work with Knack?
Knack’s MCP server is compatible with Claude Code, Lovable, ChatGPT, Bolt, Base44, and Replit. If you use a tool not listed here, contact us — if it supports MCP configuration, it will very likely work with Knack.Knack’s MCP server is compatible with Claude Code, Lovable, ChatGPT, Bolt, Base44, and Replit. If you use a tool not listed here, contact us — if it supports MCP configuration, it will very likely work with Knack.
Do I need technical experience to connect Knack to my AI coding tool?
No. You need your Knack API key and your tool’s MCP configuration settings. The integration handles itself from there.
What is MCP and why does it matter?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that allows AI coding tools to communicate with external services like Knack. When you connect Knack via MCP, your AI coding tool automatically learns what Knack can do and how to use it. Think of it as the handshake that makes the whole stack work together.
Does Knack work for apps in regulated industries?
Yes. Knack’s built-in access controls, record change logs, and enterprise-grade infrastructure make it a strong foundation for healthcare, legal, fintech, HR, and other compliance-sensitive industries. For healthcare specifically, Knack Health provides a dedicated HIPAA-compliant configuration with BAA availability. Learn more at knack.com/health/hipaa-backend/.
Can I start for free?
Yes. Knack offers a free trial with no credit card required. You can connect your AI coding tool, build, and test your full application before committing to a paid plan. Paid plans with expanded database capacity, integrations, and compliance features are available at knack.com/pricing.
