"This boilerplate only has 47 dependencies I don't need..."
"Why am I configuring Stripe webhooks *again*?"
Finally, a backend that ships before your coffee gets cold
Skip straight to building features users care about. Generated backends that are actually customized to your needs — not generic boilerplates or AI hallucinations.
The Backend Problem Every Developer Faces
Stop wasting weeks on repetitive setup. Focus on what makes your product unique.
The Problem
Weeks of setup
Developers spend 80% of project time on repetitive backend tasks instead of focusing on what makes their product unique
Complex infrastructure
Authentication, database setup, API routes, file storage, and payments require expertise across multiple systems
The Solution
Select pre-built plugins
Choose from 20+ plugins that handle auth, database, storage, and more with best practices built in
Configure in minutes
Customize your backend through a simple interface - no boilerplate code required
Deploy instantly
Get a production-ready backend with one click - focus immediately on your unique features
Your Time Savings
That's 4+ weeks you get back to focus on what matters
You didn't become an indie dev to...
Yet these are the tasks stealing your time and killing your momentum
...waste weeks configuring backends
Every day spent on authentication systems and API boilerplate is a day you're not building what makes your product unique. When bootstrapping, time is your most valuable asset.
...lose momentum before validating your idea
That lightning-bolt idea deserves quick market validation. Instead, two weeks later, you're still debugging CORS issues while your excitement fades and competitors move ahead.
...solve the same problems repeatedly
Building your 17th authentication system isn't making you a better developer. It's keeping you from the challenging, interesting problems that actually move your business forward.
5 Minutes to Your First API Call
No more wasting days on backend setup. Here's how Calque.dev gets you from idea to working code in minutes
Define Your Data Models
Describe your app's entities and relationships in our visual schema editor. User profiles? Product catalog? Blog posts? Just click and build.
- Create tables with a few clicks
- Define relationships visually
- No database expertise required
// User Model
{
name: String,
email: String,
password: String,
projects: [Project]
}Select Your Plugins
Choose from a variety of plugins to build your backend exactly as needed. Authentication, payments, file storage, analytics, and more - only add what your project requires.
- Authentication (JWT, OAuth, Magic Links)
- Payment processing with Stripe
- Storage, Email, Analytics & more
Connect Your Services
One-click integration with MongoDB Atlas, Stripe, SendGrid, and more. We'll set up the connections and generate the right environment variables automatically.
- Auto-configured environment variables
- Database collections created for you
- Secure credential management
Get Your Code & Start Building
Download your custom Express.js backend with all the boilerplate done. No bloat, no unnecessary code—just what you need to start building your core features immediately.
- 100% your code, zero lock-in
- Well-documented and maintainable
- Ready to deploy to your preferred host
~/projects/my-startup-api
For Indie Devs Who Need Results, Not Excuses
What makes Calque different from every other tool you've tried and abandoned?
The Indie Dev Math
Time saved × Your hourly rate = Real Money Saved
Your Code, Not a Template
Unlike boilerplates with kitchen-sink approaches, we generate precisely what your product needs. It's 100% your code – no lock-in, no attribution, no strings attached.
- Simple APIs with 30-80% less code
- Production-ready auth & security
- Add your own custom code anytime
Built By Broke Indie Devs
We've felt the pain of spending 3 weeks building auth for an idea nobody wanted. That's why Calque.dev exists - to help you validate ideas, not backend infrastructure.
"Last year I spent 3 weeks setting up auth, email workflows, and API routes before I could even start. Using Calque.dev, I launched a waitlist for my new SaaS idea in one evening."
— Alex K., Indie Hacker
Get Started in 5 Minutes
Join the waitlist for early access. Be the first to try Calque.dev and reclaim those precious hours you'd otherwise spend on boilerplate.
Early Access Perks
- Direct access to founders for feedback and support
- Influence our roadmap with your feature requests
- Early access to new features and integrations
"I wish I had this six months ago" is something we hear a lot. Don't be saying that six months from now.
Questions Indie Devs Ask Us
Everything you need to know to start shipping faster