calque.dev

"This boilerplate only has 47 dependencies I don't need..."

"Why am I configuring Stripe webhooks *again*?"

🚀Currently in private beta

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.

5-minute setup
Your code, zero lock-in
Express.js with TypeScript

Skip the Backend Setup → Ship Faster

Most indie devs spend over 80% of their time on repetitive backend work

Based on real dev time tracking data

Configure your project needs:

+More plugins available in our growing ecosystem

Traditional Way

AuthenticationTime sink
15h
API Routes
8h
Database
4h
Plus all the debugging, integration testing, documentation... you know the drill.
Total Dev Time
27h
That's 3 work days

With Calque.dev

Platform Setup5 min
Plugins Configuration5 min
Integration & Testing10 min
Total Dev Time
~20 min
Coffee still hot ☕

Your Time Savings

That's 3 days you get back to focus on features that matter

23h
405x faster
Instead of 27h, spend just ~20 minutes

Build Core Features

Focus on what makes your product unique and valuable to users

Talk to Customers

Gather early feedback and validate your idea with real users

Launch Faster

Get your MVP to market weeks earlier than competitors

No credit card required

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.

With Calque: From 2 weeks to 20 minutes

...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.

With Calque: Launch your MVP this weekend, not next month

...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.

With Calque: Build products, not plumbing

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

1
STEP 1

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
Visual Schema Editor
// User Model
{
  name: String,
  email: String,
  password: String,
  projects: [Project]
}
MongoDB schemas, validation rules, and relations automatically generated
2
STEP 2

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
plugin-config.js
Authentication Plugin
Payment Gateway
File Storage
Email Service
Plugins work together seamlessly with zero configuration
3
STEP 3

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
MongoDB
Stripe
Vercel
Sendgrid
One-click integrations with your favorite services - no complex setup required
4
STEP 4

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
Backend Generated!
Your project is ready at:
~/projects/my-startup-api
Express.js with TypeScript
MongoDB models
Authentication system
RESTful API endpoints
Documentation generated
Setup time: 5 minutes|Time saved: 20+ hours

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

Time saved: 20+ hours
Avg. cost: Less than 1 hour of dev time
~20x ROI
on your first project alone

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

Ready to skip the backend headaches?

Early access spots are limited. By joining now, you'll help shape the product and get exclusive perks worth over $500.

No credit card required.

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