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What is Hasura?
Hasura is a GraphQL and REST API engine that includes built-in authorization.
It is useful for developers needing secure API generation with API key access.
What you can build with Hasura
Instant GraphQL API for Postgres databases
Connect Hasura to an existing Postgres instance to automatically generate CRUD operations, relationships, and subscriptions without writing resolver code.
Role-based access control for web apps
Define permission rules at the table, row, and column level so frontend clients can safely query data directly while respecting user roles.
Real-time dashboards and collaborative tools
Use GraphQL subscriptions to push live updates to multiple clients when data changes, suitable for admin panels or multi-user editing interfaces.
Get started with Hasura
- 1Deploy Hasura via Docker, Kubernetes, or Hasura Cloud
- 2Connect your Postgres (or supported) database using the console
- 3Review and adjust auto-generated GraphQL schema and permissions
- 4Create an API key or configure JWT auth in the settings
- 5Send authenticated GraphQL queries over HTTPS from your client
Hasura: pros & cons
Pros
- +Auto-generates production-ready GraphQL and REST endpoints
- +Fine-grained authorization built into the engine
- +Strong real-time subscription support
- +Works with existing databases without schema migration
Cons
- –Best suited for Postgres; limited native support for other databases
- –Complex permission rules can be hard to debug
- –Business logic beyond CRUD still requires custom actions or external services
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Hasura is a GraphQL and REST API engine that sits on top of databases and provides instant APIs plus built-in authorization.
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