Built-in Databases for Anima Playground | Zero-Config Backend2 min read
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Build a waitlist that captures emails. A task manager that saves progress. A feedback form that actually collects feedback. Just describe what you need, the database sets itself up.
What’s New in Anima Playground
Your playgrounds just got real. Meet built-in databases: Anima automatically detects when your app needs data storage and sets it up for you. No backend configuration, no SQL, no separate services.
Product managers, marketers, and founders can now ship working apps that hold and collect real data—not just mockups.
How it Works
- Describe what you’re building: “Build a job board where companies can post listings and candidates can apply.”
- Database created automatically: Tables for companies, job listings, and applications appear instantly.
- Secure by default: Row-level security and permissions are set automatically based on your app’s logic, managed by Anima’s security-oriented LLM.
- Control access: Choose who can sign up—everyone, or only people you invite.
- Manage through chat: “Add a salary range field” or “Make job applications private to the posting company.”
- Export your data anytime: Download as CSV and connect to your favorite tools.
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Why Built-in Databases
- Skip backend setup: Data storage works out of the box.
- Manage through chat: Add fields or modify logic without SQL.
- Secure by default: Permissions are handled automatically and can be tweaked anytime.
Control Who Can Access
Two sign-up modes let you choose who can use your app:
Public Sign-up
Anyone can create an account. Share your link and users sign themselves up. Great for public-facing MVPs and marketing forms.
Invite-only
Only people you add can sign up. Grant access by adding their email. Best for internal tools and private team applications.
What You Can Build
Lead Capture & Marketing
- Waitlists with email collection and referral tracking
- Event registration with attendee management
- Survey tools with response aggregation
Internal Tools
- Team directories with contact info and org charts
- Inventory trackers with stock levels and alerts
- Approval workflows with status tracking
Customer-Facing Apps
- Job boards with company profiles and applications
- Booking systems with availability and confirmations
- Client portals with project updates and file sharing
Private Apps
- Beta programs with controlled early access
- Client feedback boards with private submissions
- Membership sites with gated content
Who It’s For
- Product Managers: Validate ideas with real user data, not clickable mockups.
- Marketing Teams: Launch landing pages that capture leads without a developer queue.
- Founders: Ship MVPs that work on day one and iterate through chat.
- Teams: Build internal tools that only your specific team can access.
From Mockup to Product
Why build prototypes that can’t store data when you can build ones that do?

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