supabase

OfficialAgent-readyData & DBDatabase

Local backend, type generation, and db workflows from the terminal.

The official CLI from Supabase. Local backend, type generation, and db workflows from the terminal. Start with `supabase init` and go from there. Supports structured output — good for scripts and agents. Runs entirely on your machine.

Task fit

local backend, type generation, and db workflows from the terminal.

Lane

Inspect schemas, run safe queries, and understand your data fast.

Operator brief

Use supabase for local backend, type generation, and db workflows from the terminal.

Run `supabase start` to see it in action.

Repository family

Supabase

First trust check

The CLI responds and is ready for local project setup.

Safe first loop

Install, verify, then run one real command.

Safe database loop

Install command

$ brew install supabase/tap/supabase

Operator pack

Copy or export the working notes for this CLI before handing it to an agent.

Verify

$ supabase --version

The CLI responds and is ready for local project setup.

First real command

$ supabase init && supabase start

First steps

01Install supabase.
02Run `supabase --version` first.
03Start with `supabase init && supabase start`.
04Install a CLI that matches your database engine.

When to use / hold off when

Best for

local backend, type generation, and db workflows from the terminal.

Use this when

You're on Supabase and want the official terminal experience.

Hold off when

You don't work with databases.

Trust and constraints

trusted100/100

OfficialInstall readyTrustedCaution

JSON outputYes

Non-interactiveYes

CI-friendlyYes

Why operators pick it

supabase fits data & db well, especially for local backend, type generation, and db workflows from the terminal.
It is the official CLI from Supabase.
Good for scripts and agents.

Constraints