What is AdminForth?
A backend management framework unifiedly designed for both developer and administrator roles.
Supports direct resource interface calls by LLM agents (via the MCP protocol), with all operations executed according to user permissions.
Declarative resource configuration, zero-code generation of management interfaces, and maintainability with source code for review
Key features
It provides an MCP Server plugin, allowing intelligent agents such as Claude Code and Gemini CLI to securely access AdminForth resources for read/write operations. Each invocation runs under the identity of the user who created the key, strictly inheriting permissions, validations, and hook logic.
A built-in user session management plugin supports listing and instantly revoking access permissions for any logged-in device, ensuring that logout actions genuinely terminate sessions.
Use cases and audience
Designed for both developers and administrators using AI agents, it treats both groups as first-class citizens.
- Provides developers with backend configuration that can be directly understood and edited by AI coding assistants (such as Claude Code or Copilot), eliminating the need for repetitive instruction
- Offers operations personnel a data manipulation interface, supporting natural language queries, filtering, and record modifications without requiring development involvement
- Exposes backend resources as remote tools via the MCP protocol, enabling invocation by various AI clients while maintaining consistent permissions and auditing mechanisms
Database schemas (such as PostgreSQL table structures), resource declaration configurations (JSON-like objects), and authentication keys provided during AI agent calls.
An interactive web-based management interface, CSV/XLSX import/export files compliant with RFC 4180 standards, remote tool interfaces compatible with the MCP protocol, and comprehensive audit logs documenting all data changes.
Frequently asked questions
Is AdminForth free of charge?
It’s free, and permanently free.
Does AdminForth support commercial use?
The official website explicitly states that it can be used for any purpose at no cost, with no restrictions on commercial use.
How to use
- 01
Run the command $npx adminforth create-app to create a new application
- 02
Declare resources: reuse existing database schemas and define configuration objects such as resourceId and columns
- 03
Integrate the MCP Server plugin, allowing AI agents to securely invoke data operation APIs as users
- 04
Deploy as a standard Node.js application, incorporate it into the code repository, and support manual review of diffs
Pricing and availability
AdminForth is an open-source framework. The official statement reads: “Free, and staying that way,” meaning there is no paid version, no usage limits, no subscription model, and no distinction between monthly, annual, or weekly payments. Additionally, there are no limits on word count or character count.
- Pricing source
- https://adminforth.dev/
- Pricing last updated
- 2026-10-27
Prices and limits may change. Check the official website for current terms.
Official website & sources
Updated on 2026-10-27
