Lightweight Backend

Empowering Frontend Developers

A lightweight backend gets out of your way so you can focus on building amazing user interfaces. Instead of waiting for a backend team to create endpoints for every new feature, frontend developers can define their own data structures in JSON and instantly read/write to them via API. It's the fastest way to add state and persistence to React, Vue, or vanilla JavaScript applications — and it's equally perfect for autonomous AI agents that need a simple REST interface to store and retrieve context.

// Frontend devs: no backend team needed
// Just fetch and render

const [todos, setTodos] = useState([]);

useEffect(() => {
  fetch('https://api.jsonstorage.net/v1/json/YOUR_USER_ID/todos')
    .then(r => r.json())
    .then(setTodos);
}, []);

// Update with a single PATCH
await fetch(
  'https://api.jsonstorage.net/v1/json/YOUR_USER_ID/todos',
  {
    method: 'PATCH',
    headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
    body: JSON.stringify({ items: [...todos, newTodo] })
  }
);

Real-World Use Cases

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React & Vue State Persistence

Add a persistent backend to your React or Vue app without Express, Django, or Rails. Fetch state on mount, update it on change. Your component is the API consumer and you control the schema.

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LLM Tool Calling & Agent Memory

Autonomous AI agents and LLMs need lightweight storage for tool calling results, session context, and chain-of-thought logs. JSON Storage gives them a simple REST interface with zero setup — ideal for agentic workflows.

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Browser Extensions & Bookmarklets

Build Chrome extensions or bookmarklets that persist user data to the cloud. No auth server, no database — just POST your data and GET it back on any device the user logs into.

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Design Tool Integrations

Connect Figma plugins, design tokens, or UI kits to a central JSON config. Designers update values in the dashboard, and your build pipeline pulls the latest tokens automatically.

🏃

Jamstack & Serverless Apps

Jamstack apps thrive on APIs. Use JSON Storage as the dynamic data layer for your Netlify, Vercel, or Cloudflare Pages deployment. No cloud functions required for basic CRUD operations.

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No-Code & Low-Code Backends

Building with Bubble, Retool, or Zapier? Point your HTTP actions at a JSON Storage endpoint. It gives your low-code tools a real API backend without provisioning any infrastructure.

API First

Try now, no authentication required

Use the snippets below as an example or check out documentation at github.com/jsonstorage/docs. Add dynamic content, forms or personalization to your static site, manage smart home, store state for AI agents, monitor server room temperatures in hundreds of locations using Raspberry Pi, or simply play with the API - JsonStorage is super simple and scales up to your needs.

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Request JSON (JSFiddle)

GET /v1/json/(userId)/(itemId) - Response: 200 OK - Your JSON data returned.
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Create JSON (JSFiddle)

POST /v1/json - Response: 201 Created - {"uri" : "https://api.jsonstorage.net/ v1/json/(userId)/(itemId)"}.
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Update JSON (JSFiddle)

PUT /v1/json/(userId)/(itemId) - Server response: 200 OK - {"uri" : "https://api.jsonstorage.net/ v1/json/(userId)/(itemId)"}.
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Patch JSON (JSFiddle)

PATCH /v1/json/(userId)/(itemId) - Server response: 200 OK - {"uri" : "https://api.jsonstorage.net/ v1/json/(userId)/(itemId)"}.
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(NEW) Submit a form (JSFiddle)

POST /v1/form with "api_key" hidden field - Server response: 200 OK or redirect to "redirect_url" hidden field value
Pricing

Start with a free 31-day trial

Get started for free — no account needed. Every paid plan includes a 31-day free trial so you can try before you commit. The free tier includes 25 items, 1,000 requests per month, and up to 64kb per item. Upgrade when you need more storage, higher limits, or priority support.

✓ Free tier, no signup needed
✓ 31-day trial on paid plans
✓ Cancel anytime
✓ Secure payments via Stripe

Need help choosing a plan? Contact us @jsonstorage

Common questions answered

Frequently asked questions

What happens when I exceed the free tier limits?
The free tier includes 25 items, 1,000 API requests per month, and up to 64kb per item. If you reach these limits, requests may be rate-limited. Every paid plan starts with a free 31-day trial, so you can scale up without any interruption.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes, absolutely. You can cancel your subscription at any time from the app dashboard. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. After cancellation, you'll continue to have access until the end of your current billing period, then your account reverts to the free tier.
How is my data stored and secured?
All data is stored on Cloudflare's global edge network with encryption at rest and in transit. API requests are served over SSL. Your JSON data is only accessible if the requester knows the unique item ID — there is no public directory of stored items.
What payment methods do you accept?
We use Stripe for secure payment processing. You can pay with all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) as well as other payment methods supported by Stripe in your region. All payment information is handled directly by Stripe — we never store your card details.
Is there a free trial for paid plans?
Yes! Every paid plan includes a 31-day free trial. You'll need to provide a payment method when starting the trial, but you won't be charged until the trial period ends. If you cancel before the trial is over, you won't be charged at all. You can also use the free tier indefinitely with no account or credit card required.
What kind of support do I get?
Support varies by plan. Free tier users can reach out via Twitter (@jsonstorage). Paid plans include standard and priority support depending on the tier. We also maintain documentation and examples at our GitHub repository to help you get started quickly.