Finch Dart

Everything you need to ship a backend

Finch bundles the pieces every Dart backend needs, so you can focus on your product instead of wiring plumbing.

API Docs with Swagger

Rapid API development with auto-generated OpenAPI documentation.

Real-Time WebSockets

Build live features with first-class WebSocket support.

Multi-Database Support

MongoDB, MySQL and SQLite integrations, ready out of the box.

Scheduled Tasks

Run cron jobs directly from your Finch application.

Multi-Language & i18n

Localization is built into routing, templates and content.

Database Migrations

Manage schema changes with a built-in migration system.

Explore the documentation

Jump straight into the topic you need.

Getting Started

• Finch Documentation

• Installation

• Finch CLI

• Configuration

• Running a Finch Application

• Finch Configuration in pubspec.yaml

Core Concepts

• Routing

• Controllers

• Auth Controller

• Middleware

• Route Cache

Template & Views

• HTTP Requests

• Templates

• Built-in Template Events

• Localization (i18n)

Data Management

• Cookies and Sessions

• Advanced Forms

• Email

Database

• MongoDB

• MySQL

• SQLite

• Sqler

• Database Migration

Advanced Features

• Assets

• API Documentation (Swagger / OpenAPI)

• WebSocket

• Htmler

• Commands

• Capp - Console Application Package

• MCP Server Guide

Development & Deployment

• Debugging

• Docker for Finch

• Nginx for Finch

About

• Changelog

• Contributing to Finch