Employees build the apps. IT keeps the control.
Let your team use AI to build internal tools—without risking security. StackFwd enforces your tech stack, identity, and security rules automatically.
Runs in your cloud or StackFwd’s isolated cloudStackFwd Studio is a custom VSCode-based IDE where you can use the official extensions from Anthropic (Claude Code), OpenAI (Codex), or other AI.
Renewal Tracker
Internal onlyThe StackFwd Portal is your central App Directory. IT gets full visibility into ownership, usage, and access controls.
Business users get a searchable launch spot for all the internal apps they have access to.
The Problem
Your team is already using AI to code. Are you ready for the mess?
Employees are using AI to build renewal trackers, triage dashboards, and workflows. They are moving faster than ever.
But without guardrails, you get rogue databases, untracked code in personal repos, and massive security risks. StackFwd gives them a safe, governed sandbox.
Who It's For
End the tug-of-war between speed and security.
StackFwd empowers business teams to move fast while keeping IT fully in control of the underlying systems.
Build tools at the speed of thought.
Turn messy spreadsheets into real apps using AI. No coding, database, or deployment skills required. Just chat, save, and publish.
- No Git or DevOps knowledge needed.
- Use your favorite AI (Claude Code, Codex).
- One-click publish.
- Share securely with your team.
Govern without slowing them down.
Lock down the stack, not the employees. Apps run on your GitHub, your cloud, and your SSO. Full visibility, zero security risks.
- Secured behind your Enterprise SSO.
- Code stays in your GitHub organization.
- Standardized React/Node/TypeORM stack.
- IT-controlled dev and production databases.
- Zero-knowledge database credentials.
- Allow-listed Node package governance.
- Domain-restricted notification service.
- Central directory with audit trails.
- Per-app cost and usage attribution.
- Cost-optimized, scale-to-zero runtimes.
How It Works
A simple plan for governed AI development.
IT sets the guardrails once. Employees build and deploy within them forever.
IT sets the guardrails
Connect your SSO, GitHub, and databases. Define your approved stack to create a signed policy.
Employees build with AI
Employees build inside the StackFwd Studio desktop app (VSCode-based) with Anthropic's Claude Code extension or OpenAI's Codex extension. No local dev environments, Docker, or DB credentials to configure—it just works.
Auto-save to company GitHub
Code is continuously committed and pushed to your GitHub. No Git knowledge needed by employees.
One-click secure publish
StackFwd validates the code, safely updates the database, and deploys to your cloud environment.
Access & Track everything
Enforce granular access controls. Apps can be set to Private, Org-wide, or require a formal Request Access workflow directly in the directory.
What IT Controls
Deployment models built for enterprise control.
A standard operating model designed for enterprise security and scale.
(Invisible to User)
& App Directory
Identity
Seamlessly integrates with your existing IdP and enterprise SSO.
Standard Stack
Enforced React, TypeScript, Node, and TypeORM architectures.
Data Governance
IT hosts isolated dev/prod databases. StackFwd handles schema changes safely with automated, validated migrations.
Two Deployment Tiers
Choose between a fully isolated StackFwd-managed environment, or direct deployment into your own Enterprise VPC.
Want to dig deeper?
Review our architecture brief to understand how identity, databases, and deployments integrate securely.
Use Cases
Say goodbye to spreadsheet chaos.
Replace fragile manual processes with robust internal tools built in minutes.
Features
Built for control. Designed for speed.
Everything needed to make employee-built apps secure, supportable, and fast.
Governed AI Tools
Strict templates and instructions keep AI agents on the approved path.
Invisible Git
Code is automatically committed to your GitHub. No terminal required.
Secure Publishing
One click validates code and deploys to your approved cloud.
Centralized Code
No code on personal laptops. Everything lives in your repos.
Managed Databases
Eliminate Docker setup. Connect directly to IT-approved databases.
App Directory
A single portal to find apps, track ownership, and monitor usage.
Auditable Actions
Every login, save, and publish is logged for compliance.
Lifecycle Management
Admins can transfer, disable, or delete apps when employees leave.
FAQ
Answers for IT and Security.
Take Control
Ready to govern AI app creation?
Join our design partner program. Ideal for enterprise teams grappling with employee-built apps and the rise of AI coding tools.
Let's talk about your needs
We're currently selecting a small group of enterprise design partners. If you're looking for a secure way to enable your employees with AI coding tools, we'd love to chat.
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