Supabase for Vibe Coding: Complete Setup Guide for AI-Built Apps

Supabase: The Backend for Vibe Coding

Supabase is the go-to backend for AI-built apps. Here's how to set it up correctly.

Step 1: Create Your Supabase Project

1. Go to supabase.com
2. Create a new project
3. Choose a strong database password (save it)
4. Choose your region (closest to users)

Step 2: Database Design

Before prompting AI for your app, design your database:

• What tables do you need?
• What are the relationships?
• What indexes will you need?

Step 3: Auth Setup

1. Enable Email/Password auth
2. (Optional) Add Google OAuth
3. Configure redirect URLs
4. Customize email templates

Step 4: RLS Policies

Critical: AI often gets RLS wrong. Review every policy manually.

Step 5: API Integration

Copy your Supabase URL and anon key. Add them to your AI app's environment variables.

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