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# Awesome Backstage [![Awesome](https://awesome.re/badge.svg)](https://awesome.re)



[](https://backstage.io)



A curated list of awesome [Backstage](https://backstage.io/) resources, plugins, tech docs, and more! Backstage is an open-source platform that helps developers build, test, and maintain software with ease. This repository aims to provide a comprehensive collection of resources and tools for using Backstage effectively.



## Contents



- [Official Resources](#official-resources)

- [Plugins](#plugins)

- [Tutorials and Guides](#tutorials-and-guides)

- [Tools and Integrations](#tools-and-integrations)

- [Community and Contributions](#community-and-contributions)

- [Articles and Presentations](#articles-and-presentations)

- [Related Projects](#related-projects)



## Official Resources



- [GitHub Repository](https://github.com/backstage/backstage)

- [Documentation](https://backstage.io/docs/)

- [Blog](https://backstage.io/blog/)

- [Demo](https://demo.backstage.io/)



## Plugins



A collection of awesome Backstage plugins to enhance your platform's capabilities.



### Core Plugins



- [Catalog](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/tree/master/plugins/catalog) - Provides an inventory of all components in your ecosystem.

- [TechDocs](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/tree/master/plugins/techdocs) - Manage and display technical documentation for your components.

- [Scaffolder](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/tree/master/plugins/scaffolder) - Create new components using templates.

- [Cost Insights](https://github.com/backstage/community-plugins/tree/main/workspaces/cost-insights/plugins/cost-insights) - Gain insights into your cloud costs.



### Community Plugins



- [Community Plugins](https://github.com/backstage/community-plugins) - Where Backstage maintains the list of community plugins available.

- [GitHub Actions](https://roadie.io/backstage/plugins/github-actions/) - Monitor your GitHub Actions workflows.

- [Jenkins](https://roadie.io/backstage/plugins/jenkins/) - Integrate Jenkins for CI/CD.

- [SonarQube](https://roadie.io/backstage/plugins/sonarqube/) - Analyze and monitor code quality with SonarQube.

- [CircleCI](https://roadie.io/backstage/plugins/circle-ci/) - Monitor your CircleCI builds.

- [Prometheus](https://roadie.io/backstage/plugins/prometheus/) - Monitor application performance using Prometheus.

- [Bazaar](https://github.com/backstage/community-plugins/tree/main/workspaces/bazaar/plugins/bazaar) - Discover and collaborate on internal projects within your organization.

- [backstage-aws-cloudformation-plugin](https://github.com/purple-technology/backstage-aws-cloudformation-plugin) - Manage AWS CloudFormation stacks.

- [aws-lambda](https://roadie.io/backstage/plugins/aws-lambda/) - Manage and monitor your AWS Lambda functions.

- [AiKA](https://backstage.spotify.com/discover/blog/aika-data-plugins-coming-to-portal/) - AI-powered assistant for context-aware answers from your internal docs and APIs.

- [RAG AI Plugin](https://www.opslevel.com/resources/top-10-backstage-plugins-for-2025) - Adds retrieval-augmented generation using LLMs for your internal knowledge.

- [Announcements Plugin](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage-community/plugin-announcements) - Create and manage internal announcements directly in Backstage.

- [Git Release Manager](https://backstage.spotify.com/partners/spotify/plugin/git-release-manager/) - Automate GitHub release workflows from within Backstage.

- [Port Plugin](https://www.port.io/blog/top-5-backstage-plugins) - Sync data from across your stack into scorecards and dashboards.

- [Env0 Plugin](https://www.env0.com/blog/new-backstage-plugin-manage-and-deploy-iac-from-your-internal-developer-portal) - Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) workflows and self-service provisioning.

- [Tech Insights Scorecards](https://roadie.io/backstage/plugins/tech-insights/) - Automate service maturity scorecards with centralized checks across your catalog.

- [Scaffolder Yeoman Module](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/plugin-scaffolder-backend-module-yeoman) - Extend golden paths with Yeoman blueprints and new template actions like GitHub Issues or Terraform Cloud.

- [Microsoft Graph Catalog Module](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/plugin-catalog-backend-module-msgraph) - Synchronize Azure AD users and groups as Backstage entities.

- [Azure DevOps Catalog Modules](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/plugin-catalog-backend-module-azure) - Bring Azure Repos, Boards, and Pipelines metadata into the catalog backend.

- [Search Backend Modules](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage/plugin-search-backend-module-elasticsearch) - Unlock faster, filtered search with Elasticsearch or Lunr-powered hybrid indexing.

- [GitHub Projects](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage-community/plugin-github-projects) - Manage and triage GitHub Projects (v2) without leaving Backstage.

- [New Relic](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage-community/plugin-newrelic) - Jump straight from service catalog entries to New Relic dashboards.

- [Datadog](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage-community/plugin-datadog) - Surface Datadog monitors, service maps, and dashboards next to entities.

- [Snyk Security Insights](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage-community/plugin-snyk) - Annotate catalog entities with Snyk vulnerability and risk signals.

- [Wiz Security](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage-community/plugin-wiz) - Display Wiz cloud risk scores alongside scorecards to prioritize remediation.



## Tutorials and Guides



- [Backstage Learn](https://backstage.spotify.com/learn/)

- [Getting Started with Backstage](https://backstage.io/docs/getting-started/)

- [Creating a Plugin](https://backstage.io/docs/plugins/create-a-plugin)

- [Integrating with Existing Infrastructure](https://backstage.io/docs/integrations/)

- [Customizing the UI](https://backstage.io/docs/getting-started/app-custom-theme/)



## Tools and Integrations



- [Portal](https://backstage.spotify.com/docs/portal/) - A no-code IDP based on Backstage and maintained by Spotify.

- [Backstage CLI](https://backstage.io/docs/local-dev/cli-overview)

- [Docker](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/blob/master/contrib/docker/) - Run Backstage in Docker containers.

- [Kubernetes](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/blob/master/contrib/kubernetes/) - Deploy Backstage on Kubernetes.

- [Backstage Helm Chart](https://github.com/backstage/charts) - Helm chart for deploying Backstage on Kubernetes.

- [Backstage ArgoCD Integration](https://roadie.io/backstage/plugins/argo-cd/) - Present ArgoCD's GitOps workflows in Backstage.

- [Kratix with Backstage](https://docs.kratix.io/main/how-kratix-complements/backstage) - Integrate Kratix Platform Engineering Framework with Backstage to easily deploy promises.

- [Crossplane with Backstage](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2L6PWGfhXI) - Guide on integrating Crossplane with Backstage.



## Community and Contributions



- [Backstage Community](https://github.com/backstage/community) - Join the Backstage community to ask questions and share your knowledge.

- [Good First Issues](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/issues?q=is%3Aissue+is%3Aopen+label%3A%22good+first+issue%22) - Contribute to the project by tackling "Good First Issues" on GitHub.

- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/MUpMjP2) - Join the Backstage Discord server to connect with other developers and get live support.

- [Roadie Marketplace Digest](https://roadie.io/changelog/) - Track newly released community plugins and Backstage enhancements each week.



## Articles and Presentations



- [Introduction to Backstage](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XtJ5FAOjPk) - A video introduction to Backstage by Spotify.

- [Creating a Plugin for Backstage](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLLw3tcBwWw) - Learn how to create a plugin for Backstage.

- [How Spotify Builds Infrastructure with Backstage](https://engineering.atspotify.com/2020/03/17/what-the-heck-is-backstage-anyway/) - A blog post by Spotify on their experience with Backstage.

- [Backstage v1.24.0 Release Notes](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/releases/tag/v1.24.0) - Overview of the Granular Permissions v2 rollout and policy-as-code updates.

- [Software Catalog Next RFC](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/discussions?discussions_q=label%3A%22RFC%22+software+catalog) - Follow the catalog relationship remapping proposal and community feedback.



## Related Projects



- [Lighthouse](https://github.com/GoogleChrome/lighthouse-ci) - Automate running Lighthouse for every commit and viewing the changes over time.

- [Roadie](https://roadie.io/) - Managed Backstage service for enterprises.



## Contributing



Contributions are more than welcome! Please read the [contribution guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) before submitting a pull request.