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# Backstage

**repo:** [shano/awesome-backstage](https://github.com/shano/awesome-backstage)  
**category:** [[platforms|Platforms]]
**related:** [[node-js|Node Js]] · [[kubernetes|Kubernetes]]

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

[<img src="backstage-logo.svg" align="right" width="100">](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](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/computer-science/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/)
- [Plugin Directory](https://backstage.io/plugins/) - Discover official and community plugins in one place.

## 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](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/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](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/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](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/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](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/miscellaneous/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](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/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](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github) Issues or [Terraform](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/back-end-development/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.
- [New Relic](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@backstage-community/plugin-newrelic) - Jump straight from service catalog entries to New Relic dashboards.
- [Apiiro](https://github.com/backstage/community-plugins/blob/main/workspaces/apiiro/plugins/apiiro/README.md) - Surface Apiiro application risk context directly in Backstage entities.
- [Wiz Security](https://github.com/wiz-sec-public/backstage-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/)
- [Module Federation](https://backstage.io/docs/frontend-system/building-apps/module-federation) - Compose frontend capabilities across app boundaries with dynamic module loading.
- [Plugin Directory Audit](https://backstage.io/docs/next/plugins/plugin-directory-audit) - Validate plugin metadata and readiness for directory publishing.

## 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)
- [Upgrade Helper](https://backstage.[github](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).io/upgrade-helper/?to=1.48.0) - Compare versions and plan dependency updates for Backstage upgrades.
- [Docker](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/blob/master/contrib/docker/) - Run Backstage in [Docker](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/back-end-development/docker) [containers](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/containers).
- [Kubernetes](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/blob/master/contrib/kubernetes/) - Deploy Backstage on [Kubernetes](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/back-end-development/kubernetes).
- [Backstage Helm Chart](https://github.com/backstage/charts) - Helm chart for deploying Backstage on [Kubernetes](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/back-end-development/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/learn-more/how-kratix-complements/backstage) - Integrate Kratix Platform Engineering Framework with Backstage to easily deploy [promises](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/programming-languages/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](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/development-environment/github).
- [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/MUpMjP2) - Join the Backstage Discord server to connect with other developers and get live support.
- [Get a Jump on ContribFest](https://backstage.io/blog/2026/02/25/get-a-jump-on-contribfest) - Learn how to participate in the latest contribution event cycle.
- [ContribFest App](https://contribfest.backstage.io/) - Browse contribution opportunities and project tracks for ContribFest.

## 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 v1.48.0 Release Notes](https://backstage.io/docs/releases/v1.48.0/) - Current stable release notes with platform updates and fixes.
- [Backstage v1.47.0 Release Notes](https://backstage.io/docs/releases/v1.47.0/) - Stable release notes covering backend action filtering and [security](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/security/security) fixes.
- [Backstage v1.49.0-next.1 Changelog](https://backstage.io/docs/next/releases/v1.49.0-next.1-changelog) - Preview upcoming changes in the next release line.
- [Backstage Wrapped 2025: Celebrating a mature framework with modern foundations](https://backstage.io/blog/2025/12/30/backstage-wrapped-2025) - Annual retrospective on Backstage growth, platform maturity, and highlights.
- [BackstageCon + KubeCon NA 2025 Highlights](https://backstage.io/blog/2025/11/25/backstagecon-kubecon-25-atlanta) - Recap of recent platform updates and community demos from Atlanta.
- [Backstage [Security](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/security/security) Audit 2024](https://backstage.io/blog/2024/12/17/backstage-security-audit-2024/) - Independent [security](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/security/security) audit results, findings, and remediation summary.
- [CVE-2024-26150 [Security](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/security/security) Notice](https://backstage.io/blog/2024/02/28/security-notice/) - Scaffolder path traversal fix and recommended upgrades.
- [Actions Registry + MCP [Integration](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/integration) (v1.40.0)](https://backstage.io/docs/releases/v1.40.0) - Actions Registry services and MCP server [integration](/@harrisonqian/awesome/wiki/platforms/integration) notes.
- [MCP Actions Backend Plugin Docs](https://backstage.io/api/stable/modules/_backstage_plugin-mcp-actions-backend.html) - Expose Backstage actions as MCP tools for AI clients.
- [RFCs on GitHub](https://github.com/backstage/backstage/labels/RFC) - Track active proposals 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.
