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