FlutterFlow and Supabase are a match made in heaven. One handles the frontend, the other the backend. Together, they're unstoppable.
Why This Stack?
FlutterFlow:
Supabase:
Connecting FlutterFlow to Supabase
- Create your Supabase project
- Get your project URL and anon key
- In FlutterFlow, go to Settings > Supabase
- Enter your credentials
- Enable the features you need
Database Integration
FlutterFlow can directly query Supabase:
Read Data:
Write Data:
Real-Time Features
Supabase real-time is powerful: - Listen for database changes - Update UI automatically - Build chat applications - Live dashboards
In FlutterFlow: 1. Create a real-time query 2. Bind to a list component 3. Watch it update live
Authentication Flow
Implement secure auth:
- Enable providers in Supabase
- Create login/signup pages in FlutterFlow
- Use Supabase auth actions
- Protect pages with auth checks
File Storage
Store user uploads: - Profile pictures - Documents - Media files
FlutterFlow provides: - File picker integration - Upload to Supabase storage - Display stored files
Row Level Security
Secure your data: 1. Enable RLS in Supabase 2. Create policies based on user ID 3. Test thoroughly 4. Never trust the client
Performance Tips
- Use pagination for large datasets
- Implement caching
- Optimize images before upload
- Use indexes on frequently queried columns
Deployment
When ready to launch: 1. Test on real devices 2. Generate app builds 3. Submit to app stores 4. Monitor with Supabase dashboard
This stack lets you build powerful applications faster than ever before.
