Backstage

repo: shano/awesome-backstage
category: Platforms related: Node Js · Kubernetes

Awesome Backstage

A curated list of awesome Backstage 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.

Official Resources
Plugins
Tutorials and Guides
Tools and Integrations
Community and Contributions
Articles and Presentations
Related Projects

Official Resources

GitHub Repository
Documentation
Blog
Demo
Plugin Directory - Discover official and community plugins in one place.

Plugins

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

Core Plugins

Catalog - Provides an inventory of all components in your ecosystem.
TechDocs - Manage and display technical documentation for your components.
Scaffolder - Create new components using templates.
Cost Insights - Gain insights into your cloud costs.

Community Plugins

Community Plugins - Where Backstage maintains the list of community plugins available.
GitHub Actions - Monitor your GitHub Actions workflows.
Jenkins - Integrate Jenkins for CI/CD.
SonarQube - Analyze and monitor code quality with SonarQube.
CircleCI - Monitor your CircleCI builds.
Prometheus - Monitor application performance using Prometheus.
Bazaar - Discover and collaborate on internal projects within your organization.
backstage-aws-cloudformation-plugin - Manage AWS CloudFormation stacks.
aws-lambda - Manage and monitor your AWS Lambda functions.
AiKA - AI-powered assistant for context-aware answers from your internal docs and APIs.
RAG AI Plugin - Adds retrieval-augmented generation using LLMs for your internal knowledge.
Announcements Plugin - Create and manage internal announcements directly in Backstage.
Git Release Manager - Automate GitHub release workflows from within Backstage.
Port Plugin - Sync data from across your stack into scorecards and dashboards.
Env0 Plugin - Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) workflows and self-service provisioning.
Tech Insights Scorecards - Automate service maturity scorecards with centralized checks across your catalog.
Scaffolder Yeoman Module - Extend golden paths with Yeoman blueprints and new template actions like GitHub Issues or Terraform Cloud.
Microsoft Graph Catalog Module - Synchronize Azure AD users and groups as Backstage entities.
Azure DevOps Catalog Modules - Bring Azure Repos, Boards, and Pipelines metadata into the catalog backend.
Search Backend Modules - Unlock faster, filtered search with Elasticsearch or Lunr-powered hybrid indexing.
New Relic - Jump straight from service catalog entries to New Relic dashboards.
Apiiro - Surface Apiiro application risk context directly in Backstage entities.
Wiz Security - Display Wiz cloud risk scores alongside scorecards to prioritize remediation.

Tutorials and Guides

Backstage Learn
Getting Started with Backstage
Creating a Plugin
Integrating with Existing Infrastructure
Customizing the UI
Module Federation - Compose frontend capabilities across app boundaries with dynamic module loading.
Plugin Directory Audit - Validate plugin metadata and readiness for directory publishing.

Tools and Integrations

Portal - A no-code IDP based on Backstage and maintained by Spotify.
Backstage CLI
Upgrade Helper - Compare versions and plan dependency updates for Backstage upgrades.
Docker - Run Backstage in Docker containers.
Kubernetes - Deploy Backstage on Kubernetes.
Backstage Helm Chart - Helm chart for deploying Backstage on Kubernetes.
Backstage ArgoCD Integration - Present ArgoCD's GitOps workflows in Backstage.
Kratix with Backstage - Integrate Kratix Platform Engineering Framework with Backstage to easily deploy promises.
Crossplane with Backstage - Guide on integrating Crossplane with Backstage.

Community and Contributions

Backstage Community - Join the Backstage community to ask questions and share your knowledge.
Good First Issues - Contribute to the project by tackling "Good First Issues" on GitHub.
Discord - Join the Backstage Discord server to connect with other developers and get live support.
Get a Jump on ContribFest - Learn how to participate in the latest contribution event cycle.
ContribFest App - Browse contribution opportunities and project tracks for ContribFest.

Articles and Presentations

Introduction to Backstage - A video introduction to Backstage by Spotify.
Creating a Plugin for Backstage - Learn how to create a plugin for Backstage.
How Spotify Builds Infrastructure with Backstage - A blog post by Spotify on their experience with Backstage.
Backstage v1.48.0 Release Notes - Current stable release notes with platform updates and fixes.
Backstage v1.47.0 Release Notes - Stable release notes covering backend action filtering and security fixes.
Backstage v1.49.0-next.1 Changelog - Preview upcoming changes in the next release line.
Backstage Wrapped 2025: Celebrating a mature framework with modern foundations - Annual retrospective on Backstage growth, platform maturity, and highlights.
BackstageCon + KubeCon NA 2025 Highlights - Recap of recent platform updates and community demos from Atlanta.
[Backstage Security Audit 2024](https://backstage.io/blog/2024/12/17/backstage-security-audit-2024/) - Independent security audit results, findings, and remediation summary.
[CVE-2024-26150 Security Notice](https://backstage.io/blog/2024/02/28/security-notice/) - Scaffolder path traversal fix and recommended upgrades.
[Actions Registry + MCP Integration (v1.40.0)](https://backstage.io/docs/releases/v1.40.0) - Actions Registry services and MCP server integration notes.
MCP Actions Backend Plugin Docs - Expose Backstage actions as MCP tools for AI clients.
RFCs on GitHub - Track active proposals and community feedback.

Lighthouse - Automate running Lighthouse for every commit and viewing the changes over time.
Roadie - Managed Backstage service for enterprises.

Contributing

Contributions are more than welcome! Please read the contribution guidelines before submitting a pull request.