Model your domain, derive the rest
The Elixir backend framework for unparalleled productivity. Declarative tools that let you stop wasting time. Use with Phoenix LiveView or build APIs in minutes for your front-end of choice.
The Elixir backend framework for unparalleled productivity. Declarative tools that let you stop wasting time. Use with Phoenix LiveView or build APIs in minutes for your front-end of choice.
Actions are fully typed and introspectable. Extensions can automatically understand and build on top of them.
Add persistent storage while keeping existing behavior. Your resource combines behavior and state.
Add a full GraphQL API with minimal configuration. Automatically generates queries, mutations, and types.
Add a REST JSON:API alongside GraphQL. Expose your domain through multiple API standards.
Add encryption at rest with Cloak integration. Content is automatically encrypted when stored and decrypted when read.
Add AI-powered actions and expose your domain as tools for LLMs. Perfect for building AI features or MCP servers.
Add declarative state validations and transitions. Each extension builds on previous ones seamlessly.
Complete user authentication with password and OAuth strategies. Built-in support for multiple providers.
Add reliable background job processing with triggers and scheduled actions. Perfect for notifications and maintenance tasks.
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Powerful extensions that integrate seamlessly with your resources. Build everything from APIs to admin interfaces with declarative configuration.
Core framework
PostgreSQL data layer
Phoenix integration
GraphQL API extension
JSON:API extension
Workflows & Sagas
Authentication
Admin interface
Background jobs
State machines
Soft deletion
Audit logs
CSV data layer
Financial data types
Double-entry accounting
Encryption
SQLite data layer
CubDB data layer
Geospatial data
LLM features
APM monitoring
Telemetry tracing
Event sourcing
Follow our comprehensive getting started guide to build your first Ash application. Learn the fundamentals and get up and running in minutes.
Get Started GuideUses igniter to install Ash into your application
sh <(curl 'https://ash-hq.org/install/hairbnb') \
&& cd hairbnb
Date: June 20th, 2025
Building on Bedrock: Elixir's Fundamental Design Advantage
Zach gives a talk about Elixir, exploring the small design choices underpinning Elixir that manifest in exponentially more efficient and understandable applications. Understanding why Elixir manages to be so productive and effective.
Date: August 16th, 2025
Building on Bedrock: Elixir's Fundamental Design Advantage
Zach gives a talk about Elixir, exploring the small design choices underpinning Elixir that manifest in exponentially more efficient and understandable applications. Understanding why Elixir manages to be so productive and effective.
Date: August 27th, 2025
Ash AI Hackathon
Join Zach & Josh for an introduction to Ash AI followed by a free-form hackathon on AI apps with Ash.
Date: September 10th, 2025
Talk title is a secret ;)
Hang out with Zach, Rebecca, Barnabas, James and Josh from the Ash core team in Varberg, Sweden