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Getting Started

suparbase helps you synchronize database schemas and data between your Supabase environments (development, staging, production).

What You Can Do:

  • Compare schemas between databases
  • Generate migration scripts automatically
  • Execute migrations directly from the UI
  • Sync data between environments safely
  • Get warnings about breaking changes

SETUP

Installation

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Terminal

git clone https://github.com/your-repo/supabase-syncer.git cd supabase-syncer

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Terminal

npm install # or yarn install

Step 3: Configure Environment

Terminal

cp .env.example .env.local # Edit .env.local with your settings

Step 4: Start the Server

Terminal

npm run dev # Open http://localhost:3000

REQUIRED

Configuration

Create a .env.local file with the following variables:

.env.local

# Required: 32-character encryption key for storing database URLs ENCRYPTION_KEY=your_32_character_secret_key_here # Required: Session secret (minimum 32 characters) SESSION_SECRET=your_session_secret_minimum_32_chars # Optional: Admin password hash (bcrypt) # If not set, default password "admin123" will work ADMIN_PASSWORD_HASH=$2a$10$...your_bcrypt_hash... # Optional: Your own database for persistent storage # If not set, connections are stored in memory (reset on restart) DATABASE_URL=postgresql://user:pass@host:5432/dbname # Optional: Redis for background job processing # If not set, sync jobs run in real-time (blocking) REDIS_URL=redis://localhost:6379

BASICS

Managing Connections

Before syncing, you need to add your database connections.

  1. Go to Connections

    Click "Manage Connections" from the dashboard

  2. Add a Connection

    Enter a name, select environment (production/development), and paste your PostgreSQL URL

  3. Test Connection

    The system automatically tests the connection and shows available tables

PostgreSQL URL Format:

postgresql://username:password@host:port/database

For Supabase: Go to Settings → Database → Connection string


FEATURE

Schema Sync

Schema Sync compares table structures between databases and generates migration scripts to make them match.

How to Use:

  1. Click Schema Sync from the dashboard
  2. Select your Source (reference schema) database
  3. Select your Target (to update) database
  4. Click Compare Schemas
  5. Review the differences and severity levels
  6. Click Generate Fix Script to create SQL
  7. Review the SQL, then click Execute to apply

FEATURE

Data Sync

Data Sync copies rows between databases. It supports one-way sync with dry-run preview.

Sync Modes:

One-Way

Copy data from source to target (UPSERT)

Two-Way

Coming soon - bidirectional with conflict detection

Requirements for Syncable Tables:

  • Must have a primary key column
  • Recommended: id, created_at, updated_at columns
  • Tables in public schema only

SECURITY

Security Features (10/10 Score)

suparbase implements enterprise-grade security with a perfect 10/10 security score. All features are production-ready and designed to protect your data.

10/10 Security Score

Comprehensive security audit passed with perfect score

  • SQL Injection Prevention
  • CSRF Protection
  • Rate Limiting
  • Security Headers

CSRF Protection

All state-changing operations require CSRF token validation and origin checking

Distributed Rate Limiting

Redis-based rate limiting prevents abuse and ensures fair usage across all users

Session Security

Activity timeout, session tracking, and "sign out all devices" functionality

Security Monitoring

Real-time security event logging and alerting for suspicious activity

Security Headers

CSP, HSTS, X-Frame-Options, and other security headers on all responses


IMPORTANT

Safety Features

Encrypted Storage

Database URLs are encrypted with AES-256-GCM before storage

Production Warnings

Extra confirmation required when modifying production databases

Dry Run Preview

See exactly what will change before any data is modified

Schema Validation

Automatic detection of breaking changes and type mismatches


HELP

Troubleshooting

Connection Failed

  • Check your PostgreSQL URL format
  • Ensure the database allows external connections
  • Verify SSL settings (Supabase requires SSL)
  • Check firewall/network restrictions

Schema Loading Slow

Large databases may take longer. The system uses estimated row counts for performance. If it's still slow, check your database connection latency.

Login Not Working

  • Default password is admin123 if ADMIN_PASSWORD_HASH is not set
  • Ensure SESSION_SECRET is at least 32 characters
  • Clear browser cookies and try again

ADVANCED

API Reference

suparbase provides a comprehensive REST API for programmatic access. All API endpoints require authentication and include CSRF protection, rate limiting, and comprehensive error handling.

Connections API

GET/api/connections

List all database connections for the authenticated user

Example Response

// Response { "success": true, "connections": [ { "id": "uuid", "name": "Production DB", "environment": "production", "createdAt": "2024-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ] }
POST/api/connections

Create a new database connection

Example Request/Response

// Request Body { "name": "My Database", "databaseUrl": "postgresql://user:pass@host:5432/db", "environment": "development" } // Response { "success": true, "connection": { "id": "uuid", "name": "My Database", ... } }
GET/api/connections/[id]/schema

Get full schema for a connection

POST/api/connections/[id]/execute

Execute SQL on a connection (requires confirmation for production)


Sync API

POST/api/sync

Create a new sync job

Example Request

// Request Body { "sourceConnectionId": "uuid", "targetConnectionId": "uuid", "direction": "one_way", "tables": [ { "tableName": "users", "enabled": true, "conflictStrategy": "last_write_wins" } ], "dryRun": false }
POST/api/sync/validate

Validate schema compatibility between two connections

POST/api/sync/generate-migration

Generate SQL migration script

GET/api/sync/[id]/metrics

Get real-time sync metrics (Server-Sent Events)


Authentication & Security

All API requests require:

  • Valid authentication session (Supabase Auth)
  • CSRF token for state-changing operations (POST/PUT/DELETE)
  • Valid Origin/Referer headers

JavaScript Example

// Example: Including CSRF token fetch('/api/connections', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json', 'X-CSRF-Token': csrfToken, // Get from /api/csrf }, credentials: 'include', body: JSON.stringify({ ... }) })

Rate Limits:

  • Read operations: 100 requests/minute
  • Write operations: 20 requests/minute
  • Sync operations: 10 requests/minute

Rate limit headers are included in all responses: X-RateLimit-Limit, X-RateLimit-Remaining, X-RateLimit-Reset


Error Handling

All errors follow a consistent format with error codes:

Error Response

// Error Response Format { "success": false, "error": "Human-readable message", "code": "E1001", // Error code (E1xxx = Auth, E2xxx = Authz, etc.) "requestId": "req_abc123", "recovery": "Suggested action" }

Error Code Ranges:

  • E1xxx: Authentication errors
  • E2xxx: Authorization errors
  • E3xxx: Validation errors
  • E4xxx: Security errors
  • E5xxx: Server errors
  • E6xxx: Business logic errors

Common Status Codes:

  • 400: Bad Request (validation failed)
  • 401: Unauthorized (auth required)
  • 403: Forbidden (CSRF failed)
  • 429: Too Many Requests (rate limited)
  • 500: Internal Server Error

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