Cloud Data

Access Appwrite databases and storage buckets using the same $x magic method pattern as local data sources.

Setup

Complete the Appwrite setup steps to connect your Appwrite and Manifest projects.

Add the Appwrite SDK and manifest.js scripts to the HTML head. manifest.json is also required for Appwrite credentials and register database tables or storage buckets.

<!-- Meta -->
<link rel="manifest" href="/manifest.json">

<!-- Scripts -->
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/appwrite@latest"></script>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/mnfst@latest/lib/manifest.min.js"></script>

<!-- Meta -->
<link rel="manifest" href="/manifest.json">

<!-- Scripts -->
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/appwrite@latest"></script>
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/mnfst@latest/lib/manifest.min.js"
    data-plugins="appwrite-data"></script>

Overview

Appwrite's cloud data sources work identically to local data sources in the frontend, using the same $x magic method syntax. The plugin automatically handles authentication, permissions, and realtime updates.

Key Features:

• Unified Syntax: Same $x.sourceName pattern for databases, storage, and local files
• Realtime Updates: Changes sync automatically across all active sessions
• Permission-Aware: Respects Appwrite permissions and scopes
• CRUD Operations: Create, read, update, and delete using intuitive methods
• Team Scoping: Automatically scope queries by team, user, or role

Next Steps

Complete cloud data support using the guides for:

• Databases of cloud-hosted content
• Storage of cloud-hosted files