Build a No-Code Front-End on Top of a Xano Back-End

In less than 5 minutes, you'll be able to fetch, create, update, and delete data from your Xano backend without writing code. WeWeb's integration with Xano also natively supports global headers, branches, and multiple data sources.

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Xano as a No-code Backend

Xano is an incredibly powerful no-code platform that allows you to:

  • build a relational database,
  • auto-generate REST API endpoints,
  • setup best-in-class user authentication, and
  • create complex backend logic.

You can do all of this without writing code, while still building in a way that is flexible, secure, and scalable. 

All of the above means Xano is a great option for a wide range of programmers, from no-code makers to traditional developers in enterprise organizations.

What WeWeb Supports Natively

Use WeWeb’s Xano plugins (Data Source & Auth) to cover your full stack: data, auth, realtime, storage and edge functions – without custom glue code.

Category Feature Description
Data source Connect your Xano instance Install the native Xano data source plugin, plug in your Xano Personal Access Token and instance (or custom domain), and you’re ready to fetch data.
Data source Multiple environments & branches Configure multiple Xano data sources (e.g. staging vs production) and branches so your editor, preview, and live site can each point to the right backend.
Data source Global & per-request headers Define global HTTP headers (like auth tokens or API keys) and override them at collection or action level for full control over each Xano request.
Data source Collections (fetch & display) Create collections that connect directly to your Xano endpoints with different fetching modes (static, cached, or client-side dynamic) to power your UI.
Data source Full CRUD via workflows Use the Xano Request workflow action to create, update, and delete records in Xano from forms, buttons, or any user action in your WeWeb app.
Data source Bind variables to endpoint inputs Bind page, app, and component variables directly to Xano endpoint inputs, making it easy to build dynamic forms, filters, chats, and interactive flows.
Data source Sort, filter & paginate Once data is fetched from Xano, sort, filter, and paginate it visually in WeWeb without extra backend logic.
Data source Realtime (WebSockets) Leverage Xano Realtime to subscribe to channels, manage presence, and push live updates to your WeWeb app using WebSockets.
Authentication Native Xano Auth plugin Use Xano as your authentication provider with a dedicated auth plugin that connects to your login, signup, and “me” endpoints.
Authentication Pre-built login & signup flows Drop in login and signup UIs, wire them to your Xano endpoints, and manage auth state without custom code.
Authentication Role-based access control Fetch user roles from Xano and use them in WeWeb to gate pages, sections, or components for specific user groups.
Authentication Private pages & conditional UI Mark pages as public or authenticated-only, and show/hide UI based on whether the user is logged in and which role they have.
Authentication Token forwarding to data requests After login, the auth token is automatically forwarded to your Xano data source requests so all subsequent calls are authenticated by default.

Why Choose WeWeb as Your No-Code Xano Front-End

If you love Xano, there's a good chance you'll love WeWeb. 

Both platforms share a similar vision to allow developers – both coders and no-coders – to build and maintain web-apps faster without compromising on flexibility, security, and security. 

Enterprise grade, no-code platform

When you publish a WeWeb app, the code generated is an industry standard Vue.js Single-Page Application that you can export and self-host.

Code export in WeWeb

Advanced business logic

With WeWeb, you can visually build complex no-code workflows with loops and branches that seamlessly interact with the rest of your current tech stack.

Frontend workflow in WeWeb

Flexible visual programming

In WeWeb, you can visually build pixel-perfect, responsive user interfaces without writing code. Templates and components allow you to build faster while custom code import features guarantee full freedom and flexibility.

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Integrating Xano with WeWeb

Connecting a Xano backend to a WeWeb project is very straightforward:

  1. Copy/paste a couple of API keys to add the Xano data source and authentication plugins
  2. Create Xano collections in WeWeb to fetch, create, update, delete Xano records via no-code workflows
  3. Configure the authentication flows of your choice, including but not limited to email + password, magic link, social logins

FAQs

1. What is Xano and why use it with WeWeb?

Xano is a no-code backend that provides a scalable database, API builder, and realtime engine.

Paired with WeWeb, it lets you build fully custom frontends on top of a robust backend without writing server code.

2. How do I connect my Xano backend to WeWeb?

Just install WeWeb’s native Xano Data Source plugin, paste your Personal Access Token, select your workspace/instance, and start connecting endpoints through collections or workflow actions.

3. Can I use different environments (staging, production, dev) with Xano?

Yes. WeWeb supports multiple Xano data sources so you can point your editor to staging while your live site points to production — or use separate Xano branches.

4. Do WeWeb collections support filtering, sorting, and pagination?

Yes. After fetching data from your Xano endpoint, WeWeb lets you visually configure filter, sort, and pagination rules without additional backend logic.

5. Can I write to my Xano database from WeWeb?

Yes. Using the Xano Request workflow action, you can create, update, and delete records — perfect for forms, dashboards, admin panels, CRMs, or custom apps.

6. Does WeWeb support Xano authentication?

Yes. The native Xano Auth plugin handles login, signup, logout, and fetching the current user. You can then gate pages, show/hide UI, and map user roles.

7. Can I restrict access to pages or components based on user roles?

Absolutely. WeWeb reads roles returned by your Xano me endpoint and lets you:

  • make pages public or private,
  • restrict access to specific user groups,
  • conditionally show/hide UI elements.

8. Does the authentication token automatically apply to Xano requests?

Yes. After a successful login, the auth token is automatically forwarded to your Xano data source calls — no manual header setup required.

9. Does WeWeb support Xano Realtime?

Yes. You can subscribe to channels, listen for messages, send events, and build realtime features such as:

  • chat
  • activity feeds
  • multi-user presence indicators
  • live notifications

10. Does WeWeb support streaming responses from Xano?

Yes. WeWeb supports streaming responses from Xano endpoints, allowing data to arrive progressively rather than waiting for the full response to complete.
This is ideal for:

  • AI chat flows (OpenAI, LLaMA, OpenPipe, etc.)
  • Long-running processes
  • Progressive loaders / partial output
  • Real-time text generation or token-by-token output

You can connect a Xano streaming endpoint to:

  • a Workflow action that handles the streaming response as it arrives, or
  • a Chat UI or custom component to render tokens progressively.

This results in fast, fluid user experiences similar to ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, or other AI-powered interfaces.

11. Can I use custom headers or API keys with Xano endpoints?

Yes. You can configure global headers, per-collection headers, or per-request headers to handle tokens, API keys, or other custom security requirements.

12. Can non-technical users work with Xano inside WeWeb?

Yes. Collections and workflows are fully visual, so builders can create dynamic apps without writing code. Developers can still customize advanced headers or pass structured data when needed.

13. Is it possible to combine Xano with other data sources?

Definitely. WeWeb supports mixing Xano with Airtable, Supabase, REST APIs, GraphQL, and other data providers. You can even merge data inside variables or workflows.

14. What types of apps can I build using WeWeb + Xano?

Common examples include:

  • SaaS apps
  • Admin dashboards
  • CRMs
  • Member portals
  • Internal tools
  • Multi-step forms and onboarding flows

The combination is flexible enough for simple MVPs or production-level applications.

15. How secure is the WeWeb ↔ Xano integration?

All connections use HTTPS. Auth tokens are stored securely and forwarded automatically. You also control rate limiting, API groups, and role-based access directly in Xano.

16. How does performance scale with this setup?

WeWeb handles the UI layer, while Xano manages API performance, caching, and scaling. Together they support high-traffic, production-ready apps — and you can optimize by mixing static, cached, and dynamic collection modes.

WeWeb and Xano Success Stories

The Xano + WeWeb combo seems to suit a wide-range of users and use cases

We've seen:

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Try WeWeb as your Xano Front-End Today, for Free!

As we mentioned above, we think that if you love Xano as a backend, there's a good chance you'll love WeWeb to build frontends 🙂

There's only one way to know for sure though: try WeWeb for free today.

To go one step further, if you'd like, you can book a call with someone on our team to tell us about your use case. 

We'll give you an honest assessment of the pros and cons of using a Xano + WeWeb combo in your specific situation.

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