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Plain

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The Python web framework for building apps.

plainframework.com Source★ 619BSD-3-ClauseSoftware Development / Backend, Databases & Storage

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dropseed
@plainframework· 79 followers
Launched
7mo ago
2026-04-14 · Est.

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  • Launched on Show HN (97 pts · 51 comments)Launch

    Plain – The full-stack Python framework designed for humans and agents

    Apr 14 · 7mo agoLaunch page

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Console.dev
2025-04-03Source
What engineers like:
Features are optional packages so they develop separately. Includes auth, email sending, ORM, caching, background tasks, admin UI. Supports frontend with Tailwind, HTMX, file based routing. Local dev with one command, tests, and built in tunnelling for sharing previews. Open source & similar to Django.
Trade-offs & limitations:
Not 1.0 yet, but most features are fully developed - some missing docs and full testing.
Best suited for:
Developers familiar with Django should consider Plain

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GitHub · MCP / Skill
dropseed/plain
Last commit 2026-10-20
GitHub Stars
★ 619
Forks
11
License
BSD-3-Clause
Primary language
Python
Open-source alternative to:DjangoBrowse peer open-source projects →

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Task SchedulingBuilding appsDatabase ORMAuthenticationBackground jobsSending email
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What is Plain and what platforms does it support?
Plain is catalogued under Backend, Databases & Storage: The Python web framework for building apps.. Supported platforms: CLI / SDK.
Is Plain open source?
Plain has a public repository (https://github.com/dropseed/plain) under the BSD-3-Clause license, recording 619 GitHub stars.Source

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