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.
Discover Ash Features
Resources & Actions
Actions are fully typed and introspectable. Extensions can automatically understand and build on top of them.
Persistence
Add persistent storage while keeping existing behavior. Your resource combines behavior and state.
GraphQL
Add a full GraphQL API with minimal configuration. Automatically generates queries, mutations, and types.
JSON:API
Add a REST JSON:API alongside GraphQL. Expose your domain through multiple API standards.
Policies
Add fine-grained authorization with policies. Control who can perform actions and filter data transparently.
Encryption
Add encryption at rest with Cloak integration. Content is automatically encrypted when stored and decrypted when read.
AI Tools
Add AI-powered actions and expose your domain as tools for LLMs. Perfect for building AI features or MCP servers.
State Machine
Add declarative state validations and transitions. Each extension builds on previous ones seamlessly.
Authentication
Complete user authentication with password and OAuth strategies. Built-in support for multiple providers.
Background Jobs
Add reliable background job processing with triggers and scheduled actions. Perfect for notifications and maintenance tasks.
The Ash Ecosystem
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
Rate Limiting
CSV data layer
Financial data types
Double-entry accounting
Encryption
SQLite data layer
CubDB data layer
Geospatial data
LLM features
Usage guidelines
TypeScript generation
APM monitoring
Telemetry tracing
Event sourcing
Looking for a tutorial?
Follow our comprehensive getting started guide to build your first Ash application. Learn the fundamentals and get up and running in minutes.
Get Started Guide
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Securing the ecosystem
The EEF Security Working Group identifies vulnerabilities, publishes guidance, and funds independent audits — including the recent Hex.pm security audit that protects every package in the ecosystem, Ash included.
Supporting the community
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Becoming a member
Individuals and companies can join as members starting at modest annual dues. Membership funds the working groups directly, gives you a voice in governance, and keeps the BEAM independent and community-driven.
Learn more at erlef.org — every contribution and member helps secure and sustain the BEAM.
Get Your Installer
Presets
Web
Data Layers
Authentication
AI
Finance
Automation
Safety & Security
Dev Tools
UI Components
Uses igniter to install Ash into your application
sh <(curl 'https://ash-hq.org/install/vacuum_conf') \
&& cd vacuum_conf
Read the docs:
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