This month, we’re highlighting Supabase, now available as a native App in the Flows App Library.
Supabase is an open source backend platform built on PostgreSQL. It combines a reliable database with APIs, authentication and storage. When connected to Flows, it gives businesses a flexible way to build data-driven workflows without the overhead of custom backend development.
For businesses already using data to run operations, campaigns or player journeys, Supabase can act as a central data layer while Flows handles the orchestration.
Why we like it
Supabase makes database management far more accessible. Businesses can explore tables, query data, manage relationships and make schema changes through a clean interface, without relying on traditional database tooling.
That makes collaboration easier across product, analytics and engineering, while Flows turns that data into action through automated workflows.
Why it matters
Many businesses still manage large datasets in spreadsheets. That works up to a point, but as data grows, spreadsheets become harder to maintain, harder to query and harder to share across systems.
Supabase offers a more scalable alternative. Data can be stored in structured tables, queried more efficiently and accessed directly within Flows. Instead of moving large files between systems, workflows can pull only the records they need in real time.
The result is cleaner data management, fewer versioning issues and more reliable automation.
What you can do with the Supabase app in Flows
The Supabase App gives Flows direct access to common database operations, including querying records, inserting data, updating rows and deleting outdated entries.
This means a workflow can:
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- fetch data from a Supabase table
- process or enrich that data inside Flows
- write new information back to the database
- Use Supabase as persistent storage for ongoing automation
This is especially useful when workflows need structured data that lives beyond a single Flow run.
Use advanced database logic with RPC functions
For more complex use cases, Supabase also allows businesses to expose PostgreSQL functions as RPC endpoints.
These functions can handle joins, aggregations, complex queries or business logic directly inside the database. Flows can then call those functions as part of a workflow.
This keeps workflows cleaner, reduces unnecessary steps and can improve performance, especially when working with larger datasets.
Common use cases
A few practical ways businesses can use Supabase with Flows include:
- Store and retrieve operational data
Use Supabase as a central source of truth for workflow data. - Replace spreadsheet-based processes
Move large datasets out of static files and into structured tables that Flows can query in real time. - Support more advanced automation logic
Call database functions from Flows to handle more complex queries and calculations. - Create a central data layer across systems
Use Flows to orchestrate actions between Supabase and the rest of your stack.
Why integrate Supabase with Flows?
When Supabase is connected to Flows, your database becomes more than a place to store information. It becomes part of the automation itself.
Supabase provides the structure, scalability and flexibility of PostgreSQL. Flows provides the orchestration layer that connects systems, triggers actions and turns data into outcomes.
Together, they make it easier to build scalable, database-driven workflows without maintaining custom middleware or backend services.
Getting started
Supabase is available in the Flows App Library. Once installed, businesses can connect their Supabase project using a Project URL and API Key, then start adding Supabase stages to their workflows.
From there, you can query, insert, update and delete data directly in Flows, or call exposed Supabase functions for more advanced logic.
If you are looking for a more scalable way to manage and automate data, Supabase on Flows is a powerful place to start. Want to find out more? Get in touch today!
