Glue4 is a Redux extension that handles your back end concerns

In plain words

Glue4 is a Redux extension that eliminates backend setup for web applications. It provides built-in authentication and state persistence through a single npm install, removing the need to independently choose and manage databases, hosting, and backend infrastructure. Designed for developers building apps that require basic backend functionality, Glue4 handles authentication and data persistence out of the box, letting developers focus on frontend development without dealing with cloud hosting complexities.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

In the maker’s words, at launch

We built Glue4 to scratch our own itch: whenever we start building an app, there’s all these different layers that need to be pieced together with subtle gotchas (auth, backend, DB, where to host, etc). The vast majority of the apps we build don’t really need anything beyond state persistence and authentication. And…

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