Recast – convert Excel into Node.js, Postgres and GraphQL, open-source

In plain words

Recast is an open-source tool that converts Excel spreadsheets into Node.js applications with Postgres databases and GraphQL APIs. It is designed for developers who want to quickly generate backend infrastructure from structured data. The tool automates the transformation of tabular data into a complete server environment, eliminating manual setup work for these common technology components.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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