{"id":"elestio-parse-server","name":"parse-server","af_score":40.2,"security_score":55.2,"reliability_score":40.0,"what_it_does":"parse-server is a Node.js server that implements the Parse API spec (Parse backend) so you can build Parse-style applications. It persists data via supported database adapters (e.g., MongoDB) and supports Parse features like classes/objects, queries, file storage, push, and Cloud Code (depending on configuration).","best_when":"You want a self-hosted Parse backend (Parse API semantics) and are comfortable operating a Node.js + database service.","avoid_when":"You cannot provide operational/security controls (TLS termination, auth hardening, monitoring, backups) or you need a modern API-first platform with standard OpenAPI tooling and built-in cloud managed reliability.","last_evaluated":"2026-04-04T21:36:01.628661+00:00","has_mcp":false,"has_api":true,"auth_methods":["Parse-compatible auth (typical mechanisms include signup/login/session tokens per Parse protocol)","Application/REST keys (commonly used in Parse ecosystems)","Built-in middleware hooks for express (custom auth strategies depending on config)"],"has_free_tier":false,"known_gotchas":["Auth and authorization require correct Parse configuration (ACL/roles); agents may fail with 401/403 if tokens/keys are missing or ACLs block access.","Rate limits (if enabled) may be configurable; without explicit limits, agents can overwhelm DB/CPU.","Parse query semantics differ from typical REST/SQL; generated queries may not match expected filters/order/limit behavior.","File/push/Cloud Code features may require extra configuration and credentials; agents should not assume defaults."],"error_quality":0.0}