Leap.new, developed by the former Spotify team behind the acclaimed open-source backend framework Encore, has launched the first AI-powered developer agent designed to build and deploy production-grade applications. Unlike typical AI app builders focused on front-end demos or proprietary platforms, Leap.new writes backend logic, defines infrastructure, and deploys directly to developers’ AWS or Google Cloud environments — empowering engineers to maintain full control over their architecture.
Features and Differentiators
Built for Developers, Not Demos
- Goes beyond toy frontends by generating full backend code, APIs, databases, and microservices.
- All code versioned and editable in your own Git repository, allowing iteration and manual tweaks.
- Supports cloud-agnostic infrastructure-as-code for seamless portability.
Infrastructure and Observability
- Automatically defines cloud infrastructure with declarative, vendor-neutral configurations.
- Offers live architecture diagrams and autogenerated API documentation for full visibility.
- Provides a service catalog to help developers inspect all AI-generated components.
Safe and Seamless Deployment
- Enables preview environments for isolated feature testing before production deployment.
- Integrates with Encore Cloud to deploy applications automatically to AWS or Google Cloud projects.
- Supports self-hosted deployment options using Docker for maximum flexibility.
Founder Insight
Marcus Kohlberg, Leap founder, highlights the challenge Leap.new solves: “Existing AI tools create cool UIs but fail when it comes to backend logic or cloud infrastructure. Leap lets developers use AI while retaining full control over their cloud architecture.”
Why Leap.new Matters for AI-Driven Development
As AI accelerates software creation, developers require tools that generate not only code but complete, secure, and scalable cloud architectures. Leap.new fills this gap, enabling engineering teams to leverage AI-powered automation while maintaining transparency, control, and best practices essential for real-world production applications.
Leap.new is a game-changer in AI-assisted software engineering, combining AI creativity with developer control and cloud-native deployment. Its launch sets a new standard for building scalable, production-ready applications with AI — empowering developers to move fast without sacrificing quality or flexibility.
