Intro
V2 is the unified veecode/devportal:2.0.0 image driven by composable presets. Most production and SaaS installs today still run V1 (the split image, profiles) — if that's you, the V1 documentation matches your install. Not sure which you run? See Which version am I running?.
Welcome to VeeCode Developer Portal documentation. This guide covers installation, plugins, and concepts for running DevPortal on your infrastructure.
What is VeeCode DevPortal?
VeeCode DevPortal is an open-source platform built on top of Backstage, an open-source developer portal framework created by Spotify. Backstage has a growing community and is being used by many organizations, including large technology companies like Google, Microsoft, and Verizon.
VeeCode DevPortal is a Backstage distro that provides a production-grade portal on day one: catalog, software templates, tech docs, search, and SSO already wired.
Here are some key points about the Developer Portal
- It is a powerful tool that helps developers' self-service experience when developing APIs and services
- It is a catalog of software and IaC templates for autonomous teams to use
- It is an API showcase and governance tool for both developers and business partners
- It simplifies DevOps adoption and scaling, removing cognitive load from average teams
If you want to understand why this portal matters before diving into setup — the reasoning behind golden paths, self-service design, and developer autonomy — start with Platform Concepts. If you're here to install and configure, continue below.
Learn how to install the Developer Portal on your own infrastructure.
Understand the core concepts and terminology related to the Developer Portal.
Enable and configure plugins to extend DevPortal with Day-2 capabilities.
Find solutions to common issues and learn how to report errors.
By the end of this guide, you should have a good understanding of how the Developer Portal works and how it can help you better manage your API and service ecosystem. Let's get started!