What exactly does Relis extract from my Bubble app?

Relis extracts four major components: Data Structure (Data Types, fields, Privacy Rules, Option Sets), API Connector (authentication, headers, parameters, endpoints), Backend Workflows (triggers, steps, conditions, parameters), and App Settings (privacy, appearance, API keys, SEO, language configurations).

What types of documents are generated?

Relis generates ERD Diagram, DDL Script (PostgreSQL/MySQL compatible), Table Specification, Data Dictionary, API Specification Document, Backend Workflow Documentation, Enum/Constants Definition, and full Markdown exports for each extraction category.

How is my Bubble app security ensured?

We only request Viewer access as a collaborator. We extract only structure and logic, never actual database records or user data. You can remove collaborator access anytime after analysis.

How long does the analysis take?

Analysis time varies: small apps take a few minutes, medium apps several minutes, and large apps with many APIs and workflows may take longer. You can monitor progress in real-time.

Can this help me migrate away from Bubble?

Yes. Relis creates a comprehensive blueprint for migration planning: ERD and DDL scripts for database setup, API documentation for external integrations, Backend Workflow docs for business logic, and App Settings docs for configuration reproduction.

Do I need to give edit access to my Bubble app?

No. Relis only requires Viewer access as a collaborator. We never modify your app, its data, or any settings. You remain in full control and can revoke access at any time.

What Bubble app sizes are supported?

Relis handles apps of all sizes — from simple MVPs to complex enterprise applications with hundreds of data types, dozens of API connections, and extensive backend workflows. Larger apps simply take a bit more time to analyze.

How is Relis different from manually documenting my Bubble app?

Manual documentation is time-consuming, error-prone, and quickly outdated. Relis extracts everything automatically with no missed fields or forgotten workflows, generates standardized formats (ERD, DDL, Markdown) that developers expect, and provides a consistent complete snapshot of your entire architecture.

Glossary

What is Bubble.io Reverse Engineering?

Bubble.io reverse engineering is the process of extracting and documenting the complete architecture — including data structures, API integrations, backend workflows, and application settings — from a Bubble.io no-code application into standard, developer-readable formats such as ERD diagrams, DDL scripts, and API specifications.

Why Is It Needed?

Bubble.io stores application architecture in a proprietary visual editor that doesn't expose data schemas, API configurations, or workflow logic in standard developer formats. When teams need to migrate, audit, or document their applications, they must reverse-engineer this architecture into usable formats.

What Gets Extracted?

Data Structure

Custom data types, fields, relationships, privacy rules, and option sets

API Connector

External API endpoints, authentication, headers, parameters, and request bodies

Backend Workflows

Triggers, conditions, actions, scheduled workflows, and recursive logic

App Settings

Privacy, SEO, language, appearance, and API key configurations

Common Use Cases

Platform Migration — Moving from Bubble.io to traditional code (Next.js, React, Node.js, etc.)
Architecture Audit — Understanding and documenting existing Bubble applications for team onboarding
Technical Due Diligence — Evaluating Bubble-built products during acquisition or investment
Compliance Documentation — Generating formal documentation for regulatory or security requirements

Related Terms

No-code migrationBubble.io documentationERD generationDDL scriptAPI specificationDatabase schema extractionVendor lock-inTechnical debt

How Relis Automates This

Relis automates Bubble.io reverse engineering using Playwright browser automation. It navigates the Bubble editor with viewer-only access, extracts all architecture components, and generates 9 document types — completing in under 10 minutes what would take weeks manually.

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