Build Internal Tools in Minutes

CodePup AI enables you to build production-ready internal tools through simple conversational prompts.
Describe what your team needs, connect Supabase (for database and backend) and Resend (for email notifications), and CodePup AI generates complete internal applications with user authentication, data management, and automation.

Stop paying developers $50k-$150k per year to maintain internal tools. Build them yourself in minutes with AI, no coding required.

What are Internal Tools?

Internal tools are applications built specifically for your team, not for customers. They help you:

Manage business data efficiently
Automate repetitive tasks
Streamline operations
Track metrics and KPIs
Handle customer support
Manage employees and inventory
Process internal workflows

Unlike customer-facing products, internal tools prioritize functionality over polish - they need to work well, not look perfect.

Perfect Internal Tools You Can Build

Admin Panel

Manage all your business data in one place
View, edit, delete records from your database.
User management, content moderation, settings configuration.
Perfect for: SaaS companies, startups, agencies

Customer Support System

Handle customer tickets efficiently
Create, assign, track, and resolve support tickets.
Auto-email customers on status updates via Resend.
Perfect for: Support teams, customer success, help desks

CRM Dashboard

Manage customer relationships
Track leads, deals, contacts, and sales pipeline.
Send automated follow-up emails via Resend.
Perfect for: Sales teams, account managers, consultants

Inventory Management

Track products, stock levels, orders
Monitor inventory in real-time with Supabase.
Get low-stock alerts via email (Resend).
Perfect for: Ecommerce, retail, warehouses, manufacturers

Employee Directory

Manage team members and HR data
Store employee info, org charts, departments.
Onboarding workflows with automated emails.
Perfect for: HR teams, growing companies, remote teams

Analytics Dashboard

Visualize business metrics and KPIs
Connect to Supabase data for live charts.
Schedule weekly/monthly reports via Resend.
Perfect for: Executives, analysts, product managers

Content Management

Manage blog posts, pages, media
Create, edit, publish content with workflows.
Notify team on content updates via email.
Perfect for: Marketing teams, content creators, publishers

Booking System

Manage appointments and schedules
Calendar integration, availability tracking.
Auto-confirmation emails via Resend.
Perfect for: Consultants, clinics, service businesses

Why Build Internal Tools with CodePup AI?

Traditional internal tool development requires:

$50k-$150k/year - Hiring developers to build and maintain
2-6 months - Development time from spec to launch
Complex tech stack - React, Node.js, databases, authentication, hosting
Ongoing maintenance - Bug fixes, updates, feature additions
No-code limitations - Tools like Retool ($50-$100/mo per user) or Airtable (limited customization)

With CodePup AI, your workflow becomes:

“Describe your tool → Connect Supabase + Resend → Launch in 30 minutes”

For example:
“Build me a customer support ticket system. Store tickets in Supabase. When engineers resolve tickets, send confirmation emails via Resend. Include ticket priority, status tracking, and assignment.”

CodePup AI will:

Generate the complete UI (ticket list, detail pages, forms)
Create Supabase database tables (tickets, users, assignments)
Set up user authentication (Supabase Auth)
Integrate Resend for automated emails
Build admin panel for ticket management
Deploy a working system ready to use

All in 30 minutes for $0-$29/month.

Real Internal Tool Examples

Example 1: Customer Support Ticket System

Business Need:
Support team receives 100+ customer inquiries daily via email. No centralized system to track, assign, or resolve tickets. Lost emails, duplicate responses, no visibility into resolution times.

Solution with CodePup AI:

Prompt CodePup AI:
“Build a customer support ticket system with:
- Ticket creation form (customer name, email, issue description, priority)
- Ticket list with filters (status, priority, assigned to)
- Ticket detail page with comment history
- Assignment to support engineers
- Status tracking (New → In Progress → Resolved → Closed)
- Email notifications when ticket status changes”
Connect Supabase:
CodePup AI creates these tables:
- tickets - id, customer_name, email, description, priority, status, created_at
- ticket_comments - id, ticket_id, user_id, comment, created_at
- users - Support engineers with authentication
Connect Resend:
Automated emails:
- Customer receives confirmation when ticket is created
- Engineer gets notified when assigned to ticket
- Customer gets update when status changes
- Customer receives resolution email when ticket is closed

Features Included:

Dashboard showing ticket metrics (open, in progress, resolved)
Search and filter by customer, priority, date range
Bulk actions (assign multiple tickets, change status)
Response templates for common issues
SLA tracking (time to first response, time to resolution)

Time to Build: 30 minutes
Cost: $29/mo (CodePup) + $25/mo (Supabase) + $0 (Resend free tier)
Savings: $80k/year vs hiring developer

Example 2: Inventory Management System

Business Need:
Ecommerce company with 500+ products across 3 warehouses. No real-time visibility into stock levels. Over-selling happens frequently, leading to customer complaints.

Solution with CodePup AI:

Prompt:

Build an inventory management system with:
- Product catalog (SKU, name, description, category, supplier)
- Stock tracking by warehouse location
- Low-stock alerts (email when inventory < 10 units)
- Incoming shipment tracking
- Stock adjustment history (who changed what and when)
- Dashboard with stock levels by category and warehouse

Supabase Tables:

products - Product master data
inventory - Stock levels by product and location
shipments - Incoming stock orders
stock_adjustments - Audit trail of all changes
warehouses - Location information

Resend Integration:

Daily low-stock report emailed to purchasing team
Alert when stock goes below threshold
Weekly inventory summary
Notification when shipments arrive

Advanced Features:

Add barcode scanning for stock updates
Include purchase order generation
Show stock movement trends (last 30 days)
Export inventory reports to CSV

Time to Build: 45 minutes
ROI: Prevented $50k in lost sales from stockouts in first 3 months

Example 3: Employee Directory & HR Management

Business Need:
Remote company with 150 employees across 12 countries. No centralized employee database. HR manually maintains spreadsheets for org charts, contact info, time-off requests.

Solution with CodePup AI:

Prompt:

Build an employee directory and HR management tool:
- Employee profiles (name, photo, role, department, location, contact)
- Org chart visualization showing reporting structure
- Time-off request system with approval workflow
- Document storage (contracts, policies, handbooks)
- Onboarding checklist for new hires
- Birthday/anniversary reminders

Supabase Tables:

employees - Employee master data
departments - Department structure
time_off_requests - PTO/vacation tracking
documents - HR documents in Supabase Storage
onboarding_tasks - New hire checklist items

Resend Integration:

Welcome email to new employees with onboarding checklist
Notify managers when team members request time off
Birthday/anniversary emails to celebrate team members
Weekly HR digest to management
Document expiration reminders (contracts, certifications)

Customization:

Add salary and compensation tracking (admin-only access)
Include performance review scheduling
Show team availability calendar
Generate employee reports for compliance

Time to Build: 40 minutes
Impact: HR team saves 15 hours/week on manual data entry

Example 4: CRM & Sales Pipeline

Business Need:
Sales team uses messy Google Sheets to track 200+ leads. No email integration, no visibility into deal stages, no automated follow-ups. Deals fall through cracks.

Solution with CodePup AI:

Prompt:

Build a CRM system for sales team:
- Lead/contact management (name, company, email, phone, source)
- Deal pipeline (stages: Lead → Qualified → Proposal → Negotiation → Closed Won/Lost)
- Activity log (calls, meetings, emails sent)
- Task reminders (follow-up actions)
- Revenue forecasting dashboard
- Email templates for outreach

Supabase Tables:

contacts - Lead/customer information
deals - Sales opportunities with stages
activities - All interactions logged
tasks - To-do items for sales reps
email_templates - Reusable email content

Resend Integration:

Automated follow-up sequences (Day 1, 3, 7 after first contact)
Notify sales manager when deal moves to negotiation stage
Daily task reminders to sales reps
Weekly pipeline summary to leadership
Lost deal survey emails to learn why

Advanced Features:

Import leads from CSV
Connect LinkedIn to pull company info
Show deal conversion rates by source
Set up email drip campaigns
Track email open/click rates

Time to Build: 35 minutes
Results: 40% increase in deal close rate, 25% faster sales cycle

Example 5: Content Publishing Dashboard

Business Need:
Marketing team publishes 50+ blog posts per month across 5 websites. No approval workflow, inconsistent SEO, missed publication dates.

Solution with CodePup AI:

Prompt:

Build a content management system:
- Article creation with rich text editor
- SEO fields (meta title, description, keywords, featured image)
- Multi-step approval workflow (Draft → Review → Approved → Scheduled → Published)
- Editorial calendar showing publication schedule
- Author performance metrics (articles published, views, engagement)
- Content categories and tags

Supabase Tables:

articles - All blog content
authors - Writer profiles
categories - Content organization
publication_schedule - Editorial calendar
approvals - Workflow history

Resend Integration:

Notify editor when writer submits article for review
Alert writer when article is approved/rejected with feedback
Remind writers of upcoming deadlines (3 days before)
Weekly editorial calendar summary
Monthly performance report to each author

Customization:

Add plagiarism checking
Include keyword research integration
Show competitor content analysis
Auto-post to WordPress/Medium
Generate social media snippets

Time to Build: 50 minutes
Value: Reduced publishing errors by 80%, increased output by 30%

Getting Started: Build Your Internal Tool

Building your internal tool requires:

A CodePup AI account (free tier available)
A Supabase account (backend + database)
A Resend account (email automation)
Clear understanding of your workflow/problem

Total time: 30-60 minutes from idea to working tool.

Step 1: Define Your Requirements

Before starting, write down:

What problem are you solving?
- Current pain points
- Manual processes to automate
- Data scattered across tools
Who will use this tool?
- Team size
- Roles and permissions
- Technical skill level
What data do you need to track?
- Tables and fields
- Relationships between data
- Required vs optional fields
What actions should users take?
- Create, read, update, delete operations
- Workflows and approvals
- Reporting and exports
What emails should be automated?
- Notifications
- Reminders
- Reports

Step 2: Set Up Your Accounts

CodePup AI - Sign up at www.codepup.ai
Supabase - Create account at supabase.com
- Free tier: 500MB database, 1GB storage, 2 projects
- Create a new project for your internal tool
- Save your API keys (anon/public key and service role key)
Resend - Sign up at resend.com
- Free tier: 100 emails/day, 3,000/month
- Verify your domain (or use Resend’s domain for testing)
- Create an API key

Step 3: Describe Your Internal Tool to CodePup AI

Log in to CodePup AI
Click “New Project” → Select “Internal Tool”
Write a detailed prompt describing your tool

Example Prompts:

For Support Ticket System:

Build a customer support ticket management system.

Features needed:
- Ticket creation form (customer name, email, issue, priority: Low/Medium/High/Urgent)
- Ticket list showing all tickets with filters by status, priority, assigned engineer
- Ticket detail page with:
  - Customer info
  - Issue description
  - Comment thread
  - Assign to engineer dropdown
  - Status change buttons (New → In Progress → Resolved → Closed)
  - Internal notes (hidden from customer)

- Dashboard showing:
  - Open tickets count
  - Average resolution time
  - Tickets by priority
  - Engineer workload

When ticket status changes to "Resolved", send email to customer via Resend.
When new ticket is created, send email to support team.

Store everything in Supabase.

For Inventory System:

Build an inventory management system for ecommerce.

Database:
- Products table (SKU, name, category, supplier, cost, price)
- Inventory table (product_id, warehouse_location, quantity)
- Shipments table (tracking incoming stock)

Features:
- Product catalog with search and filters
- Stock level dashboard by warehouse
- Low-stock alerts (show products with < 10 units)
- Adjust stock (add/remove with reason and audit trail)
- Import products from CSV
- Export current inventory to Excel

Email via Resend:
- Daily low-stock report to purchasing@company.com
- Alert when any product goes below 10 units
- Weekly inventory summary

Use Supabase for database and authentication.

For HR Directory:

Build an employee directory and HR management tool.

Employee profiles:
- Basic info (name, photo, email, phone, location, timezone)
- Work info (role, department, manager, start date, employment type)
- Emergency contact
- Documents (contracts, certifications stored in Supabase Storage)

Features:
- Employee list with search and department filters
- Org chart showing reporting structure
- Time-off request form with approval workflow
- Birthday/anniversary calendar
- Onboarding checklist for new hires (automated tasks)

Emails via Resend:
- Welcome email to new employee with onboarding checklist
- Birthday wishes on employee birthdays
- Notify manager when team member requests time off
- Monthly HR summary to leadership

Supabase for all data storage.
Only HR team can edit employee data (row-level security).

Step 4: Connect Supabase & Resend

After CodePup AI generates your tool, connect your integrations:

Connect Supabase
- Enter your Supabase project URL
- Paste your anon/public API key
- CodePup AI automatically creates required database tables
- Sets up authentication
- Configures Row Level Security (RLS) policies
Connect Resend
- Enter your Resend API key
- Specify sender email (e.g., notifications@yourcompany.com)
- CodePup AI configures email triggers based on your requirements

Step 5: Customize Your Tool

Chat with CodePup AI to refine your internal tool:

Add Features:

Add a search bar to filter tickets by customer name or email

Include bulk actions: select multiple tickets and assign all to one engineer

Add CSV export for all tickets

Create a customer-facing portal where they can view their ticket status

Modify UI:

Make the dashboard more visual with charts and graphs

Add color coding: red for urgent tickets, yellow for high priority

Reorganize the ticket detail page - put comments at the top

Adjust Workflows:

Add approval step: tickets can't be closed without manager approval

Include SLA tracking: show how long each ticket has been open

Add ticket escalation: auto-escalate if not resolved in 48 hours

Configure Emails:

Send daily digest of open tickets to support team at 9 AM

Include ticket details in the email (not just a link)

Add unsubscribe option for automated emails

Step 6: Set Up User Access

Internal tools need proper access control:

Create these user roles:
- Admin: Full access to everything
- Support Engineer: Can view and edit tickets, can't delete
- Manager: Can view all tickets and reports, can approve closures
- Read-only: Can view tickets but can't edit

Set up authentication via Supabase Auth.

CodePup AI will:

Create user roles in Supabase
Set up Row Level Security (RLS) policies
Configure authentication flows
Add role-based UI (admins see more options)

Step 7: Test & Deploy

Before rolling out to your team:

Test all workflows:
- Create test data
- Try all user actions
- Verify emails send correctly
- Check permissions work (regular users can’t access admin features)
Invite a few team members to beta test
- Get feedback on usability
- Find bugs or missing features
- Adjust based on real usage
Deploy to production:
- Click “Publish” in CodePup AI
- Choose your domain (yourcompany-admin.codepup.ai or custom domain)
- Share link with team
Train your team:
- Create simple documentation
- Record a quick demo video
- Have office hours for questions

Advanced Internal Tool Features

Real-Time Collaboration

Add real-time updates so team members see changes instantly  
When one person updates a ticket, others see it without refreshing  
Use Supabase Realtime for live data sync

Automated Workflows

Create workflow automation:
- When ticket is created, auto-assign to engineer with least workload
- When inventory < 10, auto-create purchase order
- When employee requests time off, route to manager for approval
- Send reminders 24 hours before task deadlines

Data Import/Export

Add CSV import for bulk data loading  
Include Excel export for reports  
Allow users to download their data anytime

Analytics & Reporting

Add advanced analytics:
- Trend charts showing ticket volume over time
- Performance metrics by engineer
- Inventory turnover rates
- Employee utilization reports

Schedule automated weekly reports via Resend

API Integration

Connect to external tools:
- Slack notifications when urgent tickets arrive
- Google Calendar integration for scheduling
- Zapier webhooks for connecting to other apps

Supabase Features for Internal Tools

Database (PostgreSQL)

Supabase provides a full PostgreSQL database:

Unlimited tables and relationships
Complex queries with SQL
Full-text search
JSON data types
Automatic API generation

Authentication

Built-in user authentication:

Email/password login
OAuth (Google, GitHub, etc.)
Magic links (passwordless)
User roles and permissions
Session management

Row Level Security (RLS)

Secure your data:

Users only see their own data
Role-based access control
Manager can see team’s data
Admin can see everything

Example RLS policy:

-- Support engineers can only see tickets assigned to them
CREATE POLICY "Engineers see assigned tickets"
ON tickets
FOR SELECT
TO authenticated
USING (assigned_to = auth.uid());

Storage

Upload and manage files:

Employee documents
Product images
PDF reports
User avatars

Stored securely in Supabase with access controls.

Realtime

Get live updates:

See ticket updates instantly
Inventory levels refresh automatically
Team members see changes in real-time
No manual page refresh needed

Resend Features for Internal Tools

Transactional Emails

Automated notifications:

Ticket status changes
Approval requests
Password resets
Account confirmations

Scheduled Reports

Send recurring emails:

Daily summaries
Weekly performance reports
Monthly analytics
Quarterly reviews

Email Templates

Reusable email designs:

Branded templates
Consistent formatting
Dynamic content (name, data)
HTML and plain text versions

Email Analytics

Track email performance:

Open rates
Click rates
Bounce rates
Delivery status

Pricing Breakdown

Monthly Costs:

Service	Free Tier	Paid Plans
CodePup AI	Free (1 project)	$29/mo (Hobby), $79/mo (Pro)
Supabase	500MB DB, 1GB storage	$25/mo (Pro) for 8GB DB
Resend	100 emails/day	$20/mo for 50k emails
Total	$0 (for small teams)	$29-$124/mo

Compare to Alternatives:

Solution	Cost	Limitations
Hiring Developer	$80k-$150k/year	Long development time, ongoing maintenance
Retool	$50-$100/mo per user	Expensive for teams, limited customization
Airtable	$20-$45/mo per user	Not for complex tools, data limits
Custom Development	$50k-$200k one-time	3-6 months build time, hard to change
CodePup AI + Supabase + Resend	$0-$124/mo unlimited users	Best value!

ROI Example:

Build 5 internal tools with CodePup AI: $79/mo
Alternative (hiring developer): $120k/year
Savings: $118k/year

Real Success Stories

Startup Saves $100k/Year

Company: SaaS startup, 15 employees
Problem: Paying developer $120k to maintain 3 internal tools (admin panel, CRM, support system)
Solution: Rebuilt all 3 tools with CodePup AI in 2 days
Result: Reallocated developer to customer-facing features, $100k savings, faster iteration

Support Team 3x Efficiency

Company: Ecommerce brand, 5-person support team
Problem: 200 support tickets/week handled via shared Gmail inbox, chaos
Solution: Built ticket system with CodePup AI + Supabase + Resend in 45 minutes
Result: Average resolution time dropped from 48 hours to 16 hours, customer satisfaction +40%

Sales Team Closes 30% More Deals

Company: B2B consulting firm, 10 sales reps
Problem: Leads tracked in messy spreadsheets, deals falling through cracks
Solution: Built CRM with automated follow-ups using CodePup AI + Resend
Result: 30% increase in close rate, 25% faster sales cycle, $500k additional revenue

Best Practices for Internal Tools

Keep It Simple

Start with core functionality
Don’t over-engineer
Ship fast, iterate based on usage
Remove features nobody uses

Focus on Users

Design for your team’s workflow
Ask for feedback frequently
Watch how people actually use the tool
Make common tasks easy

Automate Everything

Reduce manual data entry
Auto-assign tasks intelligently
Send notifications proactively
Schedule reports automatically

Maintain Security

Enable Supabase RLS
Use role-based access
Audit sensitive actions
Regularly review permissions

Measure Impact

Track time saved
Monitor adoption rate
Calculate ROI
Show value to leadership

Internal Tools Checklist

Before launching:

Functionality tested:
- All CRUD operations work
- Workflows execute correctly
- Emails send successfully
- Data validation prevents errors
Security configured:
- RLS policies enabled in Supabase
- User roles assigned correctly
- Sensitive data protected
- Admin access restricted
Users onboarded:
- Training documentation created
- Demo video recorded
- Team accounts set up
- Support channel established
Monitoring set up:
- Error tracking enabled
- Usage analytics configured
- Uptime monitoring
- Feedback mechanism in place

FAQ

How long does it take to build an internal tool with CodePup AI?

30-60 minutes for most internal tools.

Simple tools (basic CRUD): 20-30 minutes
Medium complexity (workflows, automation): 30-45 minutes
Advanced tools (integrations, complex logic): 45-90 minutes

Much faster than traditional development (weeks to months).

Do I need coding skills?

No! CodePup AI is completely no-code.

You describe what you need in plain English.
CodePup AI generates all the code, database schemas, and integrations automatically.

Can I connect to my existing database?

Yes! CodePup AI can connect to:

Existing Supabase databases
PostgreSQL databases
MySQL databases
Other SQL databases

Just provide connection details and CodePup AI will integrate seamlessly.

How many users can use my internal tool?

Unlimited users on all CodePup AI plans!

Unlike Retool ($50-100/user/month), CodePup AI pricing is per project, not per user.
Add as many team members as you need at no extra cost.

Can I customize the tool after it’s built?

Absolutely! Chat with CodePup AI anytime to:

Add new features
Modify existing workflows
Change UI/design
Add more tables
Update email templates

Changes apply instantly.

Is my data secure?

Yes! Your data security includes:

Supabase Row Level Security (RLS)
Encrypted data at rest and in transit
Role-based access control
SOC 2 compliant infrastructure
Regular security audits

CodePup AI never stores your business data - it lives in your Supabase instance.

What happens if I exceed Resend’s free tier?

Resend free tier: 100 emails/day, 3,000/month

If you need more:

Starter plan: $20/mo for 50,000 emails
Pro plan: $80/mo for 500,000 emails

Still much cheaper than hiring developers to build email systems!

Can I export my data?

Yes! All your data is in Supabase, which you control.

Export options:

CSV export from any table
SQL dump of entire database
API access to programmatically fetch data
Real-time sync to data warehouse

Your data is always portable.

How do I handle user permissions and roles?

CodePup AI + Supabase make this easy:

Create user roles:
- Admin: full access
- Manager: can approve actions
- Employee: read/write their own data
- Viewer: read-only access

Set up RLS policies for each role

CodePup AI automatically generates the permission system.

Can I integrate with other tools like Slack or Google Sheets?

Yes! Common integrations:

Slack notifications
Google Sheets sync
Zapier webhooks
API connections to any service

Just tell CodePup AI what you need:

Send Slack message when urgent ticket is created  
Export inventory to Google Sheets every Monday

What if my team needs help using the tool?

Support options:

In-app guidance - Add tooltips and help text
Documentation - CodePup AI can generate user guides
Demo videos - Record quick tutorials
Discord community - Get help from other users
Email support - ask@codepup.ai

You can also chat with CodePup AI to modify the tool based on feedback!

Next Steps

Ready to build your internal tool?

Start Building

Create your tool now →

View Examples

See tool examples →

Join Community

Get help on Discord →

Learn More

Getting Started Guide →

Questions? Email us at ask@codepup.ai or join our Discord community.

Stop wasting $100k+/year on internal tool development. Build them yourself in minutes with CodePup AI.