Appwrite Server Functions

When to use this skill

• •When logic requires an API Key that shouldn't be exposed.
• •For scheduled tasks (CRON jobs like "Cancel Unpaid Bookings").
• •For heavy processing that would slow down the frontend.

Workflow

• • Create a new function in the Appwrite Console.
• • Set runtime to Node.js.
• • Use node-appwrite SDK inside the function.
• • Trigger via events (e.g., databases.*.collections.bookings.documents.*.create) or HTTP.

Example (Node.js)

const sdk = require('node-appwrite');

module.exports = async function (context) {
    const client = new sdk.Client()
        .setEndpoint(process.env.APPWRITE_FUNCTION_ENDPOINT)
        .setProject(process.env.APPWRITE_FUNCTION_PROJECT_ID)
        .setKey(context.req.headers['x-appwrite-key']);

    const databases = new sdk.Databases(client);
    
    // Logic: e.g., Confirm payment with Stripe and update DB
    context.log('Function triggered');
    return context.res.json({ success: true });
};

Instructions

• •Security: Never hardcode keys in the function code; use Appwrite Function Environment Variables.
• •Runtimes: Prefer the latest stable Node.js runtime (e.g., 18.x or 20.x).
• •Execution: Check "Execute" permissions to ensure only authorized users or events can run it.