Hey builders - good to have you back.
What if shipping your next app meant connecting real data, asking smarter questions and building with actual momentum?

In this issue of Ship Happens w/ Lovable, we’re going full-stack with Supabase, rethinking MVPs as conversations and sharing what’s new, what’s launching and what’s worth stealing.

Let’s dive in.

In today’s issue you will find:

• Front to Back: How to power Your Lovable App with Supabase

• MVPs aren’t Products, they’re Questions

• 3 exciting news from the Lovable universe

• 4 new Lovable projects & 3 unique startup ideas

Main Articles

✳️ Front to Back: How to power Your Lovable App with Supabase

⚡️ TL;DR:
Lovable + Supabase = full-stack apps without the stress.
From database tables to login flows to real-time data, you now have everything you need - prompt-first and dev-optional.

Design the Front, prompt the Back

Building full-stack apps used to mean juggling code, configs, dashboards and databases - or begging a dev friend to “just wire up the backend real quick”.

Not anymore.

Lovable’s native Supabase integration brings your UI and backend into one beautiful, chat-driven flow. That means you can build your front-end and spin up a production-ready backend without leaving Lovable - all by talking to the AI.

Let’s walk through how it works and how to get started.

What is Supabase (and why it’s a big deal)?

Supabase is an open-source alternative to Firebase, a full-featured backend with:

• A hosted PostgreSQL database

• Built-in user authentication

• File storage for uploads

• Real-time data updates

• Serverless backend logic with Edge Functions

With Supabase + Lovable, you can go from idea → working app → live user data without touching a single line of backend code.

What you can build with Lovable + Supabase?

Lovable understands what you mean - and sets up Supabase accordingly. Try prompts like:

• “Add a sign-up form and store users in the database.”

• “Create a comment section with real-time updates.”

• “Let users upload profile pictures.”

Lovable will handle the rest. This is no-code, but with real infrastructure under the hood.

How to connect Supabase to Your Lovable App?

✅ Step 1: Create a Supabase Account

Go to supabase.com and sign up (free tier is perfect for testing). No credit card needed.

✅ Step 2: Create a New Supabase Project

Inside your Supabase dashboard, click + New Project and follow the setup steps:

• Name your project

• Set a strong password

• Choose a region

• Click "Create"

It takes a minute or two to initialize.

✅ Step 3: Connect it to Lovable

In your Lovable project:

1. Click the Integrations menu (top-right toolbar)

2. Select “Connect Supabase”

3. Lovable will prompt you to log in to Supabase

4. Choose your existing Supabase project or create a new one via chat

5. Wait for a confirmation message in Lovable (e.g. “✅ Supabase connected”)

That’s it - you’re now fully connected.

What you can do next?

With Supabase connected, here’s what Lovable unlocks for you:

🗄️ Database

Lovable can create tables based on prompts like:

“Add a user feedback form and store responses.” - It will generate the form and the database schema.

🔐 User Authentication

Add login, sign-up, and access control flows with prompts like:

“Add email/password sign-up with welcome message.” - Lovable wires up the flows and saves user data securely in Supabase.

📁 File Storage

Need image uploads or document handling?

“Let users upload profile pictures and save them to storage.” - Lovable handles the UI and storage logic via Supabase buckets.

🔄 Real-Time Data

Want live updates? Supabase streams data instantly to your app.

“Create a chat feed that updates in real-time.” - Lovable builds the feed and connects it with Supabase’s real-time engine.

🧠 Edge Functions

Need backend logic like sending emails or calling APIs? Just say:

“Send an email when someone submits a form.” - Lovable deploys a serverless function for you - no DevOps needed.

🤔 MVPs aren’t Products, they’re Questions

⚡️ TL;DR:
Your MVP isn’t your product - it’s your question.
The answers? They come from feedback. Build to learn, not to impress. That’s how you ship something people actually want.

Stop building for praise - start building for feedback

Let’s say it louder for the people in the back:
An MVP is not the product.
It’s a conversation starter.

A lot of us build our MVPs hoping for praise, traction or even funding. But here’s the real reason MVPs matter: they give you something real to talk about with real people. That’s how you learn. That’s how you get better. That’s how you stop guessing.

The MVP isn’t the final word - it’s the first question.

Why MVPs should spark feedback?

When you launch something small and focused, you’re doing more than testing an idea. You’re asking users:

• Does this solve something real for you?

• Is this even the right problem to tackle?

• What would make this 10x better?

The more specific your MVP, the sharper your feedback.
And feedback? That’s where the good stuff is. That’s where the real product starts.

How to build for feedback?

Here are a few quick principles that make your MVP a real feedback machine:

1. Keep it narrow

One problem. One user flow. One outcome. More scope = more confusion.

2. Add a feedback loop

Put a feedback form right in your MVP. Ask one thing: “What’s missing or unclear?”

3. Talk to users live

If you can, get someone to use your MVP while you watch. The friction shows up fast when it’s not you clicking the buttons.

4. Ship fast, refine often

The sooner you get feedback, the less attached you are - and the easier it is to improve.

Built with Lovable? Even better.

Lovable makes this easier than ever. You can:

• Build and launch in under an hour

• Add a feedback form or prompt with one click

• Iterate instantly with AI-powered updates

• Test different versions without breaking your flow

Ship, learn, improve, repeat.

Press News

📰 What’s new in the Lovable universe?

Lovable 2.0 is coming very soon. The Lovable’s team is rolling out major upgrades in the coming days. We should expect faster performance, greater reliability and new powerful capabilities.

In support of upcoming changes, the platform is launching new subscription plans. Users still have a limited-time opportunity to lock in current pricing before the new plans go live. Those who subscribe early will not only retain the existing rates but also receive an exclusive discount code for the new plans.

Lenny’s Newsletter adds $15K+ bonus bundle for subscribers. New subscribers now get one free year of top tools like Replit, Notion, Superhuman, Perplexity Pro and more - valued at over $15,000. This exclusive bundle is in addition to full newsletter access, five years of archives and a private community. Available for a limited time. Read more…

Quick Hits

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• 💔 Breakup-Story - Share your heartbreak, heal with others.

🤔 Startup Ideas

• 💡 TimeHack - A micro-timeblocking tool that helps you plan your day in 15-minute chunks.

Prompt to start building with Lovable:

Create a one-page site for a productivity tool called TimeHack. The purpose of the app is to help users plan their day using quick 15-minute time blocks. The homepage should feature a clean, structured layout with a heading like “Master your time, 15 minutes at a time”. Include a simple, scrollable daily planner where users can assign tasks to each 15-minute slot. Add a preset task library with drag-and-drop functionality (placeholder UI) and a “Start My Day” CTA button. Include a short section titled “Why TimeHack?” with 3 benefits like better focus, less overwhelm and flexible planning. Make it mobile-friendly with clear and bold UI.

• 💡 AdviceLoop - A crowd-sourced advice wall where people can post, vote, and remix everyday wisdom.

Prompt to start building with Lovable:

Design a playful and collaborative landing page for AdviceLoop, a web platform where users can post short life advice, upvote their favorites and remix them with new perspectives. Use a fun, conversational tone with a headline like “Pass it on”. The homepage should feature a dynamic feed of advice cards (max 200 characters), each with a vote button and a “Remix this” CTA. Include a submission form, a section for “Top Advice of the Week” and a simple community leaderboard. Use a friendly color palette, large type and interactive elements. Ensure the layout is responsive and feels social but minimal.

• 💡 HobbyNest - A discovery hub that helps you find new hobbies based on your personality and lifestyle.

Prompt to start building with Lovable:

Build a homepage for HobbyNest, a hobby discovery tool that recommends new activities based on personality, mood or lifestyle. Start with a welcoming headline like “Find your next favorite thing to do”. Add a short quiz component with 4-5 fun questions (e.g. introvert/extrovert, indoor/outdoor preference), followed by a hobby suggestion section. Display 2-3 hobby ideas per user result with a short description, starter tips and a “Try This” button. Include a section called “Why Try a New Hobby?” with icons and quick facts. Design should feel fresh, colorful, and friendly - optimized for mobile users.

That’s it for today!

Thanks for spending a few minutes inside the Ship Happens w/ Lovable universe. I hope this issue added some fuel to your build flow.

Keep that creative energy going till next Thursday - and if you're in the zone, here’s a playlist to help you stay there. Listen here 🎧

See you next week! 🚀

~Product Kickoff’s editorial team