Imagine you’re about to bake a cake. Every time, you have to measure out the flour, crack the eggs, and mix the batter from scratch—even though you’ve done it a hundred times before. Wouldn’t it be easier if you had a magical pantry stocked with all the essentials, ready to go?
That’s the idea behind the Valyrian Spellbook.
Created by Valyrian Tech’s founder, Wouter Glorieux, the Spellbook is a powerful toolkit that makes building new apps and projects faster, easier, and a lot more fun. Instead of reinventing the wheel every time, developers can reach for the Spellbook and find everything they need: secure logins, email handling, logging, and more—all ready to use.
Why did Wouter build it?
Like many great inventions, the Spellbook was born out of necessity. Wouter was tired of spending precious time on the same repetitive tasks every time he started a new project. So, he created a “configurable REST API with lots of reusable code”—a kind of digital Swiss Army knife for developers. What started as a tool for Bitcoin projects quickly grew into something much bigger, supporting everything from AI integrations to automated workflows.
How does it work?
Think of the Spellbook as your project’s backstage crew. It handles the behind-the-scenes work—like keeping track of users, sending emails, and making sure everything runs smoothly—so you can focus on the fun, creative parts. It even has a “trigger and action” system (a bit like Zapier) that lets you automate tasks: for example, sending a notification when you receive a payment, or running a script when a certain event happens.
What makes it special?
The real magic of the Valyrian Spellbook is its flexibility. Whether you’re building a payment processor, a notary service, or something entirely new, the Spellbook gives you a head start. You only need to write the code that’s unique to your project—everything else is already taken care of.
Who is it for?
While the Spellbook is a developer’s tool at heart, its goal is to make powerful technology more accessible. Even if you’re not a coding wizard, you can benefit from apps built on the Spellbook’s foundation.
A little Valyrian magic
The Spellbook is open source and always growing, with new features and integrations being added all the time. It’s the backbone of many of Valyrian Tech’s projects—including SERENDIPITY, our own AI collective.
So, whether you’re a developer looking to save time, or just curious about the magic behind the scenes, the Valyrian Spellbook is here to help you turn ideas into reality—no dragons required (but they’re always welcome).
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