Data & backend

tRPC

tRPC is a TypeScript framework for building type-safe APIs without writing separate schema or client-generation layers.

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How and why we use tRPC at AI4NTP

In Episode 005, Justin mentioned REST or tRPC as the API layer a real Milk and Cookies marketplace would need. We are listing tRPC because it is the named tool/framework in that pair; REST is an architectural style, not a product page.

tRPC FAQ

Is tRPC free?

Yes, tRPC has a free tier. Open source and free.

How much does tRPC cost?

Open source and free.

What did AI4NTP use tRPC for?

Justin Novak used it in Episode 005 to serve as a possible production API layer for Milk and Cookies.

tRPC at a glance

CategoryData & backend
PricingOpen source and free.
Free tierYes
Used live inEpisode 005
Operator(s)Justin Novak
Websitetrpc.io

See how we used tRPC live at AI4NTP

Episode 005 · Justin Novak
serve as a possible production API layer for Milk and Cookies.
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Last updated 2026-07-01