PocketBase

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What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-09-21, confidence 0.97

PocketBase is an open‑source backend written in Go that runs as a single executable. It provides an embedded SQLite database with realtime subscriptions, built‑in auth, file storage and a web‑based admin dashboard.

Use cases

• quickly add a realtime database with authentication to a web or mobile app
• build a self‑hosted backend for a small SaaS or internal tool without managing separate services
• prototype CRUD APIs with file upload and user management in minutes
• serve static assets and a REST‑ish API from a single binary for edge deployments
• extend backend logic with Go or JavaScript plugins for custom business rules

When to choose

• you need a lightweight, single‑file backend that includes DB, auth, and file storage out of the box
• you prefer Go and want to embed the server directly into your application
• you are building a PoC, MVP, or internal tool and want fast setup with minimal DevOps
• you want realtime subscriptions without adding a separate WebSocket server

When to avoid

• you require horizontal scaling across multiple nodes or a distributed database
• you need enterprise‑grade support, SLA guarantees, or advanced security certifications
• your application depends on complex relational queries or advanced DB features beyond SQLite
• you need built‑in GraphQL, extensive plugin ecosystem, or deep integration with other cloud services

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auth database file-upload api-framework http-server backend web-development windows self-hosted cli sqlite low-code admin-ui single-binary go realtime admin-dashboard data-engineering linux macos docker web-server

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