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PocketBase: development features and setup
PocketBase is an open source backend in a single file, with a real-time database, authentication, file storage, and an admin dashboard, according to its official website.
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Overview
Sometimes a small internal tool needs a simple backend without setting up a full infrastructure. PocketBase is described on its official website as an open source backend in a single file, with a real-time database, authentication, file storage, and an admin dashboard. This guide relies only on that description. Before using it in production, read the official documentation about backups and updates.
Features
- Single-file backend
- Real-time database and authentication
- File storage and admin dashboard
Business uses
- Backend for a small internal tool
- Quick prototype for an app with users
Getting started
- Visit the official website and read the current product description.
- Try the service with non-sensitive data before connecting it to a live process.
- Check the official documentation for how to connect and what limitations are published there.
What to check
- This guide's description is based only on the official website; check there for the current status.
- Do not send customer data before checking the official website to see what is stored and what the usage policy is.
- The tool is open source and intended for self-hosting; this guide does not host it or offer an installation service.
Sources to check next
Vendor features and prices change. Confirm details on the linked official pages before you rely on them.