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PocketBase

One Go binary that gives a side project its backend: accounts, a SQLite database with realtime subscriptions, file uploads and a REST API.

pocketbase/pocketbase · ★ 60,604 · last commit 1d ago · MIT · needs 512 MB RAM · runs on ARM (Pi-friendly)
PocketBase running from the boot-verified compose file
PocketBase, running from the compose file on this page — screenshot from our verified instance, not marketing material.
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