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PocketBase

Open Source backend in 1 file

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PocketBase is an open source backend delivered as a single file, combining a realtime database, authentication, file storage, and an admin dashboard. It addresses the need to run these backend services together in one portable package, usable either as a standalone app or as a framework extended through Go and JavaScript hooks.

Its realtime database includes a schema builder, data validations, realtime subscriptions, and a REST API. Authentication supports email/password and OAuth2 sign-ups with providers including Google, Facebook, GitHub, and GitLab. File storage works locally or with S3, attaching media to database records and generating thumbnails. SDKs are available for JavaScript and Dart.

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