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PocketBase — A single Go binary for SQLite, realtime data, auth, files, admin UI, and APIs

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Stars
61,068
Primary language
Go
License
MIT
Repository last updated
Sep 16, 2026

Overview

PocketBase bundles embedded SQLite, realtime subscriptions, user and file management, an admin dashboard, and a REST-ish API into one Go executable. It can run standalone or be embedded as a Go library. The latest release checked on September 17, 2026 is v0.40.4.

Features and best fit

Based on official documentation; not hands-on tested · Content checked:

Bundle database, realtime, auth, files, and admin tooling in one executable

PocketBase combines embedded SQLite with realtime subscriptions, user/file management, an admin dashboard, and REST-ish APIs, keeping the backend footprint compact.

Sources: [2]

Run it standalone or embed it inside a custom Go application

The official README supports both prebuilt executables and a Go-library approach where custom routes and business logic are compiled into a single portable binary.

Sources: [2]

Useful when small-to-medium applications need a compact backend stack

It fits prototypes, internal tools, personal projects, and services that benefit from a single-binary backend, especially when Go-based customization is useful.

Sources: [2]

It is still pre-1.0 and full backward compatibility is not guaranteed

The README explicitly warns that full backward compatibility is not guaranteed before v1.0.0. Production users should review release notes and verify schema, hooks, and SDK compatibility before upgrades.

Sources: [2][3]

Official sources

  1. [1]pocketbase/pocketbase — GitHub repository metadata(2026-09-17)
  2. [2]PocketBase — README(2026-09-17)
  3. [3]PocketBase v0.40.4 release(2026-09-17)
Supplemental curator note

Its strength is a compact backend footprint with Go extensibility. Pre-1.0 upgrades require compatibility checks.

Try it in 3 steps

  1. 1

    Get the source

    git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/pocketbase/pocketbase.git
  2. 2

    Enter the repository

    cd pocketbase
  3. 3

    Check the official steps

    Continue with the commands in the README Installation, Quick Start, or Getting Started section.

    find . -maxdepth 1 -iname 'README*' -exec sed -n '1,220p' {} \; -quit
Check the official README

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61,068 Stars

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Development activity

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Commits (last 30 days)
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Open PRs
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GitHub Topics

  • authentication
  • backend
  • realtime
  • golang
Stars
61,068
Forks
3,689
Watchers
323
Open issues
19
Primary language
Go
License
MIT
Repository last updated
Sep 16, 2026
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