PocketBase: Lightweight Backend for Modern Prototyping

PocketBase is an open-source backend written in Go, designed to be lightweight, fast, and developer-friendly. It’s ideal for developers building prototypes, local-first applications, or lightweight production apps without managing a complex backend stack. What is PocketBase? PocketBase is a single-binary backend that includes: Embedded SQLite database RESTful and WebSocket APIs File storage system User authentication (email/password, OAuth2) Web-based admin UI Built-in data validation and access control It runs entirely from a single executable, requiring no external services or runtime dependencies. ...

May 25, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Wei Wang