About & Core Purpose
Open source backend in 1 file consisting of embedded SQLite database with real-time subscriptions, built-in auth, and admin dashboard.
Verified Capabilities & Traits
Setup documentation
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services:
pocketbase:
image: ghcr.io/muchobien/pocketbase:latest
container_name: pocketbase
restart: unless-stopped
ports:
- "8090:8090"
volumes:
- ./pb_data:/pb/pb_data💡 Save as docker-compose.yml and execute docker compose up -d to run locally.
Frequently Asked Questions about PocketBase
What is PocketBase?
Open source backend in 1 file consisting of embedded SQLite database with real-time subscriptions, built-in auth, and admin dashboard.
Is PocketBase free and open-source?
100% Free & Open Source, single binary self-hostable License is not listed.
How do I install or run PocketBase?
See the official setup documentation: https://pocketbase.io.
What proprietary tool does PocketBase replace?
PocketBase is listed as an alternative to Firebase. Compare its documented features and terms for your use case.
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