By name: pocketbase-backend description: Single-file backend with PocketBase version: 1.0.0 tags: [backend, database, auth, realtime]
PocketBase – Single-File Backend
PocketBase is a Go-based backend in a single executable with embedded database, authentication, file storage, and admin UI.
- GitHub: github.com/pocketbase/pocketbase (45 000+ ⭐)
- License: MIT
- Security: Single binary — minimal attack surface. No malware.
Environment Variables
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
{{POCKETBASE_URL}} |
Base URL of PocketBase |
Usage Examples
List records
curl -s "{{POCKETBASE_URL}}/api/collections/tasks/records"
Create a record
curl -s -X POST "{{POCKETBASE_URL}}/api/collections/tasks/records" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"title": "New task", "status": "pending"}'
Authenticate
curl -s -X POST "{{POCKETBASE_URL}}/api/collections/users/auth-with-password" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"identity": "user@example.com", "password": "secret"}'
AI Agent Tips
- Single ~15MB executable — zero dependencies.
- Built-in SQLite database with full-text search.
- Real-time subscriptions via SSE.
- Admin dashboard at /_/ for managing collections.