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PocketBase

Single-file backend with built-in authentication, real-time DB, and file storage.

Overview

PocketBase ships as a standalone Go binary that includes auth, a SQLite database, and an admin UI. It requires no external dependencies, handles email/password and OAuth2 out of the box, and auto-generates client SDKs.

Best for

solo hackers
offline-first prototypes
deployable demos

Trade-offs

vs Supabase

PocketBase for instant single-binary deployment; Supabase for cloud scaling and Postgres RLS

What XeroHack pre-wires

When you pick PocketBase in the interview, the engine emits these files into your scaffold:

Node.js + PocketBase JS SDK
Flutter + Dart SDK
Rust + HTTP client

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