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Dev tools · June 21, 2020

A JSON database on the filesystem with indexes

:man: a simple, git diffable JSON database on yer filesystem. By the power of NodeJS - DO-SAY-GO/sirdb

A JSON database on the filesystem with indexes launched on June 21, 2020 with 12 votes, #1,032 of 4,317 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

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In plain words

A JSON database that stores data on the filesystem with indexing capabilities. Built for developers who need a lightweight alternative to traditional databases for projects that don't require a full server setup. The filesystem-based storage approach keeps data in JSON format, making it human-readable and easy to integrate into applications. Indexes help optimize query performance on stored data.

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