Daba – Turn your JSON into a database

In plain words

Daba converts JSON files into a queryable, hosted database that can be accessed and modified within seconds. Developers can read, update, and delete data using JavaScript-like path syntax, such as get("users[7].address"). The service also includes a file storage component for uploading files and retrieving URLs. It is designed for developers building small projects that don't require the complexity of traditional databases but still need backend data management capabilities.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

In the maker’s words, at launch

Hi all, I built this tool when I needed a simple LocalStorage-esque database for a client project, and figured others might want something similar. Basically turns your JSON into a query-able, hosted database in seconds. You can read/update/delete JSON files by path, just like you would in Javascript. So…

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