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Dev tools · May 9, 2025

Rocal

Local-first modern web framework and platform against Cloud

Rocal launched on May 9, 2025 with 7 votes, #3,816 of 7,905 launches that month. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.

What it does

Rocal is an open‑source full‑stack web framework for Indie Hackers. Build blazing‑fast web apps with an embedded SQLite database, one‑command deploy, and batteries‑included macros. Host your app for free, no hidden costs.

Rocal is an open‑source full‑stack WebAssembly framework powered by Rust. Build blazing‑fast web apps with an embedded SQLite database, one‑command deploy, and batteries‑included macros.

Build fast, stay robust — release for free. No hidden costs. Need some help? Get in touch with me on Discord or [email protected] Enjoy a strongly-typed static system powered by Rust. No more "any" or "unknown" types—your code is more robust and easier to understand. Everything you need to build modern web apps is included—such as a router, template engine (View), and even database migration tools. A user‑friendly CLI tool is built in. You can build and deploy your app with a single command. A single command is all you need to launch your app on the Internet – totally free! Query any SQLite feature directly in the browser – ideal for offline‑first apps and secure local storage. Need some…from rocal.dev

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