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SQLiteSync is a powerful SQLite extension that provides a local-first experience using Conflict-Free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs). Designed to enable seamless data synchronization and collaboration, SQLiteSync allows developers to build distributed applications with minimal effort while leveraging the reliability and simplicity of SQLite.
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**SQLite Sync** is a multi-platform extension that brings a true **local-first experience** to your applications with minimal effort. It extends standard SQLite tables with built-in support for offline work and automatic synchronization, allowing multiple devices to operate independently—even without a network connection—and seamlessly stay in sync. With SQLite Sync, developers can easily build **distributed, collaborative applications** while continuing to rely on the **simplicity, reliability, and performance of SQLite**.
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Under the hood, SQLite Sync uses advanced **CRDT (Conflict-free Replicated Data Type)** algorithms and data structures designed specifically for **collaborative, distributed systems**. This means:
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- Devices can update data independently, even without a network connection.
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- When they reconnect, all changes are **merged automatically and without conflicts**.
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-**No data loss. No overwrites. No manual conflict resolution.**
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In simple terms, CRDTs make it possible for multiple users to **edit shared data at the same time**, from anywhere, and everything just works.
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## Key Features
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-**Drop-in Simplicity**: Just load the extension into SQLite and start syncing. No need to implement custom protocols or state machines.
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-**Efficient and Resilient**: Optimized binary encoding, automatic batching, and robust retry logic make synchronization fast and reliable even on flaky networks.
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Whether you're building a mobile app, IoT device, or desktop tool, SQLiteSync simplifies distributed data management and unlocks the full potential of SQLite in decentralized environments.
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Whether you're building a mobile app, IoT device, or desktop tool, SQLite Sync simplifies distributed data management and unlocks the full potential of SQLite in decentralized environments.
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## Built-in Network Layer
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Unlike traditional sync systems that require you to build and maintain a complex backend, **SQLite Sync includes a built-in network layer** that works out of the box:
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- Sync your database with the cloud using **a single function call**.
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- Compatible with **any language or framework** that supports SQLite.
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-**No backend setup required** — SQLite Sync handles networking, change tracking, and conflict resolution for you.
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The sync layer is tightly integrated with [**SQLite Cloud**](https://sqlitecloud.io/), enabling seamless and secure data sharing across devices, users, and platforms. You get the power of cloud sync without the complexity.
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## Row-Level Security
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Thanks to the underlying SQLite Cloud infrastructure, **SQLite Sync supports Row-Level Security (RLS)**—allowing you to define **precise access control at the row level**:
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- Control not just who can read or write a table, but **which specific rows** they can access.
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- Enforce security policies on the server—no need for client-side filtering.
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For example:
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- User A can only see and edit their own data.
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- User B can access a different set of rows—even within the same shared table.
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**Benefits of RLS**:
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-**Data isolation**: Ensure users only access what they’re authorized to see.
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-**Built-in privacy**: Security policies are enforced at the database level.
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-**Simplified development**: Reduce or eliminate complex permission logic in your application code.
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### What Can You Build with SQLite Sync?
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SQLite Sync is ideal for building collaborative and distributed apps across web, mobile, desktop, and edge platforms. Some example use cases include:
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#### 📋 Productivity & Collaboration
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-**Shared To-Do Lists**: Users independently update tasks and sync effortlessly.
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-**Note-Taking Apps**: Real-time collaboration with offline editing.
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-**Markdown Editors**: Work offline, sync when back online—no conflicts.
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#### 📱 Mobile & Edge
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-**Field Data Collection**: For remote inspections, agriculture, or surveys.
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-**Point-of-Sale Systems**: Offline-first retail solutions with synced inventory.
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-**Health & Fitness Apps**: Sync data across devices with strong privacy controls.
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#### 🏢 Enterprise Workflows
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-**CRM Systems**: Sync leads and clients per user with row-level access control.
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-**Project Management Tools**: Offline-friendly planning and task management.
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-**Expense Trackers**: Sync team expenses securely and automatically.
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#### 🧠 Personal Apps
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-**Journaling & Diaries**: Private, encrypted entries that sync across devices.
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-**Bookmarks & Reading Lists**: Personal or collaborative content management.
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-**Habit Trackers**: Sync progress with data security and consistency.
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#### 🌍 Multi-User, Multi-Tenant Systems
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-**SaaS Platforms**: Row-level access for each user or team.
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-**Collaborative Design Tools**: Merge visual edits and annotations offline.
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-**Educational Apps**: Shared learning content with per-student access controls.
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## Installation
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