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objectdb

Persistent embedded document-oriented NoSQL database for Dart and Flutter.

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flutter pub add objectdb

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ObjectDB is a persistent, embedded document-oriented NoSQL database designed for Dart and Flutter applications. It enables local data storage with JSON-like documents, supporting full CRUD operations without requiring a separate server. Built for simplicity and performance, it works across all major platforms including mobile, web, and desktop. ObjectDB automatically handles data persistence and schema evolution, making it ideal for offline-first apps that need reliable local storage.

Use cases

  • Offline-first mobile apps
  • Local data storage in Flutter apps
  • Cross-platform data persistence
  • Prototyping with local databases
  • Simple document-based data modeling

Key features

  • Embedded and zero-configuration
  • Supports all Flutter platforms
  • JSON-like document storage
  • Automatic persistence
  • Schema-less design

Suitable for

  • Developers seeking lightweight local storage
  • Apps needing offline functionality
  • Projects avoiding external database dependencies
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Small to medium-sized data sets

Considerations

  • Not suitable for large-scale or high-concurrency scenarios
  • Limited querying capabilities compared to full SQL databases
  • No built-in synchronization with remote servers
  • Best suited for single-device use cases

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ObjectDB

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Persistent embedded document-oriented NoSQL database for Dart and Flutter. 100% Dart.

Check out objectdb_flutter for reactive store listeners.

If you notice any bugs you can create an issue on GitHub. You're also welcome to contribute using pull requests. Please open an issue before spending time on any pull request.

How to use

final path = Directory.current.path + '/my.db';

// create database instance and open
final db = ObjectDB(FileSystemStorage(path));

// insert document into database
db.insert({'name': {'first': 'Some', 'last': 'Body'}, 'age': 18, 'active': true});
db.insert({'name': {'first': 'Someone', 'last': 'Else'}, 'age': 25, 'active': false});

// update documents
db.update({Op.gte: {'age': 80}}, {'active': false});

// remove documents
db.remove({'active': false});

// search documents in database
var result = await db.find({'active': true, 'name.first': 'Some'});

// cleanup the db file
db.cleanup();

// close db
await db.close();

Storage types

// Universal (non-persistent)
import 'package:objectdb/src/objectdb_storage_in_memory.dart';
InMemoryStorage();

// Persist on filesystem (Flutter Mobile & Desktop)
import 'package:objectdb/src/objectdb_storage_filesystem.dart';
FileSystemStorage();

// Persist in IndexedDB (Flutter Web)
import 'package:objectdb/src/objectdb_storage_indexeddb.dart';
IndexedDBStorage(dbName);

Flutter

Check out the example project.

Methods

  • Future<void> db.cleanup() cleanup the db file
  • Future<void> db.close() closes database (should be awaited to ensure all queries have been executed)
find
  • Future<List<Map>> db.find(Map query) List with all matched documents
  • Future<Map> db.first(Map query) first matched document
  • Future<Map> db.last(Map query) last matched document
insert
  • Future<ObjectId> db.insert(Map document) insert single document
  • Future<List<ObjectId>> db.insertMany(List<Map> documents) insert many documents
update
  • Future<int> db.update(Map query, Map changes, [bool replace = false]) update documents that mach query with changes (optionally replace whole document)
remove
  • Future<int> db.remove(Map query) remove documents that match query

Query

// Match fields in subdocuments
{Op.gte: {
    'birthday.year': 18
}}

// or-operator
{Op.or: {
    'active': true,
    Op.inList: {'group': ['admin', 'moderator']}
}}

// not equal to
{Op.not: {'active': false}}

NOTE Querying arrays is not supportet yet.

Operators

Logical
  • and (default operator on first level)
  • or
  • not
Comparison
  • lt, lte: less than, less than or equal
  • gt, gte: greater than, greater than or equal
  • inList, notInList: value in list, value not in list
Modify
  • set: set value
  • max, min: set max or min int value
  • increment, multiply: increment/multiply by
  • unset: unset key/value
  • rename: rename key
  • todo: push / pull
{Op.set: {'path.to.key': 'value'}} // set entry['path']['to']['key'] = 'value' (path will be created if not exists)
{Op.max: {'path.to.key': 200}} // set value 200 if value is greater than 200
{Op.min: {'path.to.key': 200}} // set value 200 if value is smaller than 200
{Op.increment: {'path.to.key': -5}} // increment value by negative 5
{Op.multiply: {'path.to.key': 2}} // multiply value by 2
{Op.unset: {'path.to.key': true}} // unset key/value at entry['path']['to']['key'] if exists
{Op.rename: {'path.to.key': 'new_key'}} // new value will be at entry['path']['to']['new_key']


db.update({
  'age': RegExp('[18-20]'),
  Op.gt: {'duration': 500},
}, {
  Op.max: {'stats.score': 100},
  Op.increment: {'stats.level': -5},
});
Examples
// query
var result = db.find({
    'active': true,
    Op.or: {
        Op.inList: {'state': ['Florida', 'Virginia', 'New Jersey']},
        Op.gte: {'age': 30},
    }
});

// same as
var match = (result['active'] == true && (['Florida', 'Virginia', 'New Jersey'].contains(result['state']) || result['age'] >= 30));

License

See License

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Dependencies

Dependency list 3 items

  • deeply^1.2.0+1
  • execution_queue^1.2.0
  • objectid^2.0.0

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