Overview
A Flutter/Dart package that runs a standalone PostgreSQL server as a child process during local development, eliminating the need for Docker or manual port management. It enables seamless database integration for Serverpod applications by automatically handling startup, shutdown, and connection setup. Ideal for developers seeking a lightweight, self-contained database environment that avoids conflicts with other services. The embedded server is designed specifically for development workflows, ensuring consistency and simplicity across Windows platforms.
Use cases
- Local development of Serverpod applications
- Testing database interactions without external dependencies
- Avoiding Docker in development environments
- Simplifying setup for team onboarding
- Running isolated database instances per project
Key features
- Runs PostgreSQL as a child process
- No Docker required
- Automatic port management
- Seamless integration with Serverpod
- Supports Windows platform
Suitable for
- Serverpod developers
- Frontend/backend teams using Dart
- Local database testing
- CI/CD pipelines with minimal setup
- Developers avoiding containerization
Considerations
- Not intended for production use
- Requires native PostgreSQL binaries
- Limited to Windows platform
- May consume more memory than lightweight alternatives
- Database state not persisted between sessions