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benbjohnson/litestream

Streaming replication for SQLite.

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What it does

Litestream is a tool that automatically backs up and continuously saves changes from SQLite — a popular lightweight database used in apps — to cloud storage like Amazon S3, so your data is never lost if something goes wrong. It runs quietly in the background without interfering with your app, acting like an always-on safety net for your database.

Why it matters

For founders building lean products, this removes one of the biggest risks of using a simple, low-cost database setup: losing data in a crash or outage, which can be catastrophic for user trust and business continuity. It means small teams can confidently ship products with minimal infrastructure overhead while still having enterprise-grade data protection.

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