> ## Documentation Index
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# TrailBase

> An open, sub-millisecond, single-executable Firebase alternative with type-safe APIs, built-in WebAssembly runtime, realtime subscriptions, auth, and admin UI.

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        Build faster with TrailBase
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        A single-executable backend for your mobile, web, or desktop application with sub-millisecond performance
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          Get Started
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          Try Demo
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## Why TrailBase?

TrailBase simplifies backend development by combining essential services into a single, performant executable. No more managing separate services for auth, database, APIs, and realtime updates.

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  <Card title="Sub-millisecond Performance" icon="gauge-high">
    Built on Rust, Axum, and SQLite for blazing fast response times that eliminate the need for dedicated caches
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  <Card title="Type-Safe APIs" icon="shield-check">
    Automatically generated REST APIs with JSON Schema validation and TypeScript types
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  <Card title="Realtime Subscriptions" icon="bolt">
    WebSocket-based realtime data sync for live updates across all connected clients
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  <Card title="Built-in Authentication" icon="lock">
    Complete auth system with OAuth providers, user management, and session handling
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  <Card title="WebAssembly Runtime" icon="microchip">
    Extend functionality with custom endpoints and server-side rendering using WASM
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    Visual interface for managing data, users, and configuration without writing code
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## Quick Start

Get TrailBase running in under a minute:

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  ```bash Linux & MacOS theme={null}
  curl -sSL https://trailbase.io/install.sh | bash
  ```

  ```bash Windows theme={null}
  iwr https://trailbase.io/install.ps1 | iex
  ```

  ```bash Docker theme={null}
  docker run -p 4000:4000 trailbase/trailbase /app/trail run
  ```
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Then start the server:

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trail run
```

Visit [http://localhost:4000/\_/admin/](http://localhost:4000/_/admin/) to access the admin dashboard.

## Key Features

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    Deploy a complete backend as one binary with no dependencies or shared library issues
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  <Card title="SQLite Database" icon="database" href="/concepts/data-model">
    Powerful relational database with vector search and geospatial support built-in
  </Card>

  <Card title="8 Client SDKs" icon="code" href="/sdks/typescript">
    Official libraries for TypeScript, Dart, Python, Rust, C#, Swift, Kotlin, and Go
  </Card>

  <Card title="Database Migrations" icon="arrow-up-right-dots" href="/guides/migrations">
    Version-controlled schema changes with automatic validation and rollback support
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    Built-in file upload handling with object storage integration
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    Schedule and run background tasks with cron-like syntax
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## Use Cases

TrailBase is perfect for building:

* **Mobile Apps**: Native iOS and Android apps with Flutter or Swift/Kotlin
* **Web Applications**: Full-stack web apps with React, Vue, or vanilla JavaScript
* **Desktop Applications**: Cross-platform desktop apps with Electron or Tauri
* **Prototypes**: Rapid MVP development with minimal setup
* **Internal Tools**: Admin dashboards and internal services
* **IoT Applications**: Edge computing with minimal resource footprint

## Community & Support

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  <Card title="Documentation" icon="book-open" href="/introduction">
    Comprehensive guides and API reference
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  <Card title="GitHub" icon="github" href="https://github.com/trailbaseio/trailbase">
    Star us on GitHub and contribute to the project
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    Common questions and answers
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  <Card title="Benchmarks" icon="chart-bar" href="/resources/benchmarks">
    Performance comparisons with other backends
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