Datasette
Turns a database file into a browsable, shareable website.
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Datasette takes a SQLite file and gives you a page where anyone can search, filter and export the data. It is open source, made by one developer, and easy to run on a small server.
You need a database to start with, so Delivery is a 3.
- Turns a database file into a website
- Search, filter and export from the browser
- Needs a database to start with
What stands out
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For comparison, we also reviewed Pinterest (13/30) as a benchmark.
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