Documentation

Welcome to the ElectricSQL developer documentation.

ElectricSQL is a local-first software platform. Use it to build super fast, collaborative, offline-capable apps directly on Postgres.

New to ElectricSQL?

If you’re new to ElectricSQL, start with the Introduction, an interactive demo and tutorial introducing local-first development and the ElectricSQL system.

Start with the Introduction »

Or for the fastest way to start coding, jump in with the Quickstart guide.

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Example apps

See the example applications for reference code and to see what you can build with Electric:

Basic items

Minimal demo app showing how to create and remove items from a list.

LinearLite

Local-first project management app, based on a simplified Linear clone.

More details

See the Usage and Integrations guides, the API docs and the Reference section:

Usage guide

How to use ElectricSQL.

Integrations

Integrate ElectricSQL with your stack.

API docs

Normative API docs.

Reference

About the ElectricSQL system.

Source code

ElectricSQL is an open source project at github.com/electric-sql/electric. Check out the source code and development in progress there.

Support

See the Community page for information on support and events, including our community Discord where you can ask questions and get support.