We've been experimenting with a real-time, version-controlled NoDB for Deno & React called GoatDB. The idea is to remove backend complexity while keeping apps fast, offline-resilient, and easy to self-host.

Runs on the client – No backend required, incremental queries keep things efficient. Self-hosted & lightweight – Deploy a single executable, no server stack needed. Offline-first & resilient – Clients work independently & can restore state after server outages. Edge-native & fast – Real-time sync happens locally with minimal overhead.

Why We Built It: We needed something that’s simpler than Firebase, lighter than SQLite, and easier to self-host. GoatDB is great for realtime collaboration, offline, prototyping, single-tenant apps, or ultra-low-cost multi-tenant setups—without backend hassles.

Would love feedback from HN:

* Are there specific features or improvements that would make it more useful?

* How do you handle similar problems today, and what’s missing in existing solutions?

If you're interested in experimenting or contributing, the repo is here: GitHub Repo: https://github.com/goatplatform/todo

Looking forward to your thoughts!