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Is it possible to use local SQLite3 file with FileSystemAPI and WebAssembly in a web app?

Considering that:

  • Browser's File System API enables web apps to write on local files, without subsequent asks for permissions.
  • WebAssembly can run a native SQLite3 client.

It's possible to create a web app that asks for a local SQLite3 file and give WebAssembly client access to it? For example, to create a full-static "SQLite3 administrator" web app.

I want to start an open source project like this (React+Go+WebAssembly), as a proof of concept, but I don't know if these APIs support that.

Thanks!

Solution

  • This use case is exactly what the Storage Foundation API proposal was created for. You can test this API in Chrome by setting the #experimental-web-platform-features flag. If you run into any trouble, please file a new Issue in the GitHub repository.