No or Few Databases (Local-First & Flat Files)
Web Everything apps prioritize local-first architectures, flat files (Markdown, YAML, JSON), and lightweight embedded stores (such as SQLite) over complex external database engines. By keeping state close to the user and in open, human-readable formats, apps gain instant backup capabilities, straightforward version control, and true data portability without database lock-in or fragile cloud synchronization services.
Run on Docker Anywhere
Every application is packaged for universal, effortless deployment. A single container image or minimal docker-compose setup can run on any infrastructure—from a low-cost $5 VPS or home lab Raspberry Pi to bare-metal servers or cloud providers. There are zero dependencies on vendor-proprietary managed cloud services, making self-hosting accessible to everyone.
Lean Server Processes (Rust & Go)
Backends are compiled to single, self-contained native binaries using Rust or Go. These lean server processes boast instant cold starts, minimal CPU and RAM usage (often under 20MB), and exceptional concurrency throughput. This ecological compute footprint reduces energy consumption and operational costs while providing rock-solid stability and zero garbage-collection pauses.
Pure HTML, CSS & Vanilla JavaScript
Frontends embrace modern web standards. By building with semantic HTML5, pure CSS, and vanilla JavaScript instead of heavy multi-megabyte frontend frameworks, our applications load in milliseconds, consume minimal mobile battery, and endure for decades without requiring continuous dependency migrations or breaking build tooling.
Local Storage & Offline-First Resilience
User data lives primarily in the client's browser using standard LocalStorage, IndexedDB, or the Origin Private File System (OPFS). Combined with Service Workers, apps are fully functional offline and remain accessible even without an internet connection or when traveling.
Decentralized & Sovereign Identity
Authentication is open, decentralized, and user-centric through protocols like Authes OIDC and Client Identifier Metadata Documents (CIMD). Users maintain control over their identity without being captive to big-tech identity providers or tracking networks.