CouchDB
Schema-Free Distributed Database
CouchDB
Your app works offline, syncs automatically. Perfect for field workers, mobile apps, or anywhere internet isn't reliable. Used by the Red Cross in disaster zones and United Airlines on 3,000+ planes.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Database |
| Deployments | 28 |
| Tech Stack | Apache CouchDB, HTTP, JSON |
| Tags | Web Development, Distributed |
Features
- Works without internet - Your app never stops working, even offline
- Auto-sync when online - Data seamlessly updates when connection returns
- No data loss - Changes made offline sync perfectly when back online
- Conflict resolution - Handles situations where multiple people edit the same data
- Battle-tested reliability - Trusted by organizations in critical situations worldwide
- Simple REST API - Developers can integrate without complex setup
- Web-based admin - Manage your database from any browser, no special tools needed
- Store any file type - Attach images, PDFs, or documents directly to records
Use Cases
- Field service apps - Technicians work offline, sync when they get signal
- Mobile point-of-sale - Retail systems that work during network outages
- Emergency services - Critical apps that must work in disaster areas without connectivity
- Rural or remote apps - Perfect for areas with unreliable internet access
- Distributed teams - Systems that work across unreliable networks globally
- Healthcare on-the-go - Medical records accessible even without hospital network
Quick Deploy
Deploy this template with one click on CloudStation:
https://app.cloud-station.io/template-store/couchdb?deploy=trueConfiguration
Key environment variables for CouchDB:
| Variable | Description |
|---|---|
COUCHDB_USER | Administrator username |
COUCHDB_PASSWORD | Administrator password |
COUCHDB_SECRET | Cookie authentication secret |
COUCHDB_ERLANG_COOKIE | Erlang distribution cookie for clustering |
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