Fireproof

The way we build software is undergoing a revolution. With AI-assisted development, anyone can easily create an app. But while frontends generate effortlessly, backends still require a lot of technical knowledge and heavy lifting, slowing down innovation. Fireproof is ?????? local first, open source database designed to empower the next generation of app builders—vibe coders—by making the backend less of a headache. No complex server setups, no frustrating sync issues—just seamless backend functionality that simply works. Whether you’re prototyping an idea or shipping a full product, Fireproof lets you focus on creation, not configuration. Get ready to "embrace exponentials": https://lnkd.in/g2inK39D

Next at Monday, March 17th at Sync SF, J Chris Anderson will demo how easy it is to make an app in minutes using Fireproof. RSVP (https://lu.ma/sync-sf) if you're in the Bay Area to see what's new in the local-first realm from these community leaders: Kyle Mathews, founder?ElectricSQL, Gatsby Sam Bhagwat, founder?Mastra, Gatsby Chris Anderson, founder?Fireproof, Couchbase Natalie Vais, product lead Google Firestore, partner Spark Capital Jack McCloy, engineering manager Snowflake, local-first thought leader Yonatan F., CEO?Vella, founder?lofi.software

Our first Fireside Chat of the year is tomorrow morning (Thursday, January 30th at 9:00am PST). We'll have a few community members joining us to showcase their recent projects, including JohnPaul who will demo his app Viz Analytics which makes it easy to upload and browse Excel (.xls) and CSV spreadsheets in realtime. RSVP to get the link to this virtual gathering -> https://lu.ma/gbo7fxlw

On this week’s Hamburger Business Review with K. Mike Merrill and Zach Rose, guest Cabel Sasser (co-founder of Panic, Inc.) expressed admiration for McDonald’s and their ability to maintain consistency in the flavor of their Sweet & Sour sauce for decades. The idea of consistency breeding trust resonates deeply with database users. At Fireproof, we understand that our users need a system that performs reliably every time—no surprises, just dependable results. For businesses of all sizes, “Building trust starts with how you store your data.” That’s why Fireproof is redefining secure storage, setting a new standard for speed, safety, and affordability. Learn more about why The Hamburger Business Review sees Fireproof as a game-changer in secure storage.

If you're using Fireproof, we would like to hear from you. As a "Thank You!" for ?????????????? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ???????????? this week, we will mail you one of our much-coveted hand-printed Fireproof shirts, which come in both masculine and feminine cuts. SURVEY --> https://lnkd.in/gsTbDHxf

Community member Jim Pick integrated the Anthropic Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Fireproof to build an interactive, AI-agent driven to-do list that syncs anywhere in minutes. By combining private app data with Claude’s language capabilities, anyone can naturally add, complete, and manage tasks through a chat interface. This example shows how easy it is to extend AI models with custom capabilities. https://lnkd.in/gf4mNiqF

We're hosting a bike ride in Atlanta, GA this Sunday to showcase Bloopernet, a virtual drum machine using Fireproof and Netlify that syncs multiple mobile devices so you can collaborate on music with everyone in the group as you roll. RSVP to the ride: https://lu.ma/ty8ez8k2 Ride ends at 97 Estoria around 4pm EST where anyone is welcome to meet our engineering team and to geek out about what we've all been working on. Shout out to RenderATL (Render Atlanta) for helping get the word out!

Feeling grateful for all of the friends who have supported us this year by pitching in to the code, providing business insight, and spreading the word about Fireproof.

Fireproof is tamperproof and built for distributed provenance tracking, or as Marcus Estes says we make your live data have “Radical audibility.” ??

We are launching on Hacker News today, we'd love your feedback!