SMRTR ProgrammingAug 9, 2026Hacker News

A zero-dependency, ultra-lightweight database time machine for SQLite

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SQLite Time Machine is a zero-dependency, open-source tool built with pure PHP 8 and Vanilla JS that lets developers instantly rewind a SQLite database to any previous state during local development. A background watcher daemon auto-snapshots changes, while a visual web UI lets you scrub a timeline, compare table diffs, and restore with one click — no frameworks or npm required.

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