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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 31/03/2026

Our third #special is out. CfP for @localfirstconf.com 2026 is open. @adamwiggins.bsky.social and @schickling.dev discuss this year’s conference themes. Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 02/09/2025

Our second #special is out. Following the great success of @localfirstconf.com in Berlin, we're excited to share more about the vision for SyncConf 2025 in SF. Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 17/06/2025

Episode #26 is out. Adam Fish on building sync engines at scale with Ditto and Realm. Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 26/05/2025

Episode #25 is out. Tanner Linsley on React Query, TanStack DB and building great developer tools. Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 06/05/2025

Episode #24 is out. Ben Holmes (@bholmes.dev) on exploring local-first software by building a simple sync engine from scratch. Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 29/04/2025

This is a community effort. All data is open source and maintained in collaboration with the tool authors themselves. Want to add or update info? Submit a PR on GitHub.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 29/04/2025

New to some concepts? We've got you covered. Every term and metric comes with clear, detailed explanations to help you make informed decisions.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 29/04/2025

Every view is shareable. Found a useful combination of tools? Share it instantly with your team via a link or QR code.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 29/04/2025

Use powerful filters to narrow down technologies based on your specific needs - whether it's React compatibility, offline support, or platform requirements. Find the perfect match for your project.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 29/04/2025

Navigating local-first tech can be overwhelming. Sync engines, CRDTs, reactive databases - where do you start? We've created an interactive resource to help you explore and compare all the options in one place.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 29/04/2025

Announcing the Local-First Landscape A comprehensive guide to help developers choose the right tools for building local-first applications. localfirst.fm/landscape

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 15/04/2025

Episode #23 is out. Sujay Jayakar (@sujayakar.bsky.social) on building the sync engine behind Dropbox and Convex. Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 25/03/2025

Episode #22 is out. Paul Butler on Jamsocket, Y-Sweet and when to build vs buy a sync engine. Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 25/02/2025

Episode #21 is out. Seph Gentle on Google Wave, eg-walker, rich text editing and thoughts on AI. Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 04/02/2025

Episode #20 is out. Adam Wulf (@adamwulf.bsky.social) on the evolution of Muse, life as a solopreneur and analytics in local-first applications. Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 14/01/2025

Episode #19 is out. Brooklyn Zelenka (@expede.wtf) on decentralized, local-first authorization and access control discussing projects such as UCAN, Beehive and Beelay. Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 31/12/2024

Our first #special is out. Apps vs Files with Gordon Brander , Peter van Hardenberg & Jess Martin (@jessmart.in) . Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · 03/12/2024

Episode #18 is out. James Arthur (@thruflo.com) on ElectricSQL, read/write-path syncing and PGlite to run Postgres everywhere via WASM. Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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