PocketBase — Backend as a Service

What is PocketBase?

PocketBase is an open-source backend that gives you a database, authentication system, file storage, and a real-time API — all in a single lightweight service. Think of it as a self-hosted Firebase or Supabase alternative.

In ServicePlus, PocketBase runs at pb.yourdomain.com and integrates natively with n8n for data-driven automation workflows.

Key capabilities

• Database — create collections (tables) with custom fields, relations, and validation rules
• Authentication — built-in user accounts, OAuth2, password reset, email verification
• File storage — upload and serve files attached to database records
• Realtime API — subscribe to database changes in real time (for live dashboards)
• Admin UI — a clean web interface for managing data without writing code
• REST API — every collection is automatically exposed as a REST endpoint

Business use cases

• Client portal — build a custom client-facing portal where clients can view their project status, invoices, or reports
• Internal CRM extension — store structured business data that does not fit in Mautic (e.g., custom project records, product catalog)
• n8n data store — use PocketBase as a persistent store for n8n workflow results and processed data
• Team authentication — manage team members with role-based access for internal applications
• File management — centralized file storage for documents shared between n8n workflows and client-facing applications

Connecting PocketBase to n8n

n8n includes a native PocketBase node. You can read, write, and query PocketBase collections directly from any workflow. Combined, they form a powerful data layer for business automation.

Adding PocketBase

sp add pocketbase

Access the admin panel at https://pb.yourdomain.com/_/ with the credentials from sp cred.