Quick start

An Eidos File stores structured data in a portable SQLite file. Open one in the browser, work locally with the CLI, or manage a folder of files with Eidos Lite.

Open one file in a browser Create or edit a local file without installing an application.

Create and serve a file with the CLI Install the CLI, create a file, and open the local editor.

Manage a local Space with Eidos Lite Use an ordinary folder for multiple files, local history, and optional Sync.

Add Eidos to an application Use the Eidos File Runtime or shared React UI.

About Eidos Files

An Eidos File is a SQLite application file with a versioned format for tables, fields, records, relations, and saved views. Web Editor, Eidos Lite, and CLI Serve use the same Runtime to read and edit it.

Read Core concepts for Runtime, Space, and Graft, or go directly to the user guide.