SlimStorage

SlimStorage is a versatile self-hosted backend solution designed for side projects, offering a robust key/value store and event API within a single PHP file. This lightweight application is crafted to facilitate quick and straightforward data storage and retrieval without the complexities usually associated with backend systems.

Key Features:

• Key/Value Store: Efficiently store a wide range of data, from JSON to simple strings, each with its own isolated namespace.
• Event API: Push time-series data with remarkable precision, ideal for collecting metrics, analytics, or sensor readings.
• Admin Dashboard: A comprehensive interface for managing API keys, exploring stored data, testing endpoints, and viewing logs.
• Superadmin Panel: Access detailed analytics, manage user accounts, and monitor system usage effortlessly.

Live Demo

Explore a fully functional demo by visiting the Live Demo where mock data can be tested without any installation required.

Example Use Case

An exemplary application utilizing SlimStorage is the Berlin Radiation Monitor, which leverages the Event API to gather and display real-time Geiger counter readings. This showcases the API's capabilities in pushing sensor data with millisecond precision, optimizing query performance, and visualizing time-series data over various timeframes.

Why Choose SlimStorage?

SlimStorage breaks free from vendor lock-in and recurring costs. It is designed for users who need a straightforward API to handle data with minimal setup, making it ideal for:

• Mobile applications requiring cloud synchronization.
• IoT devices transmitting sensor information.
• Quick-backend solutions for side projects.
• Teams that prioritize data control and management.

Getting Started

Setting up SlimStorage is seamless:

1. Download the Installer: Obtain the single installer file from the GitHub releases.
2. Run the Installation Wizard: Follow guided steps to configure database settings and prepare the system.
3. Secure Your Installation: Remove the installer after setup to maintain security.

Dashboard Overview

Post-login through Google OAuth, access the admin dashboard featuring:

• API Key Management: Easily create and manage secure API keys with usage statistics available at a glance.
• Data Explorer: Browse and filter through stored key/value data to assist in debugging and data management.
• API Documentation: A built-in reference for all available API endpoints with example requests ready for immediate use.

High Performance

SlimStorage supports event data with optimized schemas for efficient querying. Aggregate performance statistics reveal that defining schemas allows queries that would normally take seconds to complete in mere milliseconds.

Security Highlights

• 100% prepared statements, completely safeguarding against SQL injection.
• Secure session management with HTTP-only and SameSite attributes.
• Configurable rate limiting to enhance API security and usage management.

Final Thoughts

With its simple installation process, lightweight architecture, and powerful features, SlimStorage is an ideal backend solution for any development project requiring efficient data management while maintaining full control over data storage.