Cloudflare Acquires Outerbase
a year ago
- #Cloudflare
- #Acquisition
- #Database
- Cloudflare has acquired Outerbase, integrating its database management tools into Cloudflare's platform.
- Outerbase simplifies database interaction with features like table browsing, query editing, and visualization, making data accessible to both developers and non-developers.
- Starbase, a SQLite-compatible database built on Cloudflare's Durable Objects, offers automatic REST APIs, row-level security, and WebSocket support.
- The integration will bring Outerbase's data explorer, REST APIs, and query editor to Cloudflare's dashboard, enhancing D1 and Durable Objects.
- Outerbase's hosted cloud will shut down on October 15, 2025, but self-hosting options will remain available.
- Future updates include improved Durable Objects experience, Workflow visualization, and pre- and post-query hooks for D1.
- The acquisition aims to make data more accessible and intuitive, leveraging Cloudflare's infrastructure and Outerbase's developer experience.