---
title: "Using ElectricSQL to build a local-first application"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/using-electricsql-to-build-a-local-first-application-wu2gdcsdg
source_url: https://blog.logrocket.com/using-electricsql-build-local-first-app/
type: article
source: "LogRocket"
published: 2023-12-01T14:03:12.595Z
updated: 2026-05-14T02:14:31.441Z
tags: ["local-first", "postgresql", "react"]
reading_time: 14
upvotes: 9
comments: 1
language: en
---

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# Using ElectricSQL to build a local-first application

**[LogRocket](https://daily.dev/sources/logrocket)** · 14 min read · 9 upvotes · 1 comments

## Summary

ElectricSQL is a sync layer between apps and PostgreSQL database that enables building local-first and reactive applications. It seamlessly syncs data between local and remote databases, but has limitations and is not yet ready for production use. To get started with ElectricSQL, a starter kit is available. Shapes are used to subscribe to changes in the remote database. The ElectricWrapper component initiates the Electric client. Cards can be added and their status can be updated in the Kanban board. ElectricSQL supports offline functionality.

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**@cmaco** · 1 upvotes

> alpha :(, lets go production ....

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Tags: [#local-first](https://daily.dev/tags/local-first), [#postgresql](https://daily.dev/tags/postgresql), [#react](https://daily.dev/tags/react)

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