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SQLite extension + bindings for Postgres NOTIFY/LISTEN semantics with durable queues, streams, pub/sub, and scheduler

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Honker – Postgres NOTIFY/LISTEN Semantics for SQLite

by russellthehippo·Apr 23, 2026·327 points·84 comments

AI Analysis

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WAL-based push semantics eliminate polling—Redis queues without the Redis.

Strengths
  • WAL file notifications achieve single-digit millisecond cross-process delivery
  • Queue operations commit atomically with business writes in same transaction
  • Multiple language bindings wrap one Rust extension definition
Weaknesses
  • Marked experimental with API changes expected before stable release
  • SQLite-only limits adoption compared to broker-based solutions
Target Audience

Developers using SQLite who need pub/sub without adding Redis

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