Datasette
Open-source tool for exploring data and publishing it as a site and API.
Key features
- Import CSVs, JSON, and database connections
- Publish data as an interactive website and API
- Deploy datasets to Cloud Run, Heroku, or Vercel
- Create a JSON API without a custom backend
- Run permitted SQL writes and save stored queries
- Category
- Creators / Big Devs
- Who it's for
- Data journalists, curators, archivists, local governments, scientists, and researchers who share data.
- Tags
- simon willisondatabasehosting
- Website
- datasette.io
- Listed
- 2026-09-15
Frequently asked questions
Is Datasette free?
Yes. Datasette is open source and free to use.
What is Datasette used for?
Open-source tool for exploring data and publishing it as a site and API. Typical uses: import CSVs, JSON, and database connections; publish data as an interactive website and API; deploy datasets to Cloud Run, Heroku, or Vercel.
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