honker

Durable queues for SQLite.

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· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Adds pub/sub, task queue, and event streams to SQLite. No need for client polling or a broker. Shipped as a SQLite extension with bindings for Python, Node, Rust, Go, Ruby, etc. Allows an INSERT and enqueue as part of the same transaction (with rollback). Also supports cron.

Tradeoffs

Polling is via a SELECT per millisecond per database, which should be lightweight, but is an extra high-frequency query. Still experimental.

Is honker a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2026-05-07. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Developers using SQLite who need durable queues

Why consider it

Adds pub/sub, task queue, and event streams to SQLite without needing a broker

Keep in mind

May introduce extra high-frequency queries due to polling

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