Question 1

How do I add pb-ext to an existing PocketBase project?

Accepted Answer

Import the pb-ext core in your Go code and use options like WithPocketbase to attach to your instance, as shown in the Quick Start. You'll need to restructure your main.go file and register collections and routes.

Question 2

What's the difference between pb-ext and building custom monitoring for PocketBase?

Accepted Answer

pb-ext offers a pre-built, integrated suite with logging, analytics, and API docs, saving development time, but provides less customization flexibility compared to hand-rolled solutions tailored to specific needs.

Question 3

Does pb-ext affect PocketBase performance?

Accepted Answer

It adds overhead for monitoring and logging, which could impact performance in high-traffic scenarios. However, it's designed for production use, and you can monitor metrics via the built-in dashboard to assess impact.

Question 4

How to generate OpenAPI specs with pb-ext?

Accepted Answer

Use the pb-cli toolchain with flags like --build-only for development or --production for build-time generation, as detailed in the OpenAPI Spec Generation section. Programmatic options are also available via SpecGenerator.

Question 5

Can I use pb-ext without deep Go knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Basic deployment requires Go for setup and configuration, but once running, features are accessible via web interfaces. For advanced customizations or troubleshooting, Go proficiency is necessary.

Question 6

What analytics does pb-ext track and is it GDPR compliant?

Accepted Answer

It tracks page views, device types, and browsers without storing IP or user agent in reserved _analytics collections, making it GDPR-compliant by design, with automatic data retention policies.

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