datasette-export-database 0.3a1

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Learn about the release of datasette-export-database 0.3a1, a plugin for exporting SQLite databases, and how to use it to export a copy of a mutable database on demand

intermediate Published 15 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Install the datasette-export-database plugin using pip
  2. Configure the plugin to work with your Datasette instance
  3. Use the plugin to export a copy of a mutable SQLite database on demand
  4. Test the exported database to ensure data integrity
  5. Explore the plugin's documentation for advanced usage and customization options
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and data scientists working with Datasette and SQLite databases can benefit from this plugin to export databases on demand

Key Insight

💡 The datasette-export-database plugin provides a convenient way to export mutable SQLite databases, making it easier to work with data in Datasette

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Learn about the release of datasette-export-database 0.3a1, a plugin for exporting SQLite databases, and how to use it to export a copy of a mutable database on demand

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Title: Release: datasette-export-database 0.3a1

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Published Time: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:30:41 GMT

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15th April 2026

Release[datasette-export-database 0.3a1](https://github.com/datasette/datasette-export-database/releases/tag/0.3a1)— Export a copy of a mutable SQLite database on demand

This plugin was using the `ds_csrftoken` cookie as part of a custom signed URL, which needed upgrading now that Datasette 1.0a27 [no longer sets that cookie](https://simonwillison.net/2026/Apr/14/replace-token-based-csrf/).

Posted [15th April 2026](https://simonwillison.net/2026/Apr/15/) at 11:52 pm

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