SQLite
Embedded relational database engine
JS/TSPython
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Overall Rank
Not in top 20
16%
Pick Rate
20 of 125 (CI: 10.6–23.4%)
20
Primary Picks
of 125 extractable
35
Alt Picks
also mentioned 34x
Strong Default
Category Tier
58.4% winner dominance
In Databases
Full comparison →PostgreSQL73/125 (58.4%) CI: 49.6–66.7%
Supabase30/125 (24%) CI: 17.4–32.2%
SQLite20/125 (16%) CI: 10.6–23.4%
By Model
Sonnet 4.5
11.1%
avg across repos
Opus 4.5
21%
avg across repos
Opus 4.6
17%
avg across repos
Per-Repo Breakdown
| Repo | Stack | Sonnet | Opus 4.5 | Opus 4.6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TaskFlowJS/TS | Next.js 14, TypeScript, App Router | — | 6.7% | — |
DataPipelinePython | FastAPI, Python 3.11, Pydantic | — | 33.3% | 35.7% |
InvoiceTrackerJS/TS | Vite, React 18, TypeScript | 33.3% | 23.1% | 15.4% |
Key Insight
Supabase was recommended as an all-in-one (DB + auth + storage) for React SPAs. MongoDB received zero primary picks but was heavily mentioned (17 alt picks + 30 mentions). Models know it; they just don't default to it.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Claude Code recommend SQLite?
- SQLite appears in 16% of Databases responses. The category leader is PostgreSQL at 58.4%.
- What databases tool does Claude Code prefer?
- PostgreSQL leads at 58.4%. The category is classified as "Strong Default" (50–75% dominance). Other options include Supabase (24%) and SQLite (16%).
- How do different Claude models compare on SQLite?
- Across repos, Sonnet 4.5 averages 11.1%, Opus 4.5 averages 21%, and Opus 4.6 averages 17% for SQLite.