Database options for Capacitor 8.0 (iOS/MacCatalyst) - Seeking SPM stability

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Hi everyone,

I’ve just started a new project using Capacitor 8.0.0 (Blazor WASM) and I am looking for a reliable, SPM-compatible database solution for iOS and MacCatalyst.

As many of you know, Capacitor 8 relies heavily on the Swift Package Manager. I’ve tried the community SQLite plugins, but I’m facing significant build issues on macOS (errors like Missing package product CapApp-SPM or compilation failures in Xcode). It seems the migration path for free SQLite plugins to version 8 is still very rocky.

My requirements:

  • Persistent Storage: Data must survive WebView cache purges (stored in native folders).

  • MacCatalyst Support: Essential for my desktop target.

  • License: Preferably free / open-source.

My Questions:

  1. Are there any native DB plugins (SQL or NoSQL) that are already fully compatible with Capacitor 8’s SPM structure?

  2. Given the current plugin situation, would it be a “best practice” to use SQLite WASM inside the WebView and persist the data via the @capacitor/filesystem plugin instead?

I want to avoid a “legacy” setup with CocoaPods and stay within the modern Capacitor 8 ecosystem. Any advice from those already working with v8 would be great!

pc