HexSync — A local CRDT daemon (the Redis of local-first software)

· Users Rust Lang · May 11, 2026, 3:22 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the development of HexSync, a local CRDT daemon that enables local processes to share live states without utilizing the cloud. Built in Rust, HexSync offers an IPC daemon that simplifies CRDT data management, positioning itself as an alternative to cloud-based solutions like Redis. The author shares implementation details and invites feedback on the protocol used.