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Probably because SQLite is one of (if not THE most) widely used database implementations for IoT software in the world.

That’s like asking why someone made a package for javascript.

SQLite is the most widely used database in the world. Full stop.

after a few things like hosts files which exist on every major operating system including windows

You can find dozens of SQlite databases on a single phone if you want to be pedantic