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Database Entry

GraphLite


GraphLite is an embedded graph database written in Rust that implements the ISO GQL standard. It utilizes a Sled-based storage engine and operates without a client-server architecture, targeting applications requiring lightweight and portable graph data management.

Source Code
https://github.com/GraphLite-AI/GraphLite[01]
Developer
Country of Origin
US
Start Year
2025
Project Types
Commercial, Open Source
Written in
Rust
Embeds / Uses
Sled
Inspired By
SQLite
Operating Systems
Linux, macOS
License
Apache v2

Database Entry

GraphLite


GraphLite is an embedded graph database written in Rust that implements the ISO GQL standard. It utilizes a Sled-based storage engine and operates without a client-server architecture, targeting applications requiring lightweight and portable graph data management.

History


The goal of the GraphLite project is to create an open-source DBMS that provides SQLite-like simplicity for graph databases.

Data Model


Query Interface


GQL

System Architecture


Revision #2