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24 alternatives to A JSON database on the filesystem with indexes

:man: a simple, git diffable JSON database on yer filesystem. By the power of NodeJS - DO-SAY-GO/sirdb

A JSON database that stores data on the filesystem with indexing capabilities. Built for developers who need a lightweight alternative to traditional databases for projects that don't require a full server setup. The… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. A JSON database on the filesystem with indexes launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Sir – Git-diff-able JSON database on yer filesystem▲115

   :man: a simple, git diffable JSON database on yer filesystem. By the power of NodeJS - DO-SAY-GO/sirdb

   2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Sirdb – simple Git diffable toy database on the filesystem▲7

   :man: a simple, git diffable JSON database on yer filesystem. By the power of NodeJS - DO-SAY-GO/sirdb

   2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   Stubdb – database for projects too small to fail▲9

   :man: a simple, git diffable JSON database on yer filesystem. By the power of NodeJS - DO-SAY-GO/sirdb

   2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   JSONBase▲118

   API based JSON storage

   2019 · its alternatives →

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   SirixDB – Bitemporal binary JSON database system and event store▲109

   I had already posted the project a couple of years ago, and it gained some interest, but a lot of stuff has been done since then, especially regarding performance, a completely new JSON store, a REST API, various internals refactored, an improved JSONiq based query engine allowing updates, implementing set-oriented join optimizations, a now already dated web UI, a new Kotlin based CLI, a Python and TypeScript client to ease the use of Sirix... First prototypes from a precursor stem already from 2005. So, what is it all about? The system uses ideas from ZFS (a keyed index trie, storing…

   2023 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   JSON For You – Visualize JSON in graph or table views▲211

   After two years of improvement, I think it's time to share it with you all. Here’s a quick overview: - Common features include validation, formatting, minification, and more. - Visualize JSON in a graph or table view. - Structured comparison with fallback to text comparison. - Navigate though JSON using JSON pointer. - Supports jq. Would love to hear the community's questions, thoughts and comments!

   2024 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   A Database Written in Golang▲277

   Recently created a minimal persistent relational database in Go. Main focus was on implementing & understanding working the of database, storage management & transaction handling. Use of B+ Tree for storage engine(support for indexing), managing a Free List (for reusing nodes), Support for transactions, Concurrent Reads. Still have many things to add & fix like query processing being one of the main & fixing some bugs Repo link - https://github.com/Sahilb315/AtomixDB Would love to hear your thoughts

   2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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   RipDB▲65

   Fast, decentralized key-value Store for web3 builders

   2022 · zdenham.github.io · its alternatives →

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   a small weekendish project - JSON Blob▲106

   2013 · jsonblob.com · its alternatives →

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    JSON storage bins with schema validation▲74

    2018 · npoint.io · its alternatives →

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    jql – Easier jq Alternative with a Lispy Syntax Written in Go▲217

    Easy JSON Query Processor with a Lispy syntax in Go - cube2222/jql

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Pantry – Free JSON Storage for Personal Projects▲105

    Pantry is a free, API based JSON storage solution for small projects. We help developers build projects quickly

    2020 · getpantry.cloud · its alternatives →

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    JSONlite – A simple, serverless, zero-configuration JSON document store▲74

    A simple, self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration, json document store. - nodesocket/jsonlite

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    BedquiltDB – A Mongo-like JSON doc store built on Postgres▲145

    2016 · bedquiltdb.github.io · its alternatives →

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    Godb is a simple Go ORM for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite and SQL Server▲205

    A Go SQL query builder and struct mapper. Contribute to samonzeweb/godb development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2016 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Squirrelbyte – a SQLite-based JSON document server▲118

    2021 · squirrelbyte.com · its alternatives →

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    Jason – A new JSON Library for Go▲106

    Easy-to-use JSON Library for Go. Contribute to antonholmquist/jason development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2014 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Unbounded▲149

    Serverless NoSQL database you query with JavaScript

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    Restdb.io – a plug and play database service▲101

    Simple online database service in the cloud with NoSQL, REST API, low code javascript hooks, MongoDB support and more. Perfect for API automation, custom development, enterprise, backoffice, serverless backends, database driven websites. It provides easy collaboration and data management with secure

    2016 · restdb.io · its alternatives →

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    Slashbase – open-source collaborative IDE for databases in browser▲89

    Hello HN! My name is Paras and I am building this project called Slashbase. It's an open-source collaborative IDE for databases in browser. Connect to your database, browse data, run a bunch of queries or share queries within your team, right from your browser. Works with two types of databases: PostgreSQL and MongoDB. It's written in Golang and Nextjs React Framework and runs as a single binary. Features: - Cloud based: Setup on your server. Works in browser. - Easy to use: with minimal interface it is simple to use. - Collaborative: Works with your teams. Easy sharing queries within team.…

    2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    A fast JSON library for Go▲119

    Fast JSON encoder/decoder compatible with encoding/json for Go - goccy/go-json

    2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Daba – Turn your JSON into a database▲15

    Hi all, I built this tool when I needed a simple LocalStorage-esque database for a client project, and figured others might want something similar. Basically turns your JSON into a query-able, hosted database in seconds. You can read/update/delete JSON files by path, just like you would in Javascript. So, something like get(”users[7].address”) And while we’re at it, I also built a simple file storage service where you upload a file and it gives you the URL back. A lot of my (and other devs friends') side projects will never require more data than a JSON file can handle. Yet we…

    2023 · daba.so · its alternatives →

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    JSON5 — modern JSON▲64

    JSON5 — JSON for Humans. Contribute to json5/json5 development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2012 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    A simple API to store and retrieve JSON objects▲18

    2015 · openbucket.io · its alternatives →

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