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Life & fun · August 25, 2026

LatticeDB – Like SQLite but for graph databases

We have been using graph DBs more and more at work. I found them painful to work with locally and decided to try and build something better.

LatticeDB – Like SQLite but for graph databases launched on August 25, 2026 with 190 votes, #165 of 23,274 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches.

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In plain words

LatticeDB is an embedded, single-file graph database designed for developers building AI and RAG applications. It functions similarly to SQLite but for graph data, offering vector search and full-text search capabilities. The tool addresses the complexity of working with graph databases locally by providing a lightweight, easy-to-use alternative. LatticeDB is intended for developers who need graph database functionality without the overhead of traditional database systems.

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From the sources

Embedded single-file knowledge graph database with vector search and full-text search for AI/RAG apps - jeffhajewski/latticedb

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