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Dev tools · August 2, 2016

Noms – The versioned, forkable, syncable database

The versioned, forkable, syncable database. Contribute to attic-labs/noms development by creating an account on GitHub.

Noms – The versioned, forkable, syncable database launched on August 2, 2016 with 43 votes, #1,662 of 3,856 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

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Noms is a database system designed for developers that emphasizes versioning, forking, and synchronization capabilities. It treats data similarly to how version control systems handle code, allowing users to track changes over time and create branches. The system is built to handle distributed workflows where multiple versions of data need to be managed and merged together. Noms is open-source and available on GitHub, making it accessible for developers working on projects requiring sophisticated data management beyond traditional databases.

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