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AI · November 30, 2023

Why an Open Source JSON-LD Database

We are pleased to launch a public preview of an open source JSON-LD database which combines the simplicity of a document db with the analytical power of semantic graph. We hope it is approachable for most any developer while having the capabilities, when needed, for data interoperability, embedded cell-level security (ReBAC style), rich shape/schema restrictions, data provenance (time travel), and fact inferencing. Why did our team at Fluree build this? Data is increasingly critical for great decision making, AI, and more. The way we typically store and manage data, mainly as an…

Why an Open Source JSON-LD Database launched on November 30, 2023 with 16 votes, #1,319 of 4,333 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.

In plain words

This is an open source JSON-LD database that combines document database simplicity with semantic graph capabilities. Built by Fluree, it serves developers who need to manage and analyze data effectively. Key features include cell-level security, schema restrictions, data provenance with time-travel capabilities, and fact inferencing, making it suitable for applications requiring data interoperability and complex access control alongside traditional database operations.

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From the sources

FlureeDB is the verifiable knowledge graph database — temporal RDF with complete history, integrated search, triple-level access control, and git-like branching in one Rust binary.

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In the maker’s words, at launch

We are pleased to launch a public preview of an open source JSON-LD database which combines the simplicity of a document db with the analytical power of semantic graph. We hope it is approachable for most any developer while having the capabilities, when needed, for data interoperability, embedded cell-level security…

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