apache-polaris ☆

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Description:
Interoperable, open source catalog for Apache Iceberg

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.1.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Databases

Tags: apache-iceberg data-catalog data-mesh open-source analytics

Install: brew install apache-polaris

About:
Apache Polaris is an open-source catalog for Apache Iceberg that provides a unified interface for managing table metadata across multiple cloud platforms and regions. It enables seamless interoperability between different Iceberg implementations while ensuring consistent governance and discovery of data assets. The catalog serves as a centralized registry for Iceberg tables, simplifying data mesh architectures and cross-platform analytics workflows.

Key Features:

Unified catalog for Apache Iceberg across environments
Multi-cloud interoperability and vendor neutrality
Centralized metadata management and governance
Open source with Apache-2.0 license
Seamless integration with existing Iceberg deployments

Use Cases:

Managing Iceberg tables across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
Building data mesh architectures with centralized catalog governance
Enabling cross-platform analytics with consistent metadata access
Standardizing table discovery and management in enterprise data lakes

Alternatives:

Nessie – Nessie provides Git-like branching for Iceberg tables, while Polaris focuses on interoperable catalog services without branching features
AWS Glue Data Catalog – Glue is AWS-specific, while Polaris offers vendor-neutral, multi-cloud catalog capabilities

License: Apache-2.0

Dependencies: openjdk

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

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