dbxml
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Description:
Embeddable XML database with XQuery support and other advanced features
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 6.1.4@4  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: xml-database xquery berkeley-db embedded-db xml-storage
Install: brew install dbxml
About:
Oracle Berkeley DB XML is an embeddable XML database that manages collections of XML documents. It provides XQuery and XPath support for querying and indexing XML data within applications. The platform integrates with the Berkeley DB storage engine to deliver robust transactional capabilities for data management.
Key Features:
  • Native XQuery and XPath 1.0/2.0 query support
  • Transactional ACID-compliant data storage
  • XML indexing for high-performance queries
  • Embeddable C++ library architecture
Use Cases:
  • Embedded XML data management in C++ applications
  • Document storage and retrieval for enterprise systems
  • Data processing pipelines requiring XQuery transformations
Alternatives:
  • eXist-db – eXist-db is a native XML database server, whereas Berkeley DB XML is an embeddable library
  • BaseX – BaseX is an XQuery processor and database server, while Berkeley DB XML focuses on embedded storage
License: AGPL-3.0-only
Dependencies: berkeley-db, xerces-c, xqilla
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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