elemental ☆
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Description:
Native XML Database with XQuery and XSLT
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 7.7.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: xml-database xquery xslt native-xml java developer-tools
Install: brew install --cask elemental
About:
Elemental is a native XML database designed for high-performance data storage and retrieval using XQuery and XSLT. It provides a robust, server-side environment for managing XML documents efficiently. This tool is ideal for applications requiring native XML processing capabilities without the overhead of traditional relational databases.
Key Features:
  • Native XML storage and querying
  • Full XQuery 3.1 and XSLT 2.0/3.0 support
  • High-performance transaction processing
  • Embedded or server deployment options
  • Java-based cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Content management systems requiring hierarchical data storage
  • Enterprise application backends processing XML-based data interchange
  • Document-centric applications needing complex XML transformations
Alternatives:
  • BaseX – BaseX is an open-source XML database with similar XQuery support, often used for smaller-scale deployments
  • eXist-db – eXist-db is a mature NoSQL document database specifically for XML, with a larger community ecosystem
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jul 13, 2026 7:12pm 7.7.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 8fda8552
Apr 28, 2026 10:03pm 7.6.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 608f7e82
Apr 28, 2026 10:27am 7.5.1 0 VERSION_BUMP bc4ef999
Dec 31, 2025 12:59am 7.5.0 0 VERSION_BUMP b5da826b
Sep 1, 2025 1:04am 7.3.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 747cebc0
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