fourstore
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Description:
Efficient, stable RDF database
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: rdf sparql semantic-web database linked-data
Install: brew install fourstore
About:
4store is a high-performance, lightweight RDF database server designed for storing and querying large volumes of semantic web data. It provides a robust SPARQL query endpoint and is optimized for speed and efficiency, making it suitable for both small projects and large-scale knowledge graphs. Its stability and straightforward architecture offer a reliable foundation for linked data applications.
Key Features:
  • High-performance SPARQL query engine
  • Efficient storage and memory management
  • Supports large-scale RDF datasets
  • Simple HTTP-based SPARQL endpoint
Use Cases:
  • Storing and serving linked data for web applications
  • Building knowledge graphs and semantic data backends
  • Data integration and analysis using SPARQL
Alternatives:
  • Virtuoso – More feature-rich but heavier and more complex to configure
  • Apache Jena – Java-based framework offering a broader set of APIs but different performance characteristics
Version History
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