iowow ☆
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Description:
C utility library and persistent key/value storage engine
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c-library database keyvalue embedded storage acid
Install: brew install iowow
About:
Iowow is a high-performance C utility library featuring a persistent, mmap-based key/value storage engine. It provides ACID-compliant transactions, cursor iteration, and supports multiple database formats including B+ tree and fixed-length records. The library is designed for embedded use, offering zero-copy data access and efficient memory management.
Key Features:
  • Persistent mmap-based key/value storage engine
  • ACID-compliant transactions with cursor support
  • High performance with zero-copy data access
  • Multiple database formats (B+ tree, fixed-length, etc.)
  • Embedded C library with no external dependencies
Use Cases:
  • Embedded database for C/C++ applications
  • High-performance local data caching
  • Persistent storage for IoT and edge devices
  • Building custom database solutions
Alternatives:
  • LMDB – Iowow offers similar mmap performance with more flexible database formats and built-in utilities
  • RocksDB – Iowow is lighter weight and simpler for embedded use cases without LSM complexity
  • SQLite – Iowow provides raw key/value performance without SQL overhead for simpler access patterns
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 2:17pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 905f605e
Sep 14, 2024 9:24am 0 VERSION_BUMP 5135234e
Jul 17, 2024 8:45pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c622dcbf
Jul 17, 2024 12:13pm 0 NEW 4a447c9d
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