kuzu
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Description:
Embeddable graph database management system built for query speed & scalability
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 11@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @kuzudb  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: graph-database database cypher embeddable analytics
Install: brew install kuzu
About:
Kuzu is an embeddable, high-performance graph database management system designed for query speed and scalability. It features a columnar storage architecture and a novel query processor to efficiently handle complex analytical graph queries. The system is optimized for data science and AI workloads, offering seamless integration as an embedded library.
Key Features:
  • Embeddable library (no server required)
  • Columnar storage for analytical queries
  • Cypher query language support
  • Extensible via User-Defined Functions (UDFs)
Use Cases:
  • Knowledge graph construction and querying
  • Fraud detection and financial crime analysis
  • Graph-based AI and machine learning pipelines
  • Network and IT infrastructure analysis
Alternatives:
  • Neo4j – Neo4j is a server-based architecture, whereas Kuzu is embeddable and focuses on analytical workloads.
  • Dgraph – Dgraph is distributed and GraphQL-native, while Kuzu is designed as an embedded library for local analytics.
Version History
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Sep 17, 2025 2:06pm 11 0 VERSION_BUMP b410eded
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