kyoto-cabinet
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Description:
Library of routines for managing a database
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: database key-value embedded storage c++
Install: brew install kyoto-cabinet
About:
KyotoCabinet is a lightweight key-value database library offering high-performance storage and retrieval. It provides a simple API for managing hash tables and B+ trees, supporting both on-disk and in-memory storage. Its main value proposition is its extreme speed and efficiency for embedded database needs.
Key Features:
  • High-performance read/write operations
  • Support for hash and tree databases
  • Minimalist API design
  • Embedded library (no server process)
Use Cases:
  • Caching frequently accessed data
  • Persistent storage for high-speed applications
  • Embedded database for mobile or desktop apps
Alternatives:
  • LevelDB – Similar performance profile, but KyotoCabinet offers a simpler API and different concurrency model
  • SQLite – SQLite supports SQL and relational data, whereas KyotoCabinet is strictly a key-value store
Version History
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