librasterlite2 ☆

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Description:
Library to store and retrieve huge raster coverages

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Databases

Tags: geospatial raster sqlite data-storage gis

Install: brew install librasterlite2

About:
Librasterlite2 is an extension for SQLite designed to manage and retrieve massive raster datasets efficiently. It stores raster coverages as a single virtual table, optimizing access and querying of geospatial imagery. This library is ideal for applications requiring high-performance handling of large-scale raster data.

Key Features:

SQLite-based storage for portability and simplicity
Supports huge raster coverages via virtual tables
Optimized for fast data retrieval and querying
Extensible with various raster formats

Use Cases:

Storing and managing large satellite imagery datasets
Building geospatial applications with efficient raster access
Archiving historical raster data for quick retrieval

Alternatives:

GDAL – GDAL is a broader geospatial data library but is more complex; Librasterlite2 focuses specifically on SQLite-based raster storage.
PostGIS Raster – PostGIS requires a full PostgreSQL database, while Librasterlite2 uses lightweight SQLite for simpler deployments.

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