python-gdbm@3.13
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Description:
Python interface to gdbm
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: python database gdbm storage formula
Install: brew install python-gdbm@3.13
About:
This package provides the gdbm module for Python 3.13, enabling programs to interface with the GNU Database Manager. It allows for the creation and manipulation of key-value storage files, offering persistent data storage capabilities directly within Python applications.
Key Features:
  • Persistent key-value storage
  • Direct interface to GNU dbm
  • Compatible with Python 3.13
Use Cases:
  • Application configuration storage
  • Simple persistent caching mechanisms
Alternatives:
  • sqlite3 – Provides a full relational database interface, whereas gdbm is strictly a key-value store.
  • shelve – A higher-level module built on top of dbm, offering a dictionary-like interface.
Version History
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