redka ☆

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Description:
Redis re-implemented with SQLite

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Databases

Tags: redis sqlite database key-value embedded

Install: brew install redka

About:
Redka is a lightweight, file-based database that provides a Redis-compatible API using SQLite as its storage engine. It allows developers to use familiar Redis commands while benefiting from SQLite's reliability, portability, and ACID compliance. This makes it an excellent choice for applications that need Redis-like functionality without the overhead of a separate server process.

Key Features:

Redis-compatible command protocol
SQLite backend for persistence and ACID guarantees
Single binary, no separate server process required
Zero configuration and portable data files

Use Cases:

Embedded caching for Go applications
Local development environment for Redis-based apps
Lightweight alternative to Redis for single-node use

Alternatives:

Redis – Requires a separate server process and is more resource-intensive, but offers advanced features like clustering and pub/sub.
KeyDB – A high-performance fork of Redis with multi-threading, but still operates as a separate server.

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