zorba ☆
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Description:
NoSQL query processor
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: json xquery jsoniq nosql query-processor xml
Install: brew install zorba
About:
Zorba is an open-source, cross-platform NoSQL query processor designed to query and manipulate diverse data formats including JSON, XML, and HTML. It implements the XQuery 3.1 and JSONiq languages, providing a powerful, SQL-like engine for processing semi-structured data. Its primary value is enabling developers to perform complex data transformations and analytics directly on native JSON documents without requiring a relational database.
Key Features:
  • XQuery 3.1 and JSONiq language support
  • In-memory processing with streaming capabilities
  • Extensible architecture with support for various data sources
  • Command-line interface for executing queries
Use Cases:
  • Transforming and aggregating large JSON datasets
  • Implementing server-side business logic for web applications
  • Data extraction and conversion from XML to JSON formats
Alternatives:
  • jq – jq is a lightweight command-line JSON processor, whereas Zorba is a full-featured query engine supporting the XQuery/JSONiq standards for more complex logic.
  • MongoDB – MongoDB is a document-oriented database server, while Zorba is a standalone query processor that can operate on files or data streams without a running database service.
Version History
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Sep 14, 2024 10:11pm 19 VERSION_BUMP c50df856
May 1, 2024 12:01am 19 VERSION_BUMP 4adef2bc
Jan 15, 2023 11:01pm 17 VERSION_BUMP de213569
Jan 15, 2023 11:00pm 17 VERSION_BUMP 5036d090
Jan 2, 2023 8:13pm 16 VERSION_BUMP 1508be11
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