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SQLite-backed embedded database for records, objects, and vectors in one file.

1 starsZig

Zova – Objects, vectors and records in one SQLite file

by ata-sesli·Jun 23, 2026·1 point·0 comments

AI Analysis

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SQLite plus content-addressed objects and exact vector search in one file.

Strengths
  • Content-addressed objects with SHA-256 identity and FastCDC chunking for deduplication
  • Native Zig core with C ABI and source-first bindings for Rust, Go, and Python
  • SQL-native vector search keeps queries in SQLite while storing vectors as BLOBs
Weaknesses
  • Only 1 star means unproven adoption and limited community testing
  • TypeScript and Swift bindings still planned, not yet available
Category
Target Audience

Developers building local-first applications needing unified storage

Similar To

sqlite-vec · LiteFS · RxDB

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