Dolt is a version-controlled SQL database that’s designed for teams and workflows where the history of data matters as much as the current state.
It lets users manage relational tables with familiar database tools while also keeping a detailed record of changes, making it useful for collaborative datasets, reproducible data pipelines, audit trails, and data-sharing projects.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Provides Git-style commands for data, including init, status, add, diff, commit, branch, merge, clone, fetch, pull, and push.
- Runs as a MySQL-compatible database server for use with existing MySQL clients and tools.
- Exposes version control functionality through SQL system tables, functions, and procedures.
- Supports schema changes, table imports, table exports, and SQL queries from the command line.
- Includes facilities for viewing row-level history and identifying who changed data over time.
- Supports remotes for sharing and synchronizing Dolt databases.
Website: github.com/dolthub/dolt
Support:
Developer: DoltHub
License: Apache License 2.0
Dolt is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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