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Cayley

Open source graph database inspired by the knowledge graph behind Freebase and Google.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars14.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Cayley GraphGraph DatabaseGizmo Query LanguageDeveloper ToolsKnowledge Graph Engine
Overview

Why consider Cayley?

Cayley is an open-source graph database written in Go by Barak Michener (inspired by Google Freebase). Cayley queries complex entity networks using the Gizmo (Gremlin-inspired) graph query language and modular pluggable storage backends (PostgreSQL, LevelDB, BoltDB).

Guided learning

Learn Cayley by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of Cayley

Cayley executes linked RDF triple queries across interconnected knowledge graphs.

Docker Quickstart

bash
1docker run -p 64210:64210 cayleygraph/cayley

Cayley is licensed under the Apache License Version 2.0.

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Cayley FAQs

Cayley is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

Cayley is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

Cayley is listed as an alternative to Amazon Neptune. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.