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dqlite

Distributed SQLite database engine powered by C-Raft consensus algorithm for edge computing.

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LicenseLGPL-3.0
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Last commit5 days ago
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Sub Millisecond FailoverDistributed Sqlite EngineRaft Consensus ReplicationEmbedded Edge DatabaseDeveloper Tools
Overview

Why consider dqlite?

dqlite (distributed SQLite) is an open-source embeddable database engine developed by Canonical. It replicates transactional SQLite databases across a Raft consensus cluster with automatic leader election and sub-millisecond failover.

Guided learning

Learn dqlite by building

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

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Overview of dqlite

dqlite brings high-availability distributed consensus to embedded SQLite database architectures.

Quickstart

bash
1git clone https://github.com/canonical/dqlite.git
2cd dqlite
3autoreconf -i && ./configure && make && sudo make install

Embed dqlite C bindings to replicate SQLite transactions across multi-node server clusters.

dqlite is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0.

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dqlite FAQs

dqlite 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.

dqlite is listed under the LGPL-3.0 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.

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