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sqlean

All the missing SQLite extensions: crypto, stats, text, fuzzy, uuid, ipaddr, and vsv.

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LicenseMIT
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Last commit1 weeks ago
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C ExtensionSqlite CryptoUuid SqliteFuzzy Search SqliteSqlite ExtensionsDatabase
Overview

Why consider sqlean?

sqlean is a comprehensive collection of modular, production-ready SQLite C extensions curated by Anton Zhiyanov. It adds cryptographic hashing (SHA256, HMAC), fuzzy string search (Levenshtein, Soundex), regular expressions, UUID generation, and statistical aggregations to SQLite.

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Learn sqlean by building

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

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Overview of sqlean

sqlean enhances embedded SQLite databases with advanced mathematical, cryptographic, and text manipulation functions.

Quickstart

bash
1# Load into SQLite shell
2.load ./crypto
3SELECT sha256('hello world');

sqlean is licensed under the permissive MIT License.

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sqlean FAQs

sqlean 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.

sqlean is listed under the MIT 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.

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