Dolt

Dolt is a SQL database that incorporates Git-like version control, allowing users to branch, diff, merge, and commit data and schemas.

Dolt is a SQL database engine designed with version control capabilities. It functions like Git for data, enabling users to branch, clone, push, pull, and merge database states. It supports MySQL, Postgres, and SQLite compatibility, allowing integration with existing applications. The tool provides a SQL interface to query data and explore history as of specific commits, branches, or tags. It includes options for hosted cloud services and self-hosted collaboration tools similar to GitHub and GitLab.

Dolt at a glance

Best for: Software engineer
Runs on: Web, CLI, Self-hosted
Pricing: Dolt is open source; hosted services and collaboration features are available.
Released: July 2019
Category: AI coding tool
Website: dolthub.com

Key features

Branching, diffing, and merging of data and schema
SQL interface for querying and history exploration
Commit-based version history
MySQL, Postgres, and SQLite compatibility
Desktop workbench for database management
Collaboration tools including forks and pull requests
Self-hosted options for local network management

Use it for

Implementing version control for database schemas
Managing agent memory in AI applications
Collaborating on datasets via pull requests
Analyzing data changes between versions

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