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Apache IoTDB

Java ◇ big-data Apache-2.0
★6.4KSTARS
⑂1.2KFORKS
!760ISSUES
🏆#921GLOBAL RANK
🔥1DAYS TRENDING
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#61

MOST-STARRED Java

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Stars gained+35+160+450
Per day555
Forks gained+6+23+58

iotdb gained 160 stars in the last 30 days, about 5 a day, and now has 6.4K. It is about 8 years old and has averaged roughly 800 stars a year. It ranks #61 among Java repositories and #921 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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iotdb has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1620. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

iotdb is an open-source project written in Java: Apache IoTDB.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in big-data, database, iot. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Java for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/apache/iotdb.git
cd iotdb

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

iotdb coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

High-Throughput Storage

Persist and retrieve structured data records with minimal latency and high concurrency.

In-Memory Caching

Accelerate application response times by caching frequently queried database entities.

Analytical Queries

Run aggregate metrics and point lookups across large sets of records.

Distributed Replication

Synchronize state across multiple cluster nodes with strong consistency guarantees.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install iotdb using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/apache/iotdb.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for iotdb.

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Import iotdb into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `iotdb --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 6,403 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Java for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Java and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does iotdb do? +

Apache IoTDB

What language is iotdb written in? +

The primary language is Java. Topics include: big-data, database, iot, java, nosql.

Is iotdb actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 760 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does iotdb have? +

iotdb has 6,403 stars and 1,160 forks on GitHub.

How does iotdb rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 6,403 stars, apache/iotdb is ranked #921 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #61 among Java projects.

What license is iotdb distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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