copiousfreetime/amalgalite
SQLite database engine embedded in a ruby extension.
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amalgalite gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 101. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 6 stars a year. It ranks #156 among C repositories and #13,272 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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💡 Overview
amalgalite is an open-source project written in C: SQLite database engine embedded in a ruby extension.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in database, embedded-database, embedded-databases-wrapper. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in C for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/copiousfreetime/amalgalite.git
cd amalgalite⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
amalgalite coordinates its core functionality through a modular C 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
Install amalgalite using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/copiousfreetime/amalgalite.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for amalgalite.
Import amalgalite into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `amalgalite --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
copiousfreetime/amalgalite is currently ranked #13,272 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #13,272 | copiousfreetime/amalgalite This Project | C | ★ 101 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does amalgalite do? +
SQLite database engine embedded in a ruby extension.
What language is amalgalite written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: database, embedded-database, embedded-databases-wrapper, ruby, sqlite.
Is amalgalite actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 23, 2026 with 8 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does amalgalite have? +
amalgalite has 101 stars and 21 forks on GitHub.
How does amalgalite rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 101 stars, copiousfreetime/amalgalite is ranked #13,272 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #156 among C projects.
What license is amalgalite distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
