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Open-source data management for multimodal AI. Query, trace, and govern with a lineage-native, format-agnostic lakehouse for agents and teams. Supports biological formats and registries - by the creators of Scanpy. ๐ŸŠYC S22

Python โ—‡ comp-bio-ops Apache-2.0
โ˜…368STARS
โ‘‚69FORKS
!39ISSUES
๐Ÿ†#4,097GLOBAL RANK
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lamindb gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 368. It is about 4 years old and has averaged roughly 92 stars a year. It ranks #486 among Python repositories and #4,097 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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lamindb has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3002. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

๐Ÿ’ก Overview

lamindb is an open-source project written in Python: Open-source data management for multimodal AI. Query, trace, and govern with a lineage-native, format-agnostic lakehouse for agents and teams. Supports biological formats and registries - by the creators of Scanpy. ๐ŸŠYC S22.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in comp-bio-ops, context-engineering, data-lakehouse. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

โšก Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Python 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.

๐Ÿ“ฅ Installation

terminal
$ pip install lamindb

โš™ System Requirements

Platforms

  • โ€ข macOS
  • โ€ข Linux
  • โ€ข Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

๐Ÿง  How It Works

lamindb coordinates its core functionality through a modular Python 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed lamindb into Python backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.

๐Ÿš€ Getting Started

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Install lamindb using your package manager: `pip install lamindb`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for lamindb.

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

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

๐Ÿ‘ Strengths

Active community backing with 368 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Python 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.

โš ๏ธ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Python 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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๐Ÿ‘ฅ Who Should Use This

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

๐Ÿ† Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does lamindb do? +

Open-source data management for multimodal AI. Query, trace, and govern with a lineage-native, format-agnostic lakehouse for agents and teams. Supports biological formats and registries - by the creators of Scanpy. ๐ŸŠYC S22

What language is lamindb written in? +

The primary language is Python. Topics include: comp-bio-ops, context-engineering, data-lakehouse, data-lineage, data-versioning.

Is lamindb actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 39 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does lamindb have? +

lamindb has 368 stars and 69 forks on GitHub.

How does lamindb rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 368 stars, laminlabs/lamindb is ranked #4,097 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #486 among Python projects.

What license is lamindb distributed under? +

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

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