tursodatabase/turso
A SQL database in Rust: SQLite-compatible, now also speaking Postgres (experimental). The LLVM of databases.
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +100 | +613 | +1.8K |
| Per day | 14 | 20 | 20 |
| Forks gained | +16 | +28 | +70 |
turso gained 613 stars in the last 30 days, about 20 a day, and now has 24.5K. It is about 3 years old and has averaged roughly 8.2K stars a year. It ranks #71 among Rust repositories and #534 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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💡 Overview
turso is an open-source project written in Rust: A SQL database in Rust: SQLite-compatible, now also speaking Postgres (experimental). The LLVM of databases.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in database, embedded-database, sql. 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 Rust 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
$ cargo install turso⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
turso coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust 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 turso using your package manager: `cargo install turso`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for turso.
Import turso into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `turso --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does turso do? +
A SQL database in Rust: SQLite-compatible, now also speaking Postgres (experimental). The LLVM of databases.
What language is turso written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: database, embedded-database, sql, sqlite3, webassembly.
Is turso actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 3, 2026 with 1,073 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does turso have? +
turso has 24,522 stars and 1,391 forks on GitHub.
How does turso rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 24,522 stars, tursodatabase/turso is ranked #534 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #71 among Rust projects.
What license is turso distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
