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Time-series database and pub/sub messaging server for IoT and real-time devices, in Go: an embeddable storage engine with TTLs, wildcard topics and encryption, and a clustered server over gRPC, TCP and WebSocket with replication and rolling upgrades.

Go ◇ database Apache-2.0
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🏆#7,847GLOBAL RANK
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unitdb gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 123. It is about 7 years old and has averaged roughly 18 stars a year. It ranks #800 among Go repositories and #7,847 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

unitdb is an open-source project written in Go: Time-series database and pub/sub messaging server for IoT and real-time devices, in Go: an embeddable storage engine with TTLs, wildcard topics and encryption, and a clustered server over gRPC, TCP and WebSocket with replication and rolling upgrades.

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

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in Go for predictable speed.

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

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$ go install github.com/unit-io/unitdb@latest

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Go >= 1.21 runtime environment

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

unitdb coordinates its core functionality through a modular Go 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

1

Install unitdb using your package manager: `go install github.com/unit-io/unitdb@latest`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for unitdb.

3

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

4

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 123 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Go 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 Go 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 Go, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

unit-io/unitdb is currently ranked #7,847 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does unitdb do? +

Time-series database and pub/sub messaging server for IoT and real-time devices, in Go: an embeddable storage engine with TTLs, wildcard topics and encryption, and a clustered server over gRPC, TCP and WebSocket with replication and rolling upgrades.

What language is unitdb written in? +

The primary language is Go. Topics include: database, distributed-database, embedded-database, go, golang.

Is unitdb actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does unitdb have? +

unitdb has 123 stars and 11 forks on GitHub.

How does unitdb rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 123 stars, unit-io/unitdb is ranked #7,847 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #800 among Go projects.

What license is unitdb distributed under? +

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

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