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BaseX is an open-source XML database engine and highly compliant XQuery processor with support for W3C Update and Full Text extensions. It includes desktop and web-based interfaces for inspecting and managing XML data, and can serve as a foundation for data-intensive web applications.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceBSD-3-ClauseWebmacOSWindowsLinuxCLISelf-hosted
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768stars
279forks
8features
2008since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Managing, querying, and processing XML data without relying on heavyweight database infrastructure.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: developers and data engineers working with XML and XQuery

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: BSD-3-Clause · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, macos, windows, linux, cli, self_hosted

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Record sources: basex.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

BaseX is a Databases (SQL, NoSQL, vector, graph) project. Inferred · not functionally tested: Managing, querying, and processing XML data without relying on heavyweight database infrastructure. Inferred · not functionally tested: BaseX is an open-source project aimed at developers and data engineers working with XML and XQuery. Basis unknown · not verified: BaseX is open source under the BSD-3-Clause license. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web, macOS, Windows, Linux, and the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by BaseX GmbH (Germany), and it first shipped in 2008. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 768 stars and 984 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include XML database, XQuery processing, and full-text search.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • XML database
  • XQuery processing
  • Full-text search
  • W3C Update support
  • Desktop interface
  • Web interface

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
xml-databasexquery-processorfull-text-searchdata-intensive-apps

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Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowsermacOSWindowsLinuxCLISelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License
BSD-3-Clause
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 768Active maintenance

Indexing history

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  1. Indexed8 Oct · 21:39 UTC
    Basex seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about BaseX

What does BaseX do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Managing, querying, and processing XML data without relying on heavyweight database infrastructure. It is catalogued under Databases (SQL, NoSQL, vector, graph) on PulseGate.
Who is BaseX for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: BaseX is an open-source project built for developers and data engineers working with XML and XQuery.
Is BaseX free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — BaseX is open source under the BSD-3-Clause license and free to use.
What platforms does BaseX run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: BaseX runs on the web, macOS, Windows, Linux, and the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is BaseX still maintained?
The GitHub repository shows 984 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to BaseX?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include APoint-ms-sql, Automated Processes, and Mongoster.APoint-ms-sqlAutomated ProcessesMongoster
Who makes BaseX?
BaseX is developed by BaseX GmbH, based in Germany.
How long has BaseX been around?
BaseX first shipped in 2008.

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