Exist-shell focuses on interacting with eXist-db databases from the command line. It is catalogued under Developer Tools on PulseGate.

Who should use exist-shell?

exist-shell is an open-source project built for developers.

Yes — exist-shell is open source under the MIT license and free to use.

What platforms does exist-shell run on?

exist-shell runs on the command line.

Is exist-shell still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 123 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to exist-shell?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include EfficiencyNext Data Connector, System Information Widgets, and CKB.

Is exist-shell open source?

Yes — exist-shell is open source under the MIT license, developed on GitHub.

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exist-shell

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exist-shell is a command-line interface for interacting with eXist-db via its REST API. It supports XML and XQuery workflows, making it useful for developers working with native XML databases. The tool is open source under the MIT license with its source available on GitHub.

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Overview

3 features

In the Developer Tools space, exist-shell takes a focused approach. It focuses on interacting with eXist-db databases from the command line. exist-shell is an open-source project aimed at developers. exist-shell is open source under the MIT license. exist-shell is available on the command line.

exist-shell first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 123 commits in the last 90 days. Among its 3 catalogued features are REST interaction, XML support, and XQuery support.

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

REST interaction
XML support
XQuery support

Built with & integrations

Runs on

CLI

Trust & compliance

License

MIT

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed28 Jul · 10:08 UTC
exist-shell verified against its public source
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Frequently asked questions about exist-shell

What is exist-shell?: Exist-shell focuses on interacting with eXist-db databases from the command line. It is catalogued under Developer Tools on PulseGate.
Who should use exist-shell?: exist-shell is an open-source project built for developers.
Is exist-shell free?: Yes — exist-shell is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does exist-shell run on?: exist-shell runs on the command line.
Is exist-shell still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 123 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to exist-shell?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include EfficiencyNext Data Connector, System Information Widgets, and CKB.EfficiencyNext Data Connector System Information Widgets CKB
How long has exist-shell been around?: exist-shell first shipped in 2026.
Is exist-shell open source?: Yes — exist-shell is open source under the MIT license, developed on GitHub.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
Open source: Yes (GitHub)
License: MIT
First seen: 28 Jul 2026
Built for: developers
Model: Open source
Solves: Interacting with eXist-db databases from the command line.

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GitHub: ambs/exist-shell
PyPI: exist-shell

Developer

Ambs

Small team

GitHub

Open source

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Stars: 0
Forks: 0
Open issues: 32
Last commit: 28 Jul 2026
Commits 90d: 123
Contributors: 3
Authorship: Small team
Default branch: main

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 28 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 28 Jul 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: exist-shell-pypi-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 28 Jul 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 28 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 28 Jul 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/exist-shell

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