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Tiny core. Zero dependencies. Enterprise‑grade speed.

Fast, minimalist vector engine for real-time analytics. Plain C. No bloat. Open source.

AXL DB is a compact vector database engine engineered for ultra‑low latency and massive scale. Cache‑friendly layouts, SIMD‑optimized core, and a zero‑dependency brings consistent performance from embedded devices to high‑density servers.

< 1MB
Core footprint
0 deps
Not even libc
SIMD‑first
AVX2/NEON kernels
Designed for real‑world workloads
  • High‑frequency trading: deterministic latency under pressure
  • Time‑series analytics: vector + scalar, beyond‑RAM datasets
  • Embedded analytics: drop‑in C library, no runtime
  • Compact and powerfull LISP-like syntax
  • No deployment hassle. Just run.

Key features

Start in minutes

Tiny core

Hundreds of kilobytes compiled — fast cold starts, no deployment hassle. Completely fits into CPU cache.

Plain C

Portable, auditable, and straightforward to embed. No C++ runtime, no bindings required to get started.

Truly zero dependencies

Not even libc at runtime. Link statically, ship anywhere — from tiny ARM boards to multi‑socket servers.

Extreme performance

SIMD‑first interpreter, cache‑aware layouts, batched IO. Built to keep hot paths hot and tail latency low.

Beyond‑memory datasets

Index and query data that doesn’t fit in RAM. Run historical analytics over big data.

Simple and powerful LISP‑like syntax

Concise, expressive queries with a familiar LISP‑style grammar — easy to read, write, and embed.