velesdb

VelesDB is a local‑first AI data engine written in Rust that unifies vectors, full‑text and graph in a single file with a familiar SQL‑like language. Instead of sending every RAG or semantic search query to a remote cluster, VelesDB runs directly on your server, laptop, browser, mobile or edge device — no cloud dependency, no external services, ..

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How to Build and Compile VelesDB from Source: Complete Installation Guide

Learn to build and compile VelesDB from source with this complete installation guide. Follow simple steps to get the VelesDB binaries ready for use.

how-to-guide
Feb 28, 2026
How to Manage Database Collections and Data in VelesDB

Learn to manage VelesDB database collections and data. Explore vector, metadata, and graph types for efficient storage, upserts, and indexed queries using the Database and Collection structs.

how-to-guide
Feb 28, 2026
VelesDB Local-First Database: Architecture, Performance, and Trade-offs

Explore VelesDB's local-first architecture for sub-millisecond vector search. Eliminate network overhead and cloud costs with this efficient in-process database.

architecture
Feb 28, 2026
How VelesDB WASM Integration Works for Browser-Based Applications

Discover how VelesDB WASM integration enables browser-based vector search. Explore its Rust core compiled with wasm-bindgen and the TypeScript SDK for efficient client-side operations. Learn more today.

internals
Feb 28, 2026
Use Cases for VelesDB's ColumnStore Feature: High-Throughput Metadata Filtering and Hybrid Search

Discover VelesDBs ColumnStore use cases for lightning fast metadata filtering at over 50 million items per second. Optimize recommendation engines and hybrid search queries.

use-cases
Feb 28, 2026
How to Achieve High Recall Rates in VelesDB's Accurate Search Mode

Achieve high recall rates in VelesDB accurate search mode. Optimize with the `accurate` preset, `ef_search`, and two-stage reranking for guaranteed ≥95% recall on collections up to 100k points.

best-practices
Feb 28, 2026
VelesDB Mobile Deployment: A Complete Guide to iOS and Android Integration

Deploy VelesDB on iOS and Android with the velesdb-mobile crate. This guide details native integration using UniFFI-generated Swift and Kotlin bindings for seamless mobile deployment.

how-to-guide
Feb 28, 2026
How VelesDB's Storage Layer Combines Memory-Mapped Files and WAL for High-Performance Vector Storage

Discover how VelesDB's storage layer uses memory-mapped files and WAL for efficient zero-copy vector access and durable payload storage, boosting performance.

internals
Feb 28, 2026
VelesDB Multi-Score Fusion Strategies: RRF, Average, Max, and Weighted Explained

Explore VelesDB's multi-score fusion strategies like RRF, Average, Max, and Weighted. Learn how VelesDB combines ranked results from multiple query vectors for unified rankings.

deep-dive
Feb 28, 2026
How VelesDB Implements Approximate Nearest Neighbor Search with HNSW

Discover how VelesDB implements approximate nearest neighbor search with HNSW using its native Rust engine. Explore SIMD acceleration, hierarchical traversal, and adaptive multi-probe strategies for efficient search.

deep-dive
Feb 28, 2026
VelesQL Syntax for Filtering Data Based on Vector Similarity: A Complete Guide

Master VelesQL syntax for vector similarity filtering. Learn how to use similarity predicates in WHERE clauses to efficiently search your VelesDB with HNSW index support.

how-to-guide
Feb 28, 2026
How VelesDB Handles Graph Traversal Using BFS and DFS: A Technical Deep Dive

Discover how VelesDB tackles graph traversal with efficient BFS and DFS in pure Rust. Explore configurable options and multi-platform support for your graph database needs.

deep-dive
Feb 28, 2026

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