TypeDB Server Overview

This section of the documentation covers the architecture and design of TypeDB.

TypeDB is a polymorphic database designed to represent and query complex systems. TypeDB’s core philosophy is centered on a strong type system, making it particularly well-suited for knowledge-intensive applications. Key features include full ACID compliance for transactional integrity with snapshot-level Isolation, a logical schema for modeling complex data, and a robust replication system using the Raft consensus algorithm for high availability. At its foundation, TypeDB is built on top of RocksDB as its storage engine, providing a robust and high-performance base for data persistence.

Clients and applications connect to TypeDB primarily through language-specific drivers that communicate over gRPC for efficient, high-throughput operations. For broader compatibility, an HTTP endpoint is also available. TypeDB is offered as a fully managed service on TypeDB Cloud, providing flexible options for projects of any scale and as a free, open-source Community Edition (CE) for self-hosted deployments.