KGLite: a Rust property graph with MCP and Bolt

Review
Graph Databases
Tools
KGLite is a fast Rust property graph with OpenCypher, a built-in MCP server, Bolt compatibility, OKF markdown storage and a YAML ontology.
Published

April 27, 2026

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It’s a fast (Rust) inline property graph (OpenCypher) with tons of delicious features:

…and much more.

Yes, it comes with the usual one-dev-few-stars warning. In comparison with LadybugDB and similar Python/Rust inline graph databases, it has something delightful and well-designed. The extensive documentation reveals someone with a vision and I look forward to where this is going.

https://kglite.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html