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lindb

LinDB is an open-source, distributed time-series database written in Go that emphasizes scalability, high performance, and cross-datacenter deployment. It targets metrics and monitoring workloads where horizontal scaling and availability are critical requirements.

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Source: GitHub — github.com/lindb/lindb

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Apache-2.0

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Field	Value
Repository	lindb/lindb
Owner	lindb
Primary language	Go
License	Apache-2.0 — OSI-approved
Stars	3.1k
Forks	283
Open issues	11
Latest release	v0.4.1 (2024-08-16)
Last updated	2026-06-23
Source	https://github.com/lindb/lindb

What lindb is

LinDB is a horizontally scalable TSDB built in Go with distributed architecture supporting cross-datacenter replication. It provides a web console for administration and data exploration, with CI/CD pipelines for testing and Docker deployment, currently at v0.4.1 with active development through mid-2026.

Quickstart

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Clone the repository and explore it locally.

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1git clone https://github.com/lindb/lindb.git2cd lindb3# follow the project's README for install & configuration

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Best use cases

Large-scale metrics collection and monitoring

Organizations collecting high-volume time-series metrics (infrastructure, application performance, IoT sensors) across multiple datacenters benefit from LinDB's distributed design and horizontal scaling capabilities.

Multi-region observability platforms

Teams requiring cross-datacenter native time-series storage with built-in replication and failover for global monitoring infrastructure can leverage LinDB's distributed architecture and admin UI.

Custom TSDB deployments with operational control

Organizations needing full control over TSDB infrastructure and willing to manage open-source deployments can use LinDB as a foundation for internal monitoring systems or as part of larger observability stacks.

Implementation considerations

Go >=1.21, Make, and Yarn are required for building from source; Docker images are available reducing build complexity for deployment.
Project enforces multiple static analysis tools (gofmt, golint, goimports, errcheck, gocyclo, maligned, dupl, goconst, gocritic) requiring code quality standards during contribution and maintenance.
Web console requires Node.js build tooling (Yarn) separate from core database; assess frontend deployment and version management overhead.
Cross-datacenter replication is a core feature but requires operational understanding of distributed systems (shard replication state, failover behavior) evident in admin UI screenshots.
API and query language details are not provided in the source data; review documentation at lindb.io/design/architecture.html before committing to integration.

When to avoid it — and what to weigh

Fully managed, zero-ops requirements — If your team lacks Go expertise or prefers managed SaaS solutions with vendor support, LinDB requires self-hosting and operational overhead similar to other distributed databases.
Production stability as first priority — LinDB is currently at v0.4.1 (pre-1.0) with 11 open issues. Organizations requiring mature, battle-tested TSDB with long-term support contracts should evaluate established alternatives.
Need for extensive third-party integrations — Integration ecosystem and plugin availability are not documented in the source data. Teams heavily dependent on pre-built connectors to monitoring stacks should verify integration coverage first.
Proprietary or legacy system requirements — LinDB is Go-native and does not appear to offer native SDKs for all languages. Teams requiring extensive language support or legacy system compatibility may face implementation friction.

License & commercial use

LinDB is licensed under Apache License 2.0, a permissive OSI-approved open-source license allowing commercial use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions.

Apache 2.0 permits commercial use without royalties or license fees. However, there is no indication of vendor support, SLAs, or commercial backing. Organizations deploying LinDB in production should plan for internal operational expertise and consider community support channels. Legal review is recommended for mission-critical deployments to confirm license compliance with your IP policies.

DEV.co evaluation signals

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Signal	Assessment
Maintenance	Active
Documentation	Adequate
License clarity	Clear
Deployment complexity	High
DEV.co fit	Possible
Assessment confidence	High

Security considerations

Security considerations require independent review. No information is provided about: authentication/authorization mechanisms, encryption (in-transit, at-rest), TLS support, audit logging, or known vulnerabilities. Go is generally memory-safe. For production deployments, conduct a full security assessment including code review, network isolation planning, and vulnerability scanning of dependencies. Verify whether cross-datacenter communication has security controls.

Alternatives to consider

Prometheus + remote storage (Thanos, Cortex)

Mature, widely-adopted metrics stack with extensive integrations and vendor ecosystem. Prometheus itself is single-node; Thanos/Cortex add multi-tenancy and long-term storage but add operational complexity.

InfluxDB (cloud or self-hosted)

Purpose-built TSDB with strong query language (Flux, InfluxQL) and native clustering. Cloud offering removes ops burden; open-source version is available but is not Apache 2.0 licensed.

TimescaleDB (PostgreSQL extension)

SQL-based TSDB extension leveraging PostgreSQL ecosystem, existing DBA skills, and mature tooling. Horizontal scaling available at higher tiers; good for organizations already using PostgreSQL.

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lindb FAQ

Is LinDB production-ready?

LinDB is at v0.4.1 (pre-1.0) with active development. It is not a 1.0+ release, and 11 open issues remain. Production use is possible but requires careful evaluation, testing, and organizational readiness for a maturing project. Commercial support or SLAs are not mentioned.

What query language does LinDB use?

Query language and API details are not provided in the source data. Review the architecture documentation at lindb.io/design/architecture.html and conduct a technical proof-of-concept before committing to it.

Can I use LinDB in a single-node deployment?

LinDB is designed for distributed, scalable deployments with cross-datacenter replication. Single-node operation may be possible but is not the intended use case; simpler alternatives (Prometheus, InfluxDB) may be better for non-distributed scenarios.

What are the operational requirements for running LinDB?

As a distributed TSDB, LinDB requires operational expertise in cluster management, shard replication, failover, and monitoring. Go expertise aids troubleshooting. No managed service is documented; self-hosting is required.

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