BaseX

What BaseX is

BaseX is an XML database engine and XQuery processor intended for data-intensive web applications. It stores XML documents, binary data, and XQuery values, and its XQuery 4.0 processor supports the W3C Update and Full Text extensions. You can use BaseX from the command line, in client/server mode, or through its graphical interface. The GUI includes a query editor with syntax highlighting, keyword search, interactive data visualizations, and server administration. RESTXQ enables web application development using XQuery, while the server provides REST and WebDAV services for accessing databases and resources. BaseX supports concurrent reads, ACID-safe write transactions, user permissions, and secure authentication. It offers desktop and web interfaces, and is listed for Linux, macOS, and Windows, along with API and self-hosted contexts. BaseX is free and open source. Running it requires Java 17 or higher; Adoptium distributions are recommended. BaseX GmbH also provides professional support, individual software development, and training on XML technologies. The project began as university research.