dolt

Dolt is a command-line tool created by the company DoltHub, which extends the capabilities of the Git version control system to allow for an entire database to be version controlled. Similar to Git, Dolt brings the benefits of versioning and collaboration to databases, enabling users to track changes, roll back to previous versions, and merge changes from multiple users.

Dolt operates on an SQL-based database and provides commands for cloning and creating new databases, committing changes, branching, merging, and more. It supports standard SQL operations like querying, inserting, updating, and deleting data, making it familiar and easy to work with for SQL users.

One of the key features of Dolt is its ability to work offline and allow for distributed collaboration. Like Git, it maintains a full version history locally, which enables users to perform operations and switch branches without requiring constant network connectivity. Changes can be synchronized and merged with remote repositories when an internet connection is available.

Dolt also offers a web-based interface called DoltHub, where users can host their Dolt databases and collaborate with others. DoltHub provides features like pull requests, access control, and the ability to explore and download databases shared by others.

Overall, Dolt provides a powerful and flexible version control system for databases, allowing users to manage their data and collaborate effectively in a familiar SQL environment.