Unlike earlier versions that required a local extension server, v0.11.3 comes pre-installed with four critical extensions: algo (graph algorithms), fts (full-text search), json , and vector .

Unlike traditional client-server databases, Kuzu runs inside your application, removing network latency and simplifying deployment.

Python is a first-class citizen in the Kùzu ecosystem. The Python API is the most feature-rich and is the go-to choice for data scientists and analysts.

Traditional graph databases usually run as separate, heavy server processes. Kùzu changes this paradigm by functioning as an . It runs directly inside your application process without requiring network configurations, mirroring how SQLite works for relational data.

If you are coming from an older version, the current "v0" series (specifically v0.11.x) includes significant upgrades: Pre-installed Extensions : Recent versions now come with built-in support for Full-Text Search (FTS) indices, so you no longer have to manually load them. Kùzu Explorer : For those who want a visual interface, you can deploy the Kùzu Explorer via Docker to browse your graph data in a web-based UI. Cross-Platform Support