cstore_fdw is a columnar store extension for PostgreSQL built by Citus Data using the Foreign Data Wrapper (FDW) interface. It stores data in a compressed, columnar format that significantly reduces disk I/O for analytical queries. Ideal for read-heavy workloads and time-series data, cstore_fdw enhances Postgres’ ability to serve as a lightweight data warehouse.

Features

  • Columnar storage format for faster analytics
  • Built using PostgreSQL’s FDW extension interface
  • High compression ratios to reduce disk usage
  • Optimized for append-only workloads
  • Ideal for OLAP and time-series data
  • Compatible with standard SQL and tools

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License

Apache License V2.0

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Operating Systems

Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

C

Related Categories

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Registered

2025-06-06