Cayley is a graph database engine designed for storing and querying interconnected data using a quad-based data model. It functions as an RDF quad store, managing information through subjects, predicates, objects, and labels.
The system features a modular graph store architecture with pluggable backends, allowing it to swap between in-memory storage and various external persistent databases. It includes a GraphQL-inspired API and a dedicated data visualizer for the interactive exploration of nodes and edges.
Query capabilities cover bidirectional path traversal and multi-syntax execution using JSON or GraphQL. The engine supports complex node and result filtering, set operations, and stateful query management to handle large-scale data traversal.
The project provides options for containerized deployment and integration with managed cloud hosting environments.