gdbm

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  "one_liner": "GNU key-value database library with dbm compatibility for persistent data storage.",
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  "why_use_this": "GDBM provides a simple, file-based key-value store often used as a build dependency for tools that need embedded database functionality (e.g., Perl, Emacs modules). It\u0027s lightweight, POSIX-compliant, and serves as a drop-in dbm replacement when you need persistent hash tables without external server processes."
}