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rush-db/rushdb

Graph and vector database for AI agents with zero schema required

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Decision brief

RushDB is a graph plus vector database for AI agents running code in TypeScript, needing no schema or migrations but leveraging Neo4j underneath.

Good fit when

You require a memory layer for your AI agent that integrates seamlessly with TypeScript-based applications
Your project benefits from zero-schema setup freeing up time to focus on application logic

Avoid when

If you need full control over database schema migrations, as RushDB intentionally does not support this
For environments where the use of Neo4j underlying technology is restricted or not preferred

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Install

npm install rushdb

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Overview

RushDB is a graph plus vector database featuring no schema or migrations and built on Neo4j, specifically designed to serve as a memory layer for AI agents.

Capability facts

MCP server: No MCP server detected
Source: repo_scan · Aug 23, 2026
Languages: typescript, javascript
Source: github.language+package.json · Aug 23, 2026

README

Quick start

Two paths depending on your setup:

Cloud — Managed, free tier, running in 30 seconds. Get API key →
Self-host — Docker + your own Neo4j instance. Jump to Self-hosting →

Self-hosting

Self-host path — run RushDB on your own infrastructure. Requires Neo4j 2026.01.4+ with APOC plugin.


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# docker-compose.yml
version: '3.8'
services:
  rushdb:
    image: rushdb/platform
    ports:
      - '3000:3000'
    environment:
      - NEO4J_URL=neo4j+s://your-instance.neo4j.io
      - NEO4J_USERNAME=neo4j
      - NEO4J_PASSWORD=password
      - RUSHDB_AES_256_ENCRYPTION_KEY=32-char-key-here
      - RUSHDB_LOGIN=admin
      - RUSHDB_PASSWORD=secure-password
      # Optional: managed continuous-sync connectors via synx
      - RUSHDB_BASE_URL=https://rushdb.example.com
      - RUSHDB_SYNX_CONTROL_TOKEN=long-random-shared-token
      - RUSHDB_SYNX_DESTINATION_API_KEY=internal-write-api-key

Full environment variables

Name	Description	Required	Default
`NEO4J_URL`	Neo4j connection URL	yes	—
`NEO4J_USERNAME`	Neo4j username	yes	neo4j
`NEO4J_PASSWORD`	Neo4j password	yes	—
`RUSHDB_AES_256_ENCRYPTION_KEY`	32-char key for API token encryption	yes (prod)	—
`RUSHDB_PORT`	HTTP port	no	3000
`RUSHDB_LOGIN`	Admin login	no	admin
`RUSHDB_PASSWORD`	Admin password	no	password
`RUSHDB_BASE_URL`	Public/base API URL for synx assignments	no	—
`RUSHDB_SYNX_CONTROL_TOKEN`	Internal token for managed synx workers	no	—
`RUSHDB_SYNX_DESTINATION_API_KEY`	Internal write key for synx destination writes	no	—

Managed synx workers run as daemons. They poll for runnable connectors, renew connector leases, release leases on graceful shutdown, and let platform/core reclaim expired leases after crashes.

Local development (bundled Neo4j)

version: '3.8'
services:
  rushdb:
    image: rushdb/platform
    depends_on:
      neo4j:
        condition: service_healthy
    ports:
      - '3000:3000'
    environment:
      - NEO4J_URL=bolt://neo4j
      - NEO4J_USERNAME=neo4j
      - NEO4J_PASSWORD=password
  neo4j:
    image: neo4j:2026.01.4
    healthcheck:
      test: ['CMD-SHELL', 'wget --no-verbose --tries=1 --spider localhost:7474 || exit 1']
      interval: 5s
      retries: 30
      start_period: 10s
    ports:
      - '7474:7474'
      - '7687:7687'
    environment:
      - NEO4J_ACCEPT_LICENSE_AGREEMENT=yes
      - NEO4J_AUTH=neo4j/password
    volumes:
      - ./neo4j-plugins:/var/lib/neo4j/plugins


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## License

| Path                    | License             |
| ----------------------- | ------------------- |
| platform/core           | Elastic License 2.0 |
| platform/dashboard      | Elastic License 2.0 |
| docs                    | Apache 2.0          |
| website                 | Apache 2.0          |
| packages/javascript-sdk | Apache 2.0          |
| packages/mcp-server     | Apache 2.0          |

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