Getting Started

This section helps you install HeliosDB Nano and run your first queries.

Quick Navigation

Guide	Description	Time
Installation	Install HeliosDB Nano for your platform	2 min
Quick Start	Create your first database and run queries	5 min
Deployment Modes	Choose embedded, server, or in-memory mode	5 min

Prerequisites

• Rust 1.85+ (for building from source or using as library)
• OR Pre-built binaries available for Linux, macOS, Windows

Fastest Path

# Install CLI
cargo install heliosdb-nano

# Start REPL
heliosdb-nano repl --data-dir ./mydb

# Create and query
> CREATE TABLE users (id INT PRIMARY KEY, name TEXT);
> INSERT INTO users VALUES (1, 'Alice');
> SELECT * FROM users;

What’s Next?

After getting started, explore:

• SQL Reference - Complete SQL syntax guide
• Features - Branching, time-travel, vectors
• API Reference - REST API and SDK documentation