# DuckDB Brings Its Data Analysis Power to Clojure

DuckDB, a fast in-process analytical database, is now usable from the Clojure programming language. This gives Clojure developers a lightweight, embedded tool for running complex SQL queries on local data without a separate database server. It matters for data scientists and engineers who want efficient, laptop-friendly analytics within Clojure workflows.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://techascent.com/blog/just-ducking-around.html) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:09:43 +0000