Solo Mode

Introduction

Solo Mode allows CogMem to run using SurrealDB only, providing a simpler deployment option compared to the enterprise multi-database setup. All capabilities — object storage, text search, vector search, and graph relationships — are handled by a single database. Perfect for development, research, and privacy-first personal deployments.

Challenges

• Providing all enterprise capabilities in a single lightweight database.
• Maintaining API compatibility between solo and enterprise modes.
• Enabling embedded operation without external server dependencies.
• Supporting both persistent and in-memory storage options.

Solution

Solo Mode leverages SurrealDB multi-model capabilities to provide object storage, full-text search, vector similarity search, and graph relationships in a single database. The contract-first architecture ensures identical API behavior across modes. Embedded mode uses the SurrealDB Python SDK directly for zero-dependency local operation.

Work Done