VARIANT

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A DuckDB data type for semi-structured values, positioned as a fast alternative to JSON.

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8Hacker News·8/17/2026framework_update
DuckDB Previews v2.0 with Server Mode, VARIANT, and New Engine Features
DuckDB has previewed version 2.0, codenamed Cyanoptera, which introduces a new SQL parser, a new default storage format, a reworked C API, and several breaking changes. The release also emphasizes DuckDB as a server, adding Quack-based client/server connectivity, CONNECT for remote execution, triggers, VARIANT enhancements, asynchronous I/O, and improved observability.