Gel: Postgres Unchained

Iterate on your schema fast. Gel gives you a complete migration system and tools for branching and rapid prototyping.

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module default { type User { required username: str; } }

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CREATE MIGRATION m1kdtk6ze2irotrxzscsr5hmt55zxv... { ALTER TYPE default::User { CREATE REQUIRED PROPERTY email -> std::str { SET REQUIRED USING ('example@example.com'); }; }; };

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More about migrationsPurpose-built: Gel was designed for migrations from day one, ensuring a robust, intuitive workflow for any project size.

Framework-agnostic: Learn once, use everywhere—perfect for multi-language or large, distributed teams.

Interactive migrations: The Gel server and CLI work together to provide a guided, user-friendly migration process.

Flexible changes: Squash minor tweaks, add custom steps, and easily browse through existing migration history.

Branch & prototype: Effortlessly experiment with new ideas, then fold them back into your main schema when ready.

Get a client library

Fast and robust client libraries. Zero-config, automatic connection pooling, performance-optimized, and auto-recovery from network and transaction errors.

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More about client API'sRefined API: Gel client libraries offer a clean, consistent interface across multiple programming languages.

Zero Configuration: No manual setup needed—Gel handles connection pooling and connection options automatically.

Error resilience: Network and transaction issues are handled gracefully with transparent re-connects and retries.

Performance-oriented: Designed for high efficiency under load, minimizing latency and overhead.

Developer-friendly: Minimal boilerplate and clear documentation help teams integrate with ease.

Run a query

Composable, strictly typed, high-performance—pick three. Gel gives you EdgeQL, a type-safe query builder, and classic SQL/ORM options.