Appwrite 2.0 Released with Native DB Support and 7x Performance Boost

Appwrite has officially launched Appwrite 2.0, the second-generation version of its platform. This update replaces the existing engine, rebuilds the Console, and minimizes abstraction layers to allow developers and AI agents to use standard protocols directly.

Native Database and Vector Support

Appwrite 2.0 supports Native PostgreSQL and Native MySQL, connecting directly to the actual database engines without separate layers. PostgreSQL 18 and MySQL 8.4 are provided by default and are accessible via standard drivers such as psql or mysql clients. Additionally, a built-in VectorsDB for embeddings and similarity search supports HNSW indexing and cosine/dot/euclidean distance calculations, operating without a separate vector service.

Performance Improvements with Hyperloop B Engine

The new coroutine engine, Hyperloop B, has been introduced, resulting in a 7x increase in throughput for I/O-bound workloads and a reduction in memory usage to 1/6. These performance improvements are applied immediately to existing projects without requiring migration.

Expanded Infrastructure Management Features

• S3 Compatibility: Appwrite Storage supports S3-compatible APIs, enabling integration with existing pipelines such as AWS CLI, SDKs, and rclone.
• Identity Provider: Supports OAuth 2.1 and OpenID Connect servers, allowing other apps to implement 'Sign in with your product' functionality.
• Appwrite Domains & Firewall: Handles domain registration, DNS management, and automatic TLS issuance via the Console, and provides firewall features to configure traffic blocking, rate limiting, and challenges before reaching APIs/Functions/Sites.

All features are live on Appwrite Cloud, while the Community Edition offers the full 2.0 release for self-hosting. Existing projects continue to work without migration.