Neon — Database, Cloud product updates and releases, tracked on megachangelog.
Neon Realtime launches in public beta, enabling live SQL queries built by the Electric team. The release also includes new AI Gateway models, Stripe real-time sync, and CJK character search support in Lakebase Search.
All AI Gateway models are now accessible with prepaid credits, eliminating the need to request access to frontier models separately. Users can now directly use advanced models on the Neon AI Gateway.
The Neon Free plan storage limit has been increased from 0.5 GB to 1 GB per project, with existing projects automatically receiving the new limit.
Reset a branch's Object Storage from its parent, rolling back both Object Storage and Postgres data together. New workload automation capabilities with Functions and Realtime features coming to Neon.
Neon's backend platform is now generally available. Users get a complete serverless backend with full branching capabilities, allowing every branch to be a complete copy for development and testing.
Introduced Claimable Neon, allowing AI agents to provision resources that human developers can claim and take over. Also released @neon/tools for developers building agent-integrated workflows.
Neon backend is now available in AWS Europe (Frankfurt) in addition to US East (Ohio), and new AI Gateway models have been released.
Neon added three new CLI commands to integrate Neon into coding agents like Cursor and Claude Code without manual configuration. New Neon backend guides and MCP stalled-query checks are now available.
Lakebase Search extensions are now easier to install with simplified setup. Neon CLI has been updated and a new Model Context Protocol connector for Claude integration is now available.
Electric, the team behind PGlite and Postgres sync engine, has joined Neon to extend Postgres capabilities to the client and accelerate distributed database features. Neon is now a provider for the Vercel AI SDK AI Gateway, and agent skills are now available everywhere.
Neon released a redesigned Console sidebar layout where branch-level services are equally accessible, added more AI Gateway models, and introduced API keys and multiple account management in the Neon CLI.
Users can now have access permissions scoped to specific projects rather than across the entire organization, enabling more granular control over project access.
Added neon inspect db command to run read-only Postgres diagnostics directly from the Neon CLI, enabling backend log querying and database inspection capabilities for users.
Neon backend for apps and agents is now in beta, with Neon Object Storage, Functions, and AI Gateway graduating from private preview to beta, enabling broader access to these features.
The Neon CLI now includes an api command to call any Neon Platform API route directly from the terminal using your existing CLI login, plus added Cmd+K keyboard shortcut in the Console for improved navigation.
Neon CLI has been improved with new capabilities including branch-first development workflow features. Neon Object Storage is now available in the Files SDK, expanding file handling capabilities.
Neon Agent Skills are instruction files that teach AI coding assistants how to work with Neon's Object Storage, Functions, and AI Gateway. Lakebase Search is now generally available with Postgres version updates.
Neon launched a referral program where users can earn $5 credits when referred friends sign up and spend $5. The Neon backend is now available in private preview.
Early access to backends for apps and agents is now available. Three new services are coming to Neon, including Storage, an S3-compatible object storage service.
Neon is introducing three new services: Storage, Compute, and AI Gateway to expand backend capabilities for applications and agents. Postgres 18 is now the default version.
Neon announced three new services to build a complete backend for apps and agents, expanding its platform capabilities.
Paid plans now include 100 manual snapshots per project, up from 10. Snapshots created by backup schedules do not count against this limit.
Neon Auth now includes new plugins and settings features, expanding the backend capabilities with Magic Link sign-in and related authentication enhancements. Additional tools and documentation for MCP and Stripe Projects integration are now available.
Neon now delivers significantly faster writes across all projects by disabling full-page writes, providing up to 5x performance improvement for write-heavy workloads. Additionally, organization-wide two-factor authentication is now available for enhanced security.
Postgres 18 is now generally available on Neon with full support and all preview limitations removed. Updates include new spending limits API, US East NAT gateway improvements, PrivateLink enhancements, plv8 deprecation, and k6 load testing support.
Neon adds organization spend limits with email alerts configurable from the Billing page, introduces a snapshot storage consumption API for better resource tracking, and enables one-click Neon Model Context Protocol setup for Kiro to support durable AI agents with agent-readable documentation.
Neon's Postgres plugin is now officially available in the OpenAI Codex plugin directory, enabling developers to interact with Neon databases through Codex. Additional improvements include enhanced snapshot API size fields and expanded networking support for the Singapore region.
Neon Auth now includes a Plugins tab in Organization settings for managing plugin limits, creator roles, and invitations. Neon Skill for coding agents and a Sentry integration guide with MCP were also released.
Neon Docs now include AI-assisted shortcuts that let you copy pages as Markdown or open them directly in ChatGPT or Claude, plus new guides for Postgres extensions, Azure region updates, and integration with Mastra and Vercel AI SDK.
Neon Postgres is now integrated with Stripe Projects, enabling streamlined backend setup through the Stripe CLI. Additional improvements include cache prewarming functionality and Neon Auth webhook support with Resend email delivery.
The npx neonctl@latest init command now supports setup for more AI assistants and includes improved billing support features.
The Free plan now supports unlimited organization members, enabling better team collaboration. Neon Auth has also received updates to improve authentication capabilities.
Neon now supports two-factor authentication (2FA) for account security, adds Data API Advisors for query optimization, and introduces Neon Auth org settings for improved account management.
Updated supported Postgres versions to 14.21, 15.16, 16.12, 17.8, and 18.2, and introduced TimescaleDB support on Postgres 18. New minor versions are now automatically available for existing branches.
The Connect modal now defaults to showing the Connection string for faster setup. Neon released a Cursor plugin and CircleCI Orb to improve developer workflows with database connections.
Organization admins can now add members to their organization by email domain, enabling bulk user provisioning based on domain verification.
A new consumption history API is now available on all paid plans to programmatically track usage. MCP Server setup has been simplified and new PostgreSQL 18 extension support is included.
Major update to the server-side Neon Auth SDK for Next.js applications with simplified authentication flow. Instagres REST API is now available for streamlined database interaction.
Neon introduces Agent Skills to teach AI assistants about Neon best practices, connection methods, and ORM setup. The release also includes Data API provisioning enhancements and faster documentation updates.
Neon Auth now automatically provisions on Vercel preview branches for both Vercel managed and Neon managed integrations when enabled, and the neon init command has been enhanced for improved developer experience.
New graphs for monitoring pooled connections via PgBouncer, allowing thousands of client connections to share a smaller pool of active database connections. GitHub Action enhancements and Neon VS Code Extension are also now available.
Neon is inviting community members to provide feedback and shape the product roadmap for 2026 releases.
Neon now supports project recovery for up to 7 days after deletion, increases the free plan project limit to 100, and adds a quick setup feature for MCP integration.
Neon Auth now supports branching for database-native identity management built on Better Auth. The free plan has been expanded to 80 projects with a new purely usage-based billing model.
The Free plan now supports up to 70 projects, allowing users to spin up and experiment with more separate database projects. New Data API settings have been added to expand customization options.
Neon Free plan now includes 60 projects instead of 50, providing users more room to experiment. Added AI onboarding support for VS Code and Claude, plus platform integrations.
The Neon Free plan now includes up to 50 projects, increased from 30, giving users more flexibility with project management at no cost.
Neon introduces data masking (Beta) to create anonymized branches for development and testing, adds Read-Only mode for MCP Server, and implements branch auto-deletion, enabling developers to work with sensitive data safely while streamlining branch management.
Compute pricing has been reduced by up to 25% across Launch, Scale, and Agent plans. The Free plan now includes more projects and AI-powered onboarding to help users get started faster.
Snapshots feature is now in Beta with automated scheduling capabilities. The Backup & Restore page in the Neon Console is available to all users, offering instant point-in-time recovery and disaster recovery capabilities.
Neon released a Claude Code plugin that integrates Neon's capabilities directly into Claude Code, along with default storage expansion and Postgres updates.
Scale plan users can now configure their scale to zero timeout directly in the Neon Console for easier compute management.
Paid plan users will now receive weekly usage reports on Mondays showing month-to-date usage and costs across their account.
Major improvements to the Data API (Beta) including enhanced quick start guides and updated documentation to help developers build their first app more easily.
Neon now supports Postgres 18 in preview, allowing users to create projects with the latest version. The Elephantshark release adds network traffic monitoring capabilities to the platform.
Introduces snapshot APIs for database versioning to support AI agents and code generation platforms. Also includes increased free compute allocation and HIPAA compliance certification.
Neon now supports ChatGPT integration via Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors, adds new testing capabilities, and integrates with New Relic via OpenTelemetry for observability.
Neon introduces a new Agent Plan designed for AI agent platforms that need to provision thousands of databases, along with enhancements to MCP Server and improvements to the Data API.
The Free plan project limit has been doubled from 10 to 20, allowing users to create more side projects and prototypes without restrictions. This release also includes MCP Server enhancements and a pg_repack release.
The Data API (Beta) gets a dedicated config page in the project sidebar for easier discovery and activation, plus new snapshot restore options and the ability to set expiration dates for branches.
Neon introduced usage-based pricing for paid plans starting at $5/month, allowing customers to pay only for what they use. Additional updates include branch expiration features and enhancements to Neon Local.
Neon introduced new snapshot restore workflows with early access, letting users choose how to restore from existing snapshots, and added the ability to set expiration dates for branches.
app.build, Neon's open source reference architecture for agentic codegen, now includes a web-based interface and Laravel framework support, expanding developer tooling options.
Neon Auth now supports custom email providers for user invites, password resets, and notifications. Neon AI Assistant is available for Free plan users. Devin can now integrate with Neon's MCP Server.
Neon Local Connect VS Code Extension enables local development with Neon in a familiar environment. app.build now adds Python support for expanded framework compatibility.
Neon has launched an AI Assistant available to Launch and Scale plan users for help within the Console. Additional improvements include delete functionality for Neon Auth users and various UI enhancements.
Neon now allows custom names for branch computes, adds TanStack integration support, and enhances Neon Auth capabilities for improved database management and authentication workflows.
Neon MCP Server can now be added to Cursor with a single click for easier integration. Connection security has been improved and RLS setup is simplified with Neon Auth.
Neon now supports OpenTelemetry integration for sending metrics and Postgres logs to any compatible backend, opens Data API to all users, and adds API key authentication for Model Context Protocol.
app.build, an open source reference implementation for building AI-powered applications on top of Neon, is now available via Homebrew for easier installation. The Neon MCP Server has also received updates.
Neon announced the launch of app.build, an open source reference implementation for building codegen products on Neon, along with releases of Instagres, Netlify DB, and other products.
Neon Auth is now available directly from the Neon Postgres Integration on Vercel, allowing you to enable authentication when creating a database or later. Backup and Restore features have also been enhanced.
Neon Auth environment variables now set automatically in Vercel projects, simplifying setup for users of the Neon Postgres Integration. Additional Postgres version updates are included in this release.
Introducing the Neon Data API in Early Access for direct Postgres database queries, along with Neon credits support and a collapsible console sidebar for improved UI usability.
Neon on Azure has moved from beta to general availability, expanding platform support. PostgreSQL Anonymizer extension support has been added to improve data privacy capabilities.
Neon Local is a new proxy service for local Postgres development with Docker, enabling isolated, production-like environments. The release also includes an automated Import Data Assistant and Console UI improvements.
Neon Snapshots is now in Early Access, allowing users to capture and restore databases to specific points in time. Postgres logs can now be exported to Datadog for monitoring and analysis.
Neon projects now start with an improved out-of-the-box setup to better support development workflows, moving from a single main branch to a multi-branch structure. Neon also released an MCP Server integration with Zed editor.
Neon now supports Azure Service Connector, allowing applications on Azure to simplify connection management to Neon databases.
Neon has launched a hosted MCP Server in the cloud to simplify AI workflow integration with clients, added new safeguards for protected branches, and rolled out Azure platform enhancements.
Neon serverless driver for JavaScript/TypeScript has reached version 1.0.0 and is now generally available, alongside improvements to Neon Auth setup and updates to the MCP Server.
Neon Postgres purchases through Azure Marketplace now count toward Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC), and users can receive Slack usage notifications for better cost monitoring.
Neon is now HIPAA compliant, adding to existing security certifications. GitHub Secret Scanning integration and Neon Auth support for MCP Server have been added to improve security and developer tooling.
Added a new get_connection_string command to Neon MCP Server and enabled tracking Neon projects directly in Slack for better project visibility and management.
Neon is now generally available in AWS's São Paulo region (sa-east-1), allowing users to create projects with lower latency for South American workloads.
Neon Auth is now available in Beta for all users, providing easy authentication setup in a few clicks. Private Networking has reached General Availability.
Neon is now generally available in AWS's London region (eu-west-2), allowing users to create projects with lower latency and compliance benefits for EU-based workloads.
New query monitoring capabilities now available in the Neon Console for Early Access Program members, allowing users to track active queries and query history. 1Password integration support has also been added.
Neon released an early access version of the Neon App for Slack, enabling users to stay connected to their Neon Serverless Postgres databases directly from Slack. This release also includes scheduled updates for the Free Plan and other improvements.
Neon Chat for Visual Studio Code is now available in the GitHub Marketplace as an AI-powered assistant extension to help developers in their IDE.
The Neon Database Copilot Extension is now available in the GitHub Marketplace, making it easier to configure and use Neon within your development workflow.
Neon now defaults to Postgres 17, adds pg_cron support for scheduled tasks, introduces new connection limits, and launches Neon for AI Agents with enhanced capabilities for agent-based applications.
Neon released fixes and improvements at year-end 2024, with a reminder to update the CLI. New features are in development for upcoming releases.
Neon now supports larger compute sizes up to 16 CU for autoscaling, introduces project-scoped API keys for improved security and access control, and releases a browser-based psql client for direct database interaction.
Neon is now available as an Azure Native Integration, making it easier for Azure customers to get started. The release also introduces new Azure regions and a Neon MCP server for AI agents.
Neon Organizations is now generally available for team collaboration. The release also includes a new Schema Diff GitHub Action and updates to supported Postgres versions.
Neon released a new Python SDK for the Neon API to simplify Python application integration, added an Import Data Assistant, and extended integration support for Org accounts.
Neon now automatically archives branches on the Free Plan that are older than 14 days and have not been accessed for 24 hours. The release also includes Postgres version updates and additional improvements.
Neon now provides at a glance usage metrics for paid plan users to track account level usage, expanding on the free plan feature. Added support for additional Postgres extensions.
Neon Authorize enables developers to manage Postgres Row Level Security policies from their codebase with JWT integration. New RAG to Postgres pipeline capabilities and additional features are now available.
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