InstantDB Team Joins OpenAI, Services Supported Until 2027
tristanbob · x · 2026-08-23
- Acquisition: The InstantDB team is joining OpenAI. Instant is an open-source backend designed for AI-coded apps.
- Continuity: Services will continue until August 31, 2027.
- Product: Instant 1.0 claims to be the best backend for AI coding agents, featuring a multi-tenant database (on Postgres) and a sync engine (written in Clojure).
- Features: Supports unlimited app creation without freezing, a built-in sync engine for offline/real-time speeds, and integrated services like auth and storage.
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