Hydra

Hydra is an innovative open-source project that combines the power of PostgreSQL with DuckDB's high-performance analytics engine. This hybrid solution allows developers to build faster applications with advanced analytical capabilities right within their Postgres database.

Key features and benefits:

1. Millisecond response times: Hydra's integration of DuckDB's columnar-vectorized query engine enables lightning-fast analytics on large datasets.

2. Seamless Postgres integration: Developers can leverage familiar Postgres interfaces and tools while gaining access to DuckDB's analytical prowess.

3. Open-source and MIT licensed: Hydra is freely available and can be used, modified, and distributed under the permissive MIT license.

4. Scalability: From laptop to cloud, Hydra is designed to handle varying workloads and data sizes efficiently.

5. Object storage connectivity: Easily connect with popular object storage solutions like S3, Cloudflare R2, Google GCS, and Azure.

6. Feature-rich SQL: Take advantage of advanced SQL features for complex data analysis and manipulation.

7. Zero dependencies: Hydra integrates seamlessly into existing Postgres setups without requiring additional dependencies.

Hydra is backed by Y Combinator and has garnered support from industry leaders, including the DuckDB Foundation, Dagster, Svix, and HashiCorp. Its ability to handle both transactional and analytical workloads in a single database makes it an attractive solution for companies looking to simplify their data architecture while improving query performance.

The project is actively developed and maintained, with regular updates and improvements. Developers can contribute to the project, join the community on Discord, or become supporters to help drive the future of this innovative database solution.