> This page location: Product updates > Changelog > Full Neon documentation index: https://neon.com/docs/llms.txt > Summary: Updates and changes to Neon's features, functionality, and performance, with a history of modifications and improvements. # Changelog ## Entries --- ### 2026-07-24 ## Debug Postgres from the terminal with `neon inspect db` You can now run read-only Postgres diagnostics straight from the Neon CLI with `neon inspect db`. Each subcommand runs a single, known-good query against Postgres' own statistics and catalog views, then prints a clean table (or JSON/YAML for scripting). There's no connection string to assemble and no catalog view to recall: the CLI resolves the endpoint, role, password, and database through the same Neon API the SDK uses, so you name a diagnostic and go. **Note: New to the Neon CLI?** Install it with `npm install -g neon`, then authenticate with `neon auth`. See the [install guide](https://neon.com/docs/cli/install) and [CLI quickstart](https://neon.com/docs/cli/quickstart) to get going. Fourteen subcommands cover the questions you actually ask when something is slow, grouped by what you're chasing: - **Size and storage:** `table-sizes`, `index-sizes`, `bloat` - **Indexes and scans:** `unused-indexes`, `seq-scans` - **Live activity and contention:** `long-running-queries`, `locks` - **Query workload:** `outliers`, `calls` (from `pg_stat_statements`) - **Maintenance:** `vacuum-stats` - **Replication:** `replication-slots`, `subscriptions` - **Neon cache debugging:** `lfc-hit-rate`, `working-set` Every command is read-only, scoped to the columns that answer the question, and capped where results can get large. That makes it as safe to hand to an agent as it is to run yourself. Point it at a linked project, or at any Postgres database with `--db-url`: ```bash neon link # or: neon set-context --project-id neon inspect db bloat ``` ```bash neon inspect db outliers --db-url postgres://:@:5432/ ``` See the [`neon inspect` reference](https://neon.com/docs/cli/inspect) for the full command reference, and read the deep dive on our [blog](https://neon.com/blog/neon-inspect-db). ## Manage snapshots from the Neon CLI The Neon CLI now has a first-class `neon snapshots` command group. Snapshots are point-in-time backups of a branch, and they were previously only available in the Console and REST API. You can manage the full lifecycle from your terminal: - `neon snapshots list` and `neon snapshots get` to see your snapshots. - `neon snapshots create` to snapshot a branch, optionally at a point in time with `--timestamp` or `--lsn`. - `neon snapshots update` and `neon snapshots delete` to rename, re-expire, or remove a snapshot. - `neon snapshots restore` to restore a snapshot into a branch, with a preview step so you can inspect the result before running `neon snapshots finalize` to commit it. For example, snapshot a branch before a risky migration, then restore it into a new branch if you need to roll back: ```bash neon snapshots create --branch main --name pre-migration neon snapshots list neon snapshots restore pre-migration --name recovered ``` You can also view and set a branch's automatic backup schedule with `neon snapshots schedule get` and `neon snapshots schedule set`. Automated backup schedules are available on paid plans, except for the Agent plan. See the [`neon snapshots` reference](https://neon.com/docs/cli/snapshots) for the full list of subcommands. ## Create projects with more control from the CLI `neon projects create` now accepts flags to configure a project up front: choose the PostgreSQL version, create protected branches, and enable logical replication. ```bash neon projects create --name my-app --pg-version 17 neon branches create --project-id --name production --protected neon projects update --enable-logical-replication --yes ``` See the [`neon projects` reference](https://neon.com/docs/cli/projects) for the full list of flags. ## Query Functions and Storage logs from the Neon MCP server [Functions](https://neon.com/docs/compute/functions/overview) and [Object Storage](https://neon.com/docs/storage/overview) are core pieces of the [Neon backend](https://neon.com/docs/get-started/backend-overview): serverless compute and S3-compatible storage that branch with your database in the same project. You can now query logs from both services directly through the [Neon MCP server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server), so your AI assistant can investigate a failure without leaving your editor. Three new read-only tools make up the `observability` category: - `query_logs`: filter logs by source, service, severity, or a text match over a time window (or drop down to raw LogQL for full control). - `list_log_fields`: discover the fields you can filter on. - `list_log_field_values`: list the values a field takes, to ground your filters. Once the MCP server is connected, ask your assistant in plain language: ```text Why did my function error in the last hour? Check the logs. ``` The same logs are documented under [Neon Functions logs](https://neon.com/docs/compute/functions/logs) and [object storage logs](https://neon.com/docs/storage/logs). ## New guides for building on the Neon backend Two new guides show how to build on the Neon backend, from declaring your services to shipping a real app: - [Manage Neon projects with `neon.ts`](https://neon.com/guides/neon-ts-demo): use Neon's native TypeScript configuration to provision Postgres, Managed Better Auth, and the Data API, manage branch compute, and generate type-safe environment variables, all from one file that branches with your data. - [Build a Discord bot with Neon Functions and Neon AI Gateway](https://neon.com/guides/discord-bot-on-neon-functions): put Functions and the AI Gateway to work in a single project, with AI chat and image generation hosted next to your database. **Note: Set up the Neon backend with your AI agent** The backend services (Object Storage, Functions, and AI Gateway) are in beta in AWS `us-east-2`. To build with them, install the Neon agent skills so your assistant knows how to provision and wire them up: ```bash npx neon@latest init ``` Then ask your assistant to get started with Neon. See the [backend beta guide](https://neon.com/docs/get-started/backend-beta) for access and setup. --- ### 2026-07-17 ## Neon backend for apps and agents is now in beta Neon **Object Storage**, **Functions**, and **AI Gateway** have graduated from private preview to beta. Everyone can start building a complete backend on new or existing projects in **AWS US East (Ohio)** today. Declare your whole backend in one `neon.ts` file, and it branches with your data. Fork a branch and you get an isolated copy of your database, files, functions, and gateway. - [Object Storage](https://neon.com/docs/storage/overview): S3-compatible object storage that branches with your database. - [Functions](https://neon.com/docs/compute/functions/overview): Long-running serverless compute that runs alongside your database. - [AI Gateway](https://neon.com/docs/ai-gateway/overview): One API for frontier and open-source models, built into your project. New to the Neon backend? Start with the [beta guide](https://neon.com/docs/get-started/backend-beta), see [how the pieces fit together](https://neon.com/docs/get-started/backend-overview), or build one end to end with the [full backend quickstart](https://neon.com/docs/get-started/full-backend-quickstart). For the vision behind the platform, read the [announcement blog post](https://neon.com/blog/neon-backend-is-beta). **Note: One-shot your backend with an AI agent** Install the beta agent skills: ```bash npx neon@latest init --preview ``` Then build your backend from a single prompt: ```text Set up a Neon backend for my app with Postgres, object storage, functions, and AI gateway ``` Your agent provisions the services, declares them in `neon.ts`, and wires them into your app. ## New TypeScript SDK for the Neon API We're introducing [`@neon/sdk`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@neon/sdk) 1.1, the best way to work with the Neon API from TypeScript. It's fetch-based, zero-dependency, and generated from our OpenAPI spec, with an ergonomic layer on top. It covers the whole **Neon Platform API**: projects, branches, databases, and our new backend services (Object Storage, Functions, and AI Gateway). It replaces [`@neondatabase/api-client`](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@neondatabase/api-client) as the recommended client, though the legacy package still works. The ergonomic layer matters most for the multi-step provisioning workflows that might take you or your agent a few attempts to get right (for example, create a project, wait for it to be ready, then create a branch and hand back a connection string). `createNeonClient({ apiKey })` gives you namespaced methods (`neon.projects`, `neon.storage`, `neon.functions`, `neon.aiGateway`, and more), typed `{ data, error }` results, and workflow helpers like `createAndConnect`. Any method takes `{ waitForReadiness: true }` to block until provisioning finishes, and a `raw` layer exposes every endpoint. ```bash npm install @neon/sdk ``` ```typescript import { createNeonClient } from "@neon/sdk"; const neon = createNeonClient({ apiKey: process.env.NEON_API_KEY! }); // Workflow helper: create, poll until ready, return a connection string const { data, error } = await neon.projects.createAndConnect({ name: "my-app" }); if (error) throw error; const { project, connectionString } = data; // Or wait on any mutation with waitForReadiness const { data: branch, error: branchError } = await neon.branches.create( project.id, { name: "preview" }, { waitForReadiness: true } ); if (branchError) throw branchError; // The new backend services are namespaced too await neon.storage.buckets.create(project.id, branch.id, { name: "uploads" }); ``` Read the [announcement blog post](https://neon.com/blog/neon-sdk) for the full story, or see the [TypeScript SDK documentation](https://neon.com/docs/reference/typescript-sdk) and [migration guide](https://neon.com/docs/reference/migrate-api-client-to-sdk) for setup, API reference, and moving from `@neondatabase/api-client`. ## Passkey support You can now sign in to Neon with a passkey instead of a 2FA code. Add a passkey from **Account settings** and use your device's built-in biometrics, like Touch ID or Windows Hello, or a security key to verify it's you. Passkeys satisfy organization-level 2FA requirements, so admins can let members enroll in either 2FA or a passkey to comply. See [Manage your Neon account](https://neon.com/docs/manage/accounts#passkeys) for setup steps. ![Sign in to Neon with a passkey](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon-passkey.png) ## Git-style diffs in the Neon CLI ### New `neon diff` command We've added a top-level `diff` command to the Neon CLI, letting you (and your agents) quickly see schema changes between your current branch and any other branch you specify. It fits into a branch-first development workflow alongside `neon link`, `neon checkout`, `neon status`, and `neon deploy`. 1. `neon link`: link to a Neon project 2. `neon checkout dev-1`: create/checkout a dev branch 3. Do the dev work 4. `neon diff main`: sanity check the schema changes made against main ```sql CREATE TABLE public.orders ( id integer NOT NULL, customer_id integer NOT NULL, status text NOT NULL -- [!code --] status text NOT NULL, -- [!code ++] discount_code character varying(20) -- [!code ++] ); CREATE INDEX orders_discount_code_idx ON public.orders USING btree (discount_code); -- [!code ++] ``` Want your agents to use `neon diff`? Install the Neon agent skills so your assistant has current knowledge of the CLI and reaches for the command on its own: ```bash npx neon@latest init ``` ### Config commands now show the same diff [`neon.ts`](https://neon.com/docs/reference/neon-ts) is the TypeScript config file that declares your Neon backend: which services are on (Postgres, Auth, Data API, Object Storage, Functions) and your branch settings (compute size, TTL, `protected`). The config commands reconcile that file with what's actually live: `neon config plan` previews the changes, `neon config apply` makes them, and `neon deploy` applies and provisions in one step. These commands now report their changes as a `git diff` instead of tables so you can see exactly what will change before you confirm: ```bash Planned changes + Neon Auth + bucket uploads ~ main computeSettings.autoscalingLimitMaxCu → 4 ttl → 2026-07-24T09:49:44.092Z ``` If `apply` finds a setting that already differs on the branch, it shows the current value too and stops without changing anything until you re-run with `--update-existing`. ## New NAT gateway IPs and VPC endpoint services in US East (Ohio), Europe (London), and Asia Pacific (Singapore) We've expanded infrastructure capacity in the AWS US East (Ohio) (`us-east-2`), Europe (London) (`eu-west-2`), and Asia Pacific (Singapore) (`ap-southeast-1`) regions with new NAT gateway IP addresses and new VPC endpoint service addresses for Private Networking. **Tip: Update your IP allowlists** If you have IP allowlists on external systems that Neon connects to, **update those allowlists to include the new NAT gateway addresses**. Connections may be affected intermittently if traffic routes through non-allowlisted NAT gateways. If you use Private Networking in these regions, you can now use the additional VPC endpoint service addresses for enhanced capacity and reliability. See the [Regions documentation](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/regions#aws-nat-gateway-ip-addresses) for the complete list of NAT gateway IPs and the [Private Networking guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking) for VPC endpoint service addresses by region. --- ### 2026-07-10 ## New `neon api` command in the Neon CLI The Neon CLI now ships an [`api`](https://neon.com/docs/cli/api) command: call any [Neon Platform API](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api) route from the terminal using your existing CLI login, without hand-building `curl` requests or giving agents raw API keys. Dedicated CLI commands cover common workflows, but the Platform API moves faster. With the `neon api` command, you get full API reach the moment an endpoint exists. Run `neon api --list` to browse every route from the OpenAPI spec. [Read the announcement](https://neon.com/blog/introducing-neon-api-command) for why we built this for agent workflows. List projects for your organization: ```bash neon orgs list neon api /projects -Q org_id=org-cool-darkness-12345678 ``` Create a dev branch on an existing project: ```bash neon api /projects/late-frost-12345678/branches -X POST -F branch.name=dev ``` The `-F branch.name=dev` flag builds the JSON body `{ "branch": { "name": "dev" } }` automatically. See the [`api` command reference](https://neon.com/docs/cli/api) for query parameters, file bodies (`-d @file`), and output formats. ## Cmd+K support for the Neon Console You can now press `Cmd+K` (Mac) or `Ctrl+K` (Windows/Linux) from anywhere in the Neon Console to open a searchable command bar with actions scoped to your current branch and project: navigate to branches, open the SQL editor, create a snapshot, go to settings, and more. ![Neon Console command bar](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/command_k.png) ## Neon MCP Server: branch expiration on create The [Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server) `create_branch` tool now accepts an optional `expiresAt` parameter (ISO 8601) to set automatic branch deletion when creating a branch, matching the Neon API and console Auto-delete behavior. See [branch expiration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/branch-expiration). Connect the MCP Server in your editor: ```bash npx add-mcp https://mcp.neon.tech/mcp ``` For full setup (API key auth, agent skills, and more), run `npx neon@latest init`. See [Connect MCP clients to Neon](https://neon.com/docs/ai/connect-mcp-clients-to-neon). ## New NAT gateway IPs and VPC endpoint services in US East (Ohio), Europe (London), and Asia Pacific (Singapore) We've expanded infrastructure capacity in the AWS US East (Ohio) (`us-east-2`), Europe (London) (`eu-west-2`), and Asia Pacific (Singapore) (`ap-southeast-1`) regions with new NAT gateway IP addresses and new VPC endpoint service addresses for Private Networking. **Tip: Update your IP allowlists** If you have IP allowlists on external systems that Neon connects to, **update those allowlists to include the new NAT gateway addresses**. Connections may be affected intermittently if traffic routes through non-allowlisted NAT gateways. If you use Private Networking in these regions, you can now use the additional VPC endpoint service addresses for enhanced capacity and reliability. See the [Regions documentation](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/regions#aws-nat-gateway-ip-addresses) for the complete list of NAT gateway IPs and the [Private Networking guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking) for VPC endpoint service addresses by region. ## Postgres turns 30 Postgres turned 30 on July 8. [See our post on X](https://x.com/neondatabase/status/2074892704115470796). Neon is a long-term bet on Postgres. We support Postgres 14 through 18 today, with Postgres 19 support on the way. Our team includes Postgres hackers who [contribute upstream](https://neon.com/blog/postgres-18) and support the wider ecosystem through our [Open Source Program](https://neon.com/blog/neon-open-source-program). We run standard Postgres, not a fork: [Neon is Postgres](https://neon.com/docs/reference/compatibility), with serverless branching and autoscaling built around the database millions of developers already rely on. Happy birthday, Postgres. 🎂🐘 --- ### 2026-07-03 ## Neon CLI enhancements We're continually improving the Neon CLI and the developer experience around it. Recent additions include [branch-first dev loop](https://neon.com/blog/branch-first-dev-loop) (`neon link`, `neon checkout`, and `neon env pull`) commands and [`neon.ts`](https://neon.com/docs/reference/neon-ts). This week brings a shorter name plus two additional commands. - **The CLI is now just `neon`** You can now install the Neon CLI from npm as `neon` instead of `neonctl`: `npm i -g neon` (or run it with `npx neon@latest`). All commands are now documented as `neon` rather than `neonctl`. If you already use `neonctl`, nothing changes: it's the same CLI, `neonctl` still works as a command, and no migration or re-authentication is needed. See the [Neon CLI install guide](https://neon.com/docs/cli/install). The latest CLI now requires Node.js 20.19.0 or higher (previously 18). An existing installation keeps working on your current Node.js version; if you're on an older version, upgrade Node.js before updating the CLI. - **Set up declarative branch management in one step** The new `neon config init` command scaffolds a starter [`neon.ts`](https://neon.com/docs/reference/neon-ts) config file and installs the `@neon/config` and `@neon/env` packages, so you can define how each branch is set up (compute size, scale-to-zero, TTL, and which services it uses) declaratively, without any manual setup. It runs entirely locally, and `neon link` now offers to run it as its final step. ```bash neon config init ``` - **Check your current branch instantly, with no network call** The new `neon status` command is a top-level alias for `neon config status`. Add `--current-branch` to print just the branch pinned in your local `.neon` file: ```bash neon status --current-branch ``` Because it makes no network call, it's fast enough to run on every shell prompt. For example, add your current Neon branch to a [starship](https://starship.rs) prompt by appending this `[custom.neon]` module to `~/.config/starship.toml`: ```toml # ~/.config/starship.toml [custom.neon] description = "Current Neon branch" command = "neon status --current-branch" # prints the branch pinned in .neon (no network) when = "neon status --current-branch" # exits non-zero when no branch -> segment is hidden symbol = "🌿 " style = "bold green" format = "[$symbol$output]($style) " ``` See the [config command reference](https://neon.com/docs/cli/config#current-branch) for more. ## Neon Object Storage in the Files SDK [Neon Object Storage](https://neon.com/docs/storage/overview) now has a first-class adapter in the [Files SDK](https://files-sdk.dev), the open-source library that gives you one upload, download, and presigned-URL API across S3, R2, GCS, and more. The `neon` adapter is wired up from the `AWS_*` variables Neon injects, so pointing your object storage backend at Neon is a one-line config change: ```ts import { Files } from 'files-sdk'; import { neon } from 'files-sdk/neon'; const files = new Files({ adapter: neon({ bucket: 'assets' }) }); // Upload a file, then get a presigned URL to view it await files.upload('logos/neon-logo.png', body, { contentType: 'image/png' }); const url = await files.url('logos/neon-logo.png', { expiresIn: 3600 }); ``` See the [with-files-sdk example](https://github.com/neondatabase/examples/tree/main/with-files-sdk) for a minimal script that uploads files to a branch-scoped bucket. > Neon Object Storage is part of Neon's new backend services, currently in private preview. If you haven't signed up yet, you can [sign up and learn more](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/roadmap#new-backend-primitives-for-apps-and-agents). ## Learn more about Lakebase Search We recently opened [Lakebase Search](https://neon.com/docs/ai/lakebase-search) to all Neon users, adding scalable vector, keyword, and hybrid search to Postgres through the `lakebase_vector` and `lakebase_text` extensions. This week, our engineering team goes under the hood. Read [Lakebase Search: vector and BM25 on Neon](https://neon.com/blog/lakebase-search-on-neon) blog post to learn why the usual `pgvector` + GIN setup breaks down at scale, and how `lakebase_ann` (IVF + RaBitQ) and `lakebase_bm25` (Block-Max WAND) keep indexes on object storage so they stay ready across scale-to-zero and branching. ## Update snapshot expiration anytime You can now update a snapshot's expiration with the [Update snapshot](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/snapshots/update-snapshot) endpoint. Set `expires_at` to a future timestamp to change the retention deadline, or send `null` to remove it so the snapshot never expires. Previously, expiration could only be set when the snapshot was created. ```bash curl --request PATCH \ --url 'https://console.neon.tech/api/v2/projects/{project_id}/snapshots/{snapshot_id}' \ --header 'authorization: Bearer $NEON_API_KEY' \ --header 'content-type: application/json' \ --data '{ "snapshot": { "expires_at": "2026-12-31T00:00:00Z" } }' ``` ## Planned update notifications change So that we can ship Neon improvements and fixes faster, the advance notice period for planned updates on the Scale and Enterprise plans is changing from 7 days to 3 days, effective July 10, 2026. Updates take only a few seconds, and Neon prewarms your cache so performance isn't affected. You can check for update notifications in your project's settings (**Settings** > **Updates**). On the Scale and Enterprise plans, you also receive an email notification in advance, in addition to the in-console notice. To learn more, see [Updates](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates). ## Neon Community Corner This week, we're spotlighting contributions and integrations from the Neon community and ecosystem. ### Neon Testing now supports Bun Test [Neon Testing](https://www.npmjs.com/package/neon-testing), the community-built integration testing library by [Mikael Lirbank](https://www.lirbank.com/), shipped v3.0.0 with support for [Bun Test](https://bun.sh/docs/cli/test) alongside Vitest. Each test runs against its own isolated Neon branch, with `DATABASE_URL` set up and torn down automatically, so your tests hit the same schema and constraints as production without mocks or a shared local database. ```bash npm install --save-dev neon-testing ``` View the package on [npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/neon-testing) and read the [v3.0.0 release notes on GitHub](https://github.com/starmode-base/neon-testing/releases). ### Connect Neon to Gamut [Gamut](https://www.gamut.so/mcp/developer-tools/neon), an AI agent hosting platform with native support for remote MCP servers, now connects to Neon through the [Neon MCP server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server). Setup uses OAuth, matching the existing client flow. To get started, [add Neon to your Gamut agent](https://www.gamut.so/mcp/developer-tools/neon). ### Docs & Postgres tutorial contributors Our [docs](https://github.com/neondatabase/website) and [Postgres tutorials](https://neon.com/postgresql/tutorial) get better thanks to fixes and improvements from the community. A quick thank you to contributors. ```text @AayushGoswami @AhmedYasinKUL @Arul-1911 @bcw117 @camro @chibx @codenim34 @crebelskydico @da-vaibhav @DorianDragaj @duffuniverse @fcdm @flow145 @harry-whorlow @houssaineamzil @ifeoluwak @Jaskaranrehal @jayhyp @karlhorky @keugenek @michaelgomeh @noo-dev @rahulrao0209 @Ranzeplay @realihorrud @rhutch117 @sanaeft @sdarnadeem @SefterM-zade @slotix @solisoares @this-fifo @VIM4L-M @webwurst ``` --- ### 2026-06-26 ## Agent skills for Neon Object Storage, Functions, and AI Gateway [Neon Agent Skills](https://neon.com/docs/ai/agent-skills) are instruction files that teach AI coding assistants how to work with Neon. The collection now includes skills for [Neon Functions](https://neon.com/docs/compute/functions/overview), [Object Storage](https://neon.com/docs/storage/overview), and [AI Gateway](https://neon.com/docs/ai-gateway/overview), the backend services currently in **private preview**. To install all Neon agent skills: ```bash npx skills add neondatabase/agent-skills ``` For the complete list of skills and other install options, see the [Agent Skills documentation](https://neon.com/docs/ai/agent-skills). ## Lakebase Search is now available to all users [Lakebase Search](https://neon.com/docs/ai/lakebase-search) is now available to all Neon users on Postgres 16+. Two extensions, [`lakebase_vector`](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/lakebase-vector) and [`lakebase_text`](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/lakebase-text), bring **vector**, **keyword**, and **hybrid** search into Postgres, so you can run semantic RAG, exact-term lookups, and combined rankings without a separate search stack. First, [enable the shared preload libraries and restart your compute](https://neon.com/docs/ai/lakebase-search-get-started). Then install the extensions and query with the same operators you already know from `pgvector` and full-text search: ```sql CREATE EXTENSION IF NOT EXISTS lakebase_vector CASCADE; CREATE EXTENSION IF NOT EXISTS lakebase_text CASCADE; -- Semantic: nearest neighbors by embedding SELECT title FROM documents ORDER BY embedding <=> $query_vector LIMIT 5; -- Keyword: BM25 relevance with top-K pushdown SELECT title FROM documents ORDER BY body_tsv <@> to_bm25query(to_tsvector('english', 'vector search'), 'documents_bm25') LIMIT 5; ``` For production search, combine both with **Reciprocal Rank Fusion (RRF)**: merge top vector and BM25 candidates into one score. The [get started guide](https://neon.com/docs/ai/lakebase-search-get-started#combine-results-with-hybrid-search) includes a full hybrid example in TypeScript. Why Lakebase Search on Neon: - **`lakebase_ann`**: drop-in `pgvector` compatibility; scales to 1B+ vectors; index builds 50-100× faster than HNSW - **`lakebase_bm25`**: standard `tsvector` types; BM25 ranking GIN can't do natively - **Scale-to-zero**: indexes live in storage, so they're ready immediately after a cold start; branches copy indexes without rebuilds See the [Lakebase Search overview](https://neon.com/docs/ai/lakebase-search) to get started. ## Postgres version updates We updated supported Postgres versions to [14.23](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/14.23/), [15.18](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/15.18/), [16.14](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/16.14/), [17.10](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/17.10/), and [18.4](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/18.4/), respectively. When a new minor version is available on Neon, it is applied the next time your compute restarts. For more about how we handle Postgres version upgrades, refer to our [Postgres version support policy](https://neon.com/docs/postgresql/postgres-version-policy). ## Ephemeral database branches for Vercel Eve agent sessions In [June, Vercel introduced Eve](https://vercel.com/blog/introducing-eve), an open-source, filesystem-first framework for durable agents. Sessions checkpoint as they run, can last for days, and pause for human approval before resuming. Eve includes a sandbox, evals, and built-in channels. We published a guide that pairs Eve with Neon branching. The integration is a small hook in `agent/hooks/provision-branch.ts`: create a branch when a session starts, delete it when the session ends. Agent tools read the branch connection URI and work against an isolated copy of your production schema. ```typescript export default defineHook({ events: { async "session.started"(_event, ctx) { const branch = await createBranch(`eve-${ctx.session.id.slice(0, 12)}`); dbBranch.update(() => ({ connectionUri: branch.connectionUri })); }, }, }); ``` Read the guide: [Running Vercel Eve agents and evals on disposable Neon branches](https://neon.com/guides/vercel-eve-neon) --- ### 2026-06-19 ## Refer a friend and earn credits We're piloting a referral program. Send a friend your referral link, and when they sign up for Neon and spend $5, you get $5 in credits. This is an early pilot, so we're still shaping it. Tell us what would make a referral program most useful to you, whether that's different rewards, how you share your link, or something else, in our [Discord feedback channel](https://discord.com/channels/1176467419317940276/1176788564890112042). ## Neon backend for apps and agents now in private preview Neon Object Storage, Functions, and AI Gateway are now in private preview. - **Functions**: long-running Node.js compute next to your database. WebSocket servers, SSE streams, AI agents. - **Object Storage**: S3-compatible object storage that branches with your data. - **AI Gateway**: one API for frontier and open-source models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and more. ## Introducing neon.ts: infrastructure as code for your Neon project `neon.ts` is a TypeScript config file you commit to your repo. Use it as branch policy infrastructure as code (for example, TTL, compute sizing, and scale-to-zero settings), and to declare which Neon services your project uses: ```ts import { defineConfig } from "@neon/config/v1"; export default defineConfig({ auth: true, dataApi: true, branch: (branch) => { if (!branch.exists) { return { ttl: "7d", postgres: { computeSettings: { autoscalingLimitMinCu: 0.25, autoscalingLimitMaxCu: 1, suspendTimeout: "5m", }, }, }; } return {}; }, preview: { functions: { /* ... */ }, buckets: { /* ... */ }, aiGateway: true, }, }); ``` Apply it with `neonctl deploy`, preview changes first with `neonctl config plan`. The `@neon/env` package gives you type-safe access to the environment variables each declared service injects, so missing or misconfigured variables surface at build time rather than runtime. If you've signed up for the **Neon backend for apps and agents private preview**, the `preview` block enables Functions, object storage buckets, and AI Gateway in the same config. Fork a branch and you get an isolated copy of your database, files, object storage, functions, and AI gateway. See the [neon.ts reference](https://neon.com/docs/reference/neon-ts) for the full config schema, or read the [blog post](https://neon.com/blog/introducing-neon-ts) for a full walkthrough. ## Export Neon metrics to SigNoz This new guide shows how to export your Postgres logs and metrics to [SigNoz](https://signoz.io) using the Neon OpenTelemetry integration. Once set up, your database telemetry lands alongside your application data in SigNoz, making it easier to spot and investigate performance issues across your stack. [Send Postgres logs and metrics from Neon to SigNoz](https://neon.com/guides/signoz-otel-neon) ## Fixes & improvements
**Neon API** The deprecated `GET /consumption_history/account` endpoint has been removed. Use `GET /consumption_history/v2/projects` instead. See [Querying consumption metrics](https://neon.com/docs/guides/consumption-metrics) for details.
**Vercel integration** For [Neon-Managed (Connectable Account) Vercel integrations](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-managed-vercel-integration), rotating the selected Postgres role password in Neon now automatically syncs updated credentials to Vercel environment variables. This removes the need to manually re-save integration settings after password rotation.
--- ### 2026-06-12 ## Backends for apps and agents Three new services are now available in beta on Neon. - **Object Storage**: S3-compatible object storage that branches with your database - **Compute**: Serverless functions that run alongside Postgres - **AI Gateway**: One API for frontier and open-source models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and more, built into your Neon project ## Lakebase Search (Private Preview) Lakebase Search brings scalable vector and BM25 full-text search to Neon through two new Postgres extensions, so you can handle semantic and keyword search in a single database without running separate search infrastructure. - [**`lakebase_vector`**](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/lakebase-vector) adds the `lakebase_ann` index type for approximate nearest-neighbor vector search. Drop-in compatible with `pgvector`: same types, operators, and query syntax. A single index scales to over 1 billion vectors, with builds 50–100x faster than HNSW. ```sql CREATE INDEX ON items USING lakebase_ann (embedding vector_l2_ops); SELECT * FROM items ORDER BY embedding <-> '[3,1,2]' LIMIT 5; ``` - [**`lakebase_text`**](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/lakebase-text) adds the `lakebase_bm25` index type for BM25 full-text search. Works with standard `tsvector` types and operators, adding BM25 ranking and top-K pushdown that PostgreSQL's native GIN index doesn't support. ```sql CREATE INDEX docs_bm25 ON documents USING lakebase_bm25 (vector bm25_ops); SELECT id, vector <&> to_bm25query(to_tsvector('english', 'search'), 'docs_bm25') AS score FROM documents ORDER BY score LIMIT 5; ``` Both indexes live in storage rather than compute memory, so they're available immediately after a cold start. Because Neon branches are copy-on-write, your search indexes are available on every branch without reindexing. **Lakebase Search is in private preview.** [Request access](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/early-access) to try it, or see the [Lakebase Search overview](https://neon.com/docs/ai/lakebase-search) to learn more. To see both in action, [Build a dual-mode search app with lakebase_vector and lakebase_text](https://neon.com/guides/lakebase-vector-bm25-search) walks through building a Next.js knowledge base with semantic and keyword search. ## Run `neonctl psql` without installing the psql client The `neonctl psql` command now gives you access to `psql`, the standard PostgreSQL command-line client, without requiring it to be installed. When no native binary is found in your `$PATH`, neonctl falls back to a built-in implementation automatically. If `psql` is already on your system, nothing changes. ```bash neonctl psql --project-id ``` ## Manage Neon Auth end-to-end from the CLI You can now manage [Neon Auth](https://neon.com/docs/auth/overview) end-to-end from the CLI: - Provision, check, and remove Neon Auth on a branch: ```bash neonctl neon-auth enable neonctl neon-auth status neonctl neon-auth disable ``` - Configure Google, GitHub, and Vercel OAuth providers: ```bash neonctl neon-auth oauth-provider add --provider-id google ``` - Manage trusted redirect domains: ```bash neonctl neon-auth domain add https://myapp.com ``` - Configure email auth, SMTP, organization settings, and webhooks: ```bash neonctl neon-auth config email-password update --enabled true neonctl neon-auth config webhook update --enabled true --url https://myapp.com/webhook ``` - Manage auth users from the terminal: ```bash neonctl neon-auth user create --email alex@example.com neonctl neon-auth user set-role --roles admin ``` Both are in **neonctl v2.23.0**. For the full command reference, see [`neonctl neon-auth`](https://neon.com/docs/cli/neon-auth). To upgrade, see [Neon CLI install](https://neon.com/docs/cli/install#upgrade). ## A branch-first dev loop for Neon With **neonctl v2.24.0**, the branch-first dev loop is complete. `neon link` and `neon checkout` shipped last week; this week adds `neonctl env pull`, which makes every branch switch also update your local credentials. ```bash neonctl link # once per project neonctl checkout my-feature # create a branch; env pull runs automatically neonctl env pull # or run directly anytime to refresh or use --file ``` In **neonctl v2.24.1**, `link` and `checkout` run `env pull` automatically after pinning a branch, so your `DATABASE_URL` and any Auth or Data API URLs land in `.env` without a separate step. Use `--no-env-pull` to opt out, for example when injecting env at runtime via `neonctl dev`. If you'd rather not write secrets to disk, the `@neon/env` package injects branch-scoped variables at runtime: ```bash npm i @neon/env neon-env run -- npm run dev ``` For the full walkthrough, see [our blog post](https://neon.com/blog/branch-first-dev-loop). ## Fixes and improvements
**New NAT gateway IPs and VPC endpoint services in US East (N. Virginia)** We've expanded infrastructure capacity in the AWS US East (N. Virginia) region (`us-east-1`) with new NAT gateway IP addresses and new VPC endpoint service addresses for Private Networking. **Tip: Update your IP allowlists** If you have IP allowlists on external systems that Neon connects to, **update those allowlists to include the new NAT gateway addresses**. Connections may be affected intermittently if traffic routes through non-allowlisted NAT gateways. If you use Private Networking in `us-east-1`, you can now use the additional VPC endpoint service addresses for enhanced capacity and reliability. See the [Regions documentation](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/regions#aws-nat-gateway-ip-addresses) for the complete list of NAT gateway IPs and the [Private Networking guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking) for VPC endpoint service addresses by region.
**Neon API: consumption history egress fix** Fixed an issue in `/consumption_history` v2 where `public_network_transfer_bytes` incorrectly included both ingress and egress traffic, which could overstate public transfer usage. The metric now correctly counts only egress traffic; `private_network_transfer_bytes` continues to include both ingress and egress.
**Project-scoped API keys now require admin permissions** Creating project-scoped organization API keys now requires organization admin permissions. Previously, project-level write access was sufficient. Already-issued project-scoped org API keys continue to work as before.
**neonctl branches list: text labels** `neonctl branches list` now uses text labels instead of symbols. `[default]`, `[protected]`, and `[current]` replace the old `✱` and `⛨` markers. `[current]` marks whichever branch is pinned in your local `.neon` context.
--- ### 2026-06-05 ## Backend for apps and agents: coming soon As [announced last week](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/2026-05-29#neon-is-building-the-backend-for-apps-and-agents), three new services are coming to Neon. - [Object Storage](): S3-compatible object storage that branches with your database. Every branch gets its own isolated storage state, so files and data stay in sync across dev, staging, and production. - [Compute](): Serverless functions that run alongside your Postgres database. Deploy code, trigger jobs asynchronously, and manage everything through the same CLI and API you already use. - [AI Gateway](): One API for frontier and open-source models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and more, built into your Neon project. Streaming responses and per-request logging included. No extra infrastructure required. [Sign up for early access](https://neon.com/blog/were-building-backends#access) to be among the first to try them when they ship. ## Postgres 18 for newly created Neon projects ![Create PG18 project](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/create_project_18.png) Postgres 18 is now the default for newly created Neon projects. Neon continues to support Postgres 14, 15, 16, and 17, if you prefer to stick with those. For a rundown of what's new in Postgres 18, see our [Postgres 18 blog post](https://neon.com/blog/postgres-18). For Neon's Postgres version support policy, see [Postgres Version Support](https://neon.com/docs/postgresql/postgres-version-policy). ## 5x more network transfer on all paid plans ![Public network transfer allowance](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/data_transfer_allowance.png) We've increased the public network transfer (egress) allowance on all paid plans from 100 GB to **500 GB per project per month**. The new allowance takes effect automatically with no changes required on your end, and it will be reflected on your June invoice. To learn more about how network transfer is measured and billed, see [Network transfer](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/network-transfer). For background on why we made this change, see [our blog post](https://neon.com/blog/more-data-transfer-on-paid-plans). ## Faster Text-to-SQL in the SQL Editor ![Text-to-SQL in the SQL Editor](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/text_to_sql_editor.png) Text-to-SQL suggestions in the Neon SQL Editor are now significantly faster. You'll notice quicker responses when asking the AI to generate queries from natural language, so there's less waiting and more querying. For an overview of the SQL Editor's AI features, see [SQL Editor AI features](https://neon.com/docs/get-started/query-with-neon-sql-editor#ai-features). ## Link, branch, and query from the Neon CLI **Neon CLI v2.22.2** is a major CLI update that brings Vercel-style project linking, branch checkout, a top-level `psql` command, and full Data API management to the terminal. If you use the [Neon CLI](https://neon.com/docs/cli), upgrade to access these commands. We're actively evolving the CLI as a first-class tool for both developers and AI agents, and you'll see more improvements in this direction going forward. **New commands** - [`neon link`](https://neon.com/docs/cli/link): Bind the current directory to a Neon project. Writes a `.neon` context file with your `orgId`, `projectId`, and `branchId`. Supports interactive prompts, non-interactive flags, and `--agent` JSON mode for AI coding assistants. ```bash neon link ``` - [`neon checkout`](https://neon.com/docs/cli/checkout): Pin a branch in `.neon` so subsequent commands target it without passing `--branch` on every command. ```bash neon checkout ``` - [`neon psql`](https://neon.com/docs/cli/psql): Connect to a database via `psql` as a dedicated top-level command. Pass arguments after `--` directly to `psql`. ```bash neon psql production -- -c "SELECT version()" ``` - [`neon data-api`](https://neon.com/docs/cli/data-api): Provision and manage the [Neon Data API](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/overview) with `create`, `get`, `update`, `refresh-schema`, and `delete` subcommands. ```bash neon data-api create --database neondb --auth-provider neon_auth ``` - [`neon set-context`](https://neon.com/docs/cli/set-context) improvements: - **`--branch-id`**: Set which branch your commands target, the same way you set `--project-id` and `--org-id`. ```bash neon set-context --branch-id br-steep-math-aiu3vve7 ``` - **Find your project from subfolders**: Run CLI commands from any subdirectory. The CLI walks up parent folders looking for a `.neon` file to load your linked project. ```bash cd my-app/src/components neon psql ``` - **Auto-add `.neon` to `.gitignore`**: The first time a `.neon` file is created, the CLI adds it to `.gitignore` in that folder so local project settings are not committed by accident. For command reference and options, see the [Neon CLI overview](https://neon.com/docs/cli) or get set up quickly with the [CLI Quickstart](https://neon.com/docs/cli/quickstart). These commands require **neonctl 2.22.2** or later. For upgrade instructions including CI/CD usage, see [Neon CLI upgrade](https://neon.com/docs/cli/install#upgrade). ## Manually pay an invoice Organization admins and personal account owners can now pay an outstanding invoice immediately from the Neon Console. This is useful as a recovery option when an auto-debit fails. To pay an invoice manually, go to **Billing** and open the **View/Pay invoices** drawer. Select the invoice and follow the link to its hosted payment page. For more, see [Manage billing](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/manage-billing). ## Expanded infrastructure capacity in AWS Europe (Frankfurt) We've expanded infrastructure capacity in the AWS Europe (Frankfurt) region (`eu-central-1`) with new NAT gateway IP addresses and new VPC endpoint service addresses for Private Networking. **Tip: Update your IP allowlists** If you have IP allowlists on external systems that Neon connects to, **update those allowlists to include the new NAT gateway addresses**. Connections may be affected intermittently if traffic routes through non-allowlisted NAT gateways. If you use Private Networking in `eu-central-1`, you can now use the additional VPC endpoint service addresses for enhanced capacity and reliability. See the [Regions documentation](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/regions#aws-nat-gateway-ip-addresses) for the complete list of NAT gateway IPs and the [Private Networking guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking) for VPC endpoint service addresses by region. --- ### 2026-05-29 ## Neon is building the backend for apps and agents We're excited to announce that Neon is building a complete backend for apps and agents. Three new services are joining the platform, each built around the same instant, branchable, serverless model as [Postgres](https://neon.com/docs/postgres/overview): - [Postgres](https://neon.com/docs/postgres/overview) — ✅ Available - [Neon Auth](https://neon.com/docs/auth/overview) — ✅ Available - [Data API](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/overview) — ✅ Available - Object Storage — 🔜 Coming Soon - Compute — 🔜 Coming Soon - AI Gateway — 🔜 Coming Soon **Object Storage** is an S3-compatible object storage service that branches with your database, keeping data and files in sync across every branch. **Compute** is serverless compute deployed alongside your database. The **AI Gateway** is one API for frontier and open-source models, built on the same infrastructure that handles 125 trillion tokens per month on Databricks. Read the [full announcement](https://neon.com/blog/were-building-backends) and [sign up for early access](https://console.neon.tech/app/settings/early-access) to be among the first to try each service as it becomes available. ## Schema Diff now supports larger schemas The schema line limit for branch comparisons has been raised from 8,000 to 20,000 lines, unblocking diffs on larger production schemas that were previously hitting the ceiling. If you're not familiar with schema diff: Neon lets you compare the SQL schemas of any two branches side by side. It's useful for reviewing migrations before merging, auditing schema drift between environments, or checking what changed before a branch restore. You can run comparisons from the [Neon Console](https://neon.com/docs/guides/schema-diff), the CLI (`neon branches schema-diff`), or the [API](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/branches/get-project-branch-schema-comparison). There's also a [Schema Diff GitHub Action](https://neon.com/docs/guides/branching-github-actions#schema-diff-action) that posts a schema comparison comment on every pull request automatically. ![Schema diff](https://neon.com/docs/get-started/getting_started_schema_diff.png) ## Per-branch consumption metrics API You can now retrieve consumption metrics broken down by branch using `GET /consumption_history/v2/branches`. It returns the same six usage-based metrics as the project consumption endpoint, but at the branch level: - `compute_unit_seconds` - `root_branch_bytes_month` - `child_branch_bytes_month` - `instant_restore_bytes_month` - `public_network_transfer_bytes` - `private_network_transfer_bytes` **When to use it:** The [project consumption endpoint](https://neon.com/docs/guides/consumption-metrics) (`GET /consumption_history/v2/projects`) tells you how much each project consumed. The branch endpoint tells you which branches within those projects consumed it. That matters when you're running CI pipelines, parallel development environments, or any workflow that creates many branches. You can attribute usage to individual branches instead of rolling it up to the project. ```bash curl --request GET \ --url 'https://console.neon.tech/api/v2/consumption_history/v2/branches?project_ids=$PROJECT_ID&org_id=$ORG_ID&from=2026-05-01T00:00:00Z&to=2026-05-29T00:00:00Z&granularity=daily&metrics=compute_unit_seconds,root_branch_bytes_month,child_branch_bytes_month' \ --header 'Authorization: Bearer $NEON_API_KEY' \ --header 'Accept: application/json' | jq ``` The response groups metrics by branch, using the same time-bucketed structure as the project endpoint: ```json { "branches": [ { "branch_id": "br-young-sky-a1b2c3d4", "project_id": "calm-night-03860858", "periods": [ { "period_id": "7f3a1c2d-4e5f-6a7b-8c9d-0e1f2a3b4c5d", "period_plan": "launch", "period_start": "2026-05-01T00:00:00Z", "consumption": [ { "timeframe_start": "2026-05-01T00:00:00Z", "timeframe_end": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z", "metrics": [ { "metric_name": "compute_unit_seconds", "value": 1440 }, { "metric_name": "root_branch_bytes_month", "value": 875309056 }, { "metric_name": "child_branch_bytes_month", "value": 0 } ] } ] } ] } ], "pagination": { "cursor": "br-young-sky-a1b2c3d4" } } ``` You can filter to specific branches using `branch_ids`, and paginate through large result sets with the `cursor` parameter (up to 1,000 branches per page). Available on paid usage-based plans (Launch, Scale, Agent, Enterprise). See the [API reference](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/consumption/get-consumption-history-per-branch-v2). ## Replayable AI agents with Neon snapshots When an agent mutates a database and something goes wrong, you can't just retry the prompt. The data has already changed. Pairing a Neon snapshot with a serialized copy of your agent's execution state creates a checkpoint you can restore and replay from. Because Neon preserves the connection string after a restore, no app restarts or reconfiguration are needed. Use it to pause before destructive calls, debug by replaying historical runs on an isolated branch, or link every agent trace to a snapshot ID for auditability. The new guide covers a complete implementation using the OpenAI Agents SDK: [Build replayable AI agents with Neon snapshots](https://neon.com/guides/replayable-ai-agents). ## Fixes & improvements
**Vercel integration** The [Neon-managed Vercel integration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-managed-vercel-integration) drawer now includes toggles for **`NEON_AUTH_BASE_URL`** and **`VITE_NEON_AUTH_URL`**. Both are off by default. Enable them and click **Save changes** to sync Neon Auth URLs to Vercel for branches where [Neon Auth](https://neon.com/docs/auth/overview) is provisioned. If you set these variables manually in Vercel, enable the toggles before your next drawer save or the integration will remove them on save.
**Neon Auth** Neon Auth now rejects webhook URLs that use a raw IP address (for example `https://203.0.113.1/webhook`). Configure an HTTPS hostname instead. Private and encoded IP bypass attempts remain blocked. See [Webhooks](https://neon.com/docs/auth/guides/webhooks#webhook-url-requirements).
**Postgres extensions** The `pg_ivm` extension is no longer available for new Neon projects. Databases that already installed it are unaffected. See [Supported Postgres extensions](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg-extensions).
--- ### 2026-05-22 ## Higher manual snapshot limit on paid plans Paid plans now include **100 manual snapshots** per project, up from 10. Snapshots created by backup schedules do not count toward this limit. Manual snapshots are restore points you create on demand. Use them when you want a named snapshot before a specific change, such as a migration, schema update, or release. They are separate from backup schedules, which capture automated snapshots on a regular cadence. ![Manual snapshot limit on the Backup & restore page](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/manual_snapshot.png) To create a manual snapshot, see [Backup & restore](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore). ## New to snapshots? Snapshots capture your database at a point in time. You can restore a branch from a snapshot when you need to recover data or roll back to an earlier state. - **In the Console:** [Backup & restore](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore) covers snapshots, backup schedules, limits, and restore workflows. - **Via the API:** The [Neon API](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/snapshots/create-snapshot) supports create, list, update, delete, restore, and schedule management for scripts and agent workflows. ## New skill for agentic platform builders If you're building a platform that provisions databases on behalf of your users or agents, the [Neon Agent Plan](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/agent-plan) is built for you. It's a usage-based plan for high-volume, programmatic database provisioning: think codegen tools, multi-tenant SaaS, and AI platforms that spin up a Neon project per user or per agent run. There's now a companion skill to help you get set up: [neon-for-agent-platforms](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-for-agent-platforms). It gives your AI coding assistant runnable TypeScript samples and workflow guidance for the key Agent Plan patterns: dual-org fleet setup (free-tier vs. paid customer pools), per-tenant project provisioning, project transfer between orgs, and querying the Consumption API. ```bash npx skills add neondatabase/neon-for-agent-platforms -s neon-postgres-agent-platforms ``` For the full integration guide, see [AI agent integration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/ai-agent-integration). For more on building agent platforms with Neon and how this skill helps, see the [blog post](https://neon.com/blog/neon-for-agent-platforms) from Neon developer advocate Savannah Longoria. ## Neon MCP Server: branch from any parent branch The Neon MCP [`create_branch`](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server) tool now accepts an optional `parentId` so you can fork any existing branch, not only the project default. If you omit `parentId`, behavior is unchanged. **Why it helps** If you or an agent is already working on a dev or staging branch, you often want a disposable copy of _that_ branch before a risky migration or experiment, not a fresh fork of the default branch. Passing `parentId` (the source branch ID, for example `br-...`) uses that branch as the parent. The Neon API already supported `parent_id` on [Create branch](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/branches/create-project-branch); this MCP update exposes it for agent workflows. **Example prompt** > Create a branch named `migration-test` from my staging branch `br-calm-credit-akyk05ll` in project `young-glade-00225221`. Your agent can call `create_branch` with `parentId` set to that branch ID. See the [supported MCP tools](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server#supported-actions-tools) list for parameters. **Don't have the Neon MCP Server yet?** From your project root: ```bash npx neonctl@latest init ``` This configures the [Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server) for supported editors and installs [Agent Skills](https://neon.com/docs/ai/agent-skills). Restart your editor after setup. For OAuth, API keys, and other clients, see [Connect MCP clients to Neon](https://neon.com/docs/ai/connect-mcp-clients-to-neon). ## How Neon branching works Neon branching uses copy-on-write, which means creating a branch doesn't copy any data and takes only milliseconds no matter how large your database is. No other Postgres provider does this. [@ant_giuliano](https://x.com/ant_giuliano) from Neon DevRel put together a video that shows you how it works: what branches are, how to create them, and how to use them in your developer and agent workflows. [Watch on YouTube](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UuHnFlg66Io) --- ### 2026-05-15 ## Neon Auth: new plugins and settings Neon continues to cover more of the backend stack, and auth is central to that. Four new Neon Auth features: **Magic Link sign-in:** The Magic Link plugin lets users sign in via a link sent to their email, no password required. If you're using Neon Auth UI components, enable it with a single prop: ```tsx ``` Enable the plugin from the Console or via the API. See [Magic Link plugin](https://neon.com/docs/auth/guides/plugins/magic-link). **Phone number sign-in:** Existing users can sign in with an OTP delivered by SMS. You bring your own SMS provider, connected via a `send.otp` webhook. The sign-in flow is a two-step SDK call: ```ts // Step 1: send the OTP await authClient.phoneNumber.sendOtp({ phoneNumber }); // Step 2: verify the code and sign in await authClient.phoneNumber.verify({ phoneNumber, code }); ``` Enable the plugin from the Console or via the API. See [Phone number plugin](https://neon.com/docs/auth/guides/plugins/phone-number). **Wildcard trusted domains:** Add a [wildcard trusted domain](https://neon.com/docs/auth/guides/configure-domains) like `https://*.my-app-preview.vercel.app` to cover all preview deployments under that pattern, instead of adding each hostname individually. **Custom application name:** Set a custom name that appears in user-facing auth messages like verification emails. Configurable per branch, so development and production can use different names. See [Update auth configuration](https://neon.com/docs/auth/guides/manage-auth-api#update-auth-configuration). **Tip:** Getting ready for production? The [Auth production checklist](https://neon.com/docs/auth/production-checklist) covers trusted domains, email provider setup, OAuth credentials, and more. ## Neon Auth MCP tools Two new Neon Auth management tools are now available in the [Neon MCP server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server): - **`configure_neon_auth`:** Configure your Neon Auth setup, including OAuth providers, email providers, and authentication methods. - **`get_neon_auth_config`:** Retrieve your current Neon Auth configuration, including integration metadata. If you haven't set up the Neon MCP server yet, run `npx neonctl@latest init`. Once connected, you can configure Neon Auth using natural language in your AI editor. For example: ```text Set up Neon Auth for my project. Enable Google OAuth and email/password sign-in, and set the application name to "My App". ``` See [Neon MCP server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server) for full setup details. ## Neon and Stripe Projects Neon [works with Stripe Projects](https://neon.com/blog/neon-works-with-stripe-projects-for-agentic-provisioning), Stripe's platform for AI-native development. With the Stripe Projects CLI installed, your AI agent can provision a Lakebase Postgres database in a single command: ```bash stripe projects add neon/postgres ``` Stripe Projects handles authentication and writes credentials directly to your `.env` file. No dashboards, no copy-pasting connection strings. See the [Neon with Stripe Projects guide](https://neon.com/guides/projects-dev-neon) for a complete example. ## Azure regions deprecation reminder Azure regions (`azure-eastus2`, `azure-westus3`, or `azure-gwc`) are deprecated, and you can no longer create new projects in them. Existing Azure projects continue to be supported until further notice. See [Azure regions deprecation](https://neon.com/docs/import/azure-regions-deprecation) for details and migration options. --- ### 2026-05-08 ## Faster writes on Neon Neon now delivers significantly faster writes across all projects. For write-heavy workloads, this optimization delivers up to a **5x performance improvement** in our testing. ![HammerDB benchmark](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/hammerdb_throughput.jpg) This performance enhancement comes from reducing extra write overhead in Postgres and moving more of that work to Neon's storage layer, while preserving durability. For a technical deep dive, see the blog post: [Everyone gets faster writes: Turning off FPW on Neon](https://neon.com/blog/turning-off-fpw-for-faster-writes). ## Snapshot billing **Snapshot storage pricing took effect on May 1, 2026**. Snapshots are now billed at $0.09/GB-month. This applies to both manual snapshots and snapshots created by automated backup schedules. To review snapshot billing, visit the **Billing** page in the Neon Console. To view snapshot storage, see the **Backup & Restore** page. ![Snapshot storage size](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/snapshot_storage_size.png) For more about snapshots, see [Backup & restore](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore). ## Require two-factor authentication for your organization Organization **admins** can now require **two-factor authentication** for everyone in the organization. You can only enable this if **your own account already uses 2FA**, so you don't lock yourself out while rolling out the policy. Turn this feature on in **Organization → Settings**. ![Require 2FA for orgs](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/require_org_2fa.png) For details, see [Require 2FA for organization members](https://neon.com/docs/manage/orgs-manage#require-2fa-for-organization-members). ## Fixes & improvements
**Branch expiration support for Neon Auth** Fixed an issue where enabling [Neon Auth](https://neon.com/docs/auth) on a branch could block branch expiration (TTL) updates. You can now set or change expiration dates for Neon Auth branches. See [Branch expiration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/branch-expiration).
**Snapshot restore improvement** Fixed an issue where finalizing a snapshot restore could leave snapshot schedules attached to the renamed old branch. Snapshot schedules now move to the finalized branch in both restore flows, so scheduled backups continue on the active branch after finalize.
**Easily view deactivated organization members** The [Retrieve organization members](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/organizations/get-organization-members) now includes a `deactivated_at` value on each member's `user` object when that account is deactivated. In **Organization → People**, the Console shows a **Deactivated** badge in the member list (not only on the user profile), so access reviews no longer require opening every row.
--- ### 2026-05-01 ## Postgres 18 is generally available Postgres 18 is now generally available on Neon. The preview limitations have been lifted, and Postgres 18 is fully supported for production workloads. To get started, [create a new project](https://neon.com/docs/manage/projects#create-a-project) and select **18** as the **Postgres version**. To learn more about the new features and improvements in Postgres 18: - Read our blog post: [Postgres 18 Is Out: Try it on Neon](https://neon.com/blog/postgres-18) - Review the official [Postgres 18 release notes](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/18/release-18.html) For Neon's Postgres version support policy, see [Postgres version support](https://neon.com/docs/postgresql/postgres-version-policy). ## Manage organization spending limits via the API [Last week](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/2026-04-24#organization-spend-limits-and-email-alerts) we introduced **organization spending limits** in the Neon Console. From the **Billing** page, org admins can set a monthly cap, and Neon emails admins when spend reaches **80%** and **100%** of that limit. This week the same functionality is available through the [Neon API](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api) so you can manage your spend limit programmatically. - [View monthly spend limit](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/organizations/get-organization-spending-limit) ```bash curl "https://console.neon.tech/api/v2/organizations/${ORG_ID}/billing/spending_limit" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer ${NEON_API_KEY}" \ -H "Accept: application/json" ``` - [Set monthly spend limit](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/organizations/set-organization-spending-limit) ```bash curl -X PUT "https://console.neon.tech/api/v2/organizations/${ORG_ID}/billing/spending_limit" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer ${NEON_API_KEY}" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"spending_limit_cents":10000}' ``` - [Delete monthly spend limit](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/organizations/delete-organization-spending-limit) ```bash curl -X DELETE "https://console.neon.tech/api/v2/organizations/${ORG_ID}/billing/spending_limit" \ -H "Authorization: Bearer ${NEON_API_KEY}" \ -H "Accept: application/json" ``` For details, see [Spending limits](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/spending-limit) and the [April 24 changelog](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/2026-04-24#organization-spend-limits-and-email-alerts). ## New NAT gateway IPs and VPC endpoint services in US East (N. Virginia) We've expanded infrastructure capacity in the AWS US East (N. Virginia) region (`us-east-1`) with new NAT gateway IP addresses and new VPC endpoint service addresses for Private Networking. **Tip: Update your IP allowlists** If you have IP allowlists on external systems that Neon connects to, **update those allowlists to include the new NAT gateway addresses**. Connections may be affected intermittently if traffic routes through non-allowlisted NAT gateways. If you use Private Networking in `us-east-1`, you can now use the additional VPC endpoint service addresses for enhanced capacity and reliability. See the [Regions documentation](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/regions#aws-nat-gateway-ip-addresses) for the complete list of NAT gateway IPs and the [Private Networking guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking) for VPC endpoint service addresses by region. ## Load test at Grafana k6 and Neon branches **Neon branching** gives you an isolated copy of your database with production-like data and separate compute, so you can run **Grafana k6** against your application without hammering production or relying on an undersized staging database. Create a branch from your production branch, point your app at the branch connection string, exercise realistic concurrency with k6, then tune queries and indexes on the branch and validate improvements before you ship changes. The guide [Simulate production load using Neon branching and k6](https://neon.com/guides/k6-load-test-neon-branching) walks through the full flow. It uses a branch named **`load-test-branch`** in the examples; with the [Neon CLI](https://neon.com/docs/cli/install), a minimal create from your real data branch looks like this: ```bash neon branches create \ --name load-test-branch \ --parent main \ --project-id "$NEON_PROJECT_ID" ``` Use the new branch's connection URI in **`DATABASE_URL`**, then run your app and k6 against that database. The guide's **`load-test.js`** centers on **`options`**: **stages** ramp virtual users up and down, and **thresholds** fail the run if latency or errors cross the line. A tiny **`export default`** is still required so k6 knows what each virtual user does. The full guide adds category mix, **`check`**, and **`sleep`** for realism: ```javascript const http = require('k6/http'); export const options = { stages: [ { duration: '10s', target: 20 }, { duration: '30s', target: 50 }, { duration: '10s', target: 0 }, ], thresholds: { http_req_duration: ['p(95)<50'], http_req_failed: ['rate<0.01'], }, }; export default function () { http.get('http://localhost:3000/api/products?category=Electronics'); } ```
**plv8 Postgres extension deprecation** The **`plv8`** extension (JavaScript in Postgres via V8) is **deprecated** on Neon. `CREATE EXTENSION plv8` is now **rejected** with a deprecation message. If you still rely on **plv8**, migrate functions to **`plpgsql`** or application code and remove the extension; see [The plv8 extension](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/plv8) and [Supported Postgres extensions](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg-extensions).
Neon API **pooler_mode and pgbouncer_settings deprecation** **`pooler_mode`** and **`pgbouncer_settings`** on compute endpoints in the [Neon Management API](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api) are **deprecated**, with sunset after **June 20, 2026**. The **`pooler_mode`** option was maintained for legacy setups only. Neon supports connection pooling via a pooled connection URI from the **Connect** modal. Custom `pgbouncer_settings` configurations must be requested through [Neon support](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/support). For Neon's default PgBouncer settings, see [Neon PgBouncer configuration](https://neon.com/docs/connect/connection-pooling#neon-pgbouncer-configuration). If you pass **`pooler_mode`** or **`pgbouncer_settings`** on Neon API create or update requests, those values are now **ignored**.
--- ### 2026-04-24 ## Organization spend limits and email alerts You can now set a **monthly spending limit** for your organization from the **Billing** page in the Neon Console. When spend reaches **80%** and **100%** of that limit, Neon sends email alerts to organization admins. Spend is evaluated about every **15 minutes**, and reminder emails continue weekly until you raise the limit or the billing cycle resets. ![Spending limit card on the Billing page](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/spending_limit.png) When you enable a limit, you enter a dollar amount and choose threshold behavior. Email alerts are available now. In a future release, you'll be able to suspend computes automatically when the limit is reached. ![Enable spending limit dialog in Neon Console](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/set_spending_limit.png) To get started, see [Spending limits](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/spending-limit). ## Monitor snapshot storage consumption Building on the recent [snapshot size fields added to snapshot API responses](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/2026-04-17#snapshot-api-responses-include-storage-size-fields), the [Retrieve project consumption metrics](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/consumption/get-consumption-history-per-project-v2) endpoint now supports a **`snapshot_storage_bytes_month`** `metrics` parameter. Use it to track monthly snapshot storage in your project-level consumption reporting. Example response body (excerpt): ```json { "timeframe_start": "2026-02-05T00:00:00Z", "timeframe_end": "2026-02-06T00:00:00Z", "metrics": [ { "metric_name": "root_branch_bytes_month", "value": 758611968 }, { "metric_name": "instant_restore_bytes_month", "value": 983488 }, { "metric_name": "snapshot_storage_bytes_month", "value": 0 } ] } ``` **Note: Snapshot billing** Snapshot storage is billed at $0.09/GB-month as of **May 1, 2026**. See [Backup & restore](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore) and [Plans](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/plans) for pricing details. For the full list of metrics, see [Querying consumption metrics](https://neon.com/docs/guides/consumption-metrics). ## One-click Neon MCP setup for Kiro The [Neon MCP Server](https://github.com/neondatabase/mcp-server-neon) now supports an **Add to Kiro** badge for one-click MCP setup. Thanks to [Anil Maktala](https://github.com/AnilMaktala) for the contribution. [https://kiro.dev/launch/mcp/add?name=Neon&config=%7B%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A//mcp.neon.tech/mcp%22%7D](https://kiro.dev/launch/mcp/add?name=Neon\&config=%7B%22url%22%3A%20%22https%3A//mcp.neon.tech/mcp%22%7D) **Tip: Did you know?** Neon is also a **Kiro Power**. See [Neon Is Now a Kiro Power](https://neon.com/blog/just-launched-neon-is-now-a-kiro-power) for details. ## Build durable agents with Pydantic AI, DBOS, and Neon Multi-step agents depend on LLMs and tools that can time out, rate limit, or fail mid-run. A practical pattern is **durable execution**: checkpoint progress in **Postgres** so a workflow can resume after a crash or retry without redoing expensive steps from scratch. **DBOS** provides that durable execution layer, **Pydantic AI** structures agent logic and tool orchestration, and **Neon** backs the database so checkpoint state lives in serverless Postgres that scales with your workload. For a full walkthrough with a working example, see [**Building Durable AI Agents with Pydantic AI, DBOS, and Neon**](https://neon.com/guides/pydantic-ai-dbos-neon). ## Making Neon docs work for AI agents We've been optimizing our docs for AI agents. The post [**Agents grew up, so did our docs**](https://neon.com/blog/agents-grew-up-so-did-our-docs) covers what worked, what didn't, and what we're still figuring out. It includes findings from a scan of 250+ doc sites, plus details like our MDX-to-Markdown pipeline, content negotiation (serving Markdown to agents or by appending `.md` to any doc URL), agent-aware 404 handling, and a restructured [`llms.txt`](https://neon.com/docs/llms.txt) index. --- ### 2026-04-17 ## Neon plugin for OpenAI Codex The **Neon Postgres** plugin is officially available in the [OpenAI Codex](https://developers.openai.com/codex/) plugin directory. It adds the **Neon MCP Server** and Neon-focused **Agent Skills** to Codex, so you can create and manage Neon projects, branches, and databases from chat, run SQL and migrations, and get guided help on connections, branching, autoscaling, Neon Auth, and more. ### Install the plugin **Codex CLI:** If you do not have the CLI yet, install it and start `codex`: **npm** ```bash filename="Terminal" npm install -g @openai/codex codex ``` **Homebrew** ```bash filename="Terminal" brew install --cask codex codex ``` Then in Codex run `/plugins`, find **Neon Postgres**, and choose **Install plugin**. Complete any Neon sign-in or connection prompts. For **Codex app** instructions, more detail on what's bundled, and example prompts, see **[Codex plugin for Neon](https://neon.com/docs/ai/ai-codex-plugin)**. For an overview, see the **[Neon blog](https://neon.com/blog/neon-codex-plugin)**. ## Snapshot API responses include storage size fields The `snapshot` object in the Neon API now supports `full_size` and `diff_size` fields for monitoring snapshot storage. - **Manual** snapshots expose `full_size`: the full logical size at the time of the snapshot. - **Scheduled** snapshots: the **first** scheduled snapshot reports the full logical size via `full_size`. **Subsequent snapshots** report a `diff_size` value, which is the storage since the previous scheduled snapshot. ```json {9} { "snapshots": [ { "id": "snap-twilight-boat-an3a2yx2", "name": "production at 2026-04-17 09:57:07 UTC (manual)", "source_branch_id": "br-gentle-leaf-anax5tl3", "created_at": "2026-04-17T09:57:09Z", "manual": true, "full_size": 30965760 } ] } ``` The fields are supported on **`snapshot`** objects in responses from: - [Create snapshot](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/snapshots/create-snapshot) - [List snapshots](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/snapshots/list-snapshots) - [Update snapshot](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/snapshots/update-snapshot) For more on these fields (when each is present, omitted, or zero, and how that relates to charging and incremental billing), see [Snapshot size fields in API responses](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore#snapshot-size-fields-in-api-responses) in [Backup & restore](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore). **Note: Snapshot billing reminder** Snapshot storage billing starts **May 1, 2026**. For more information, see [Backup & restore](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore). ## New NAT gateway IPs and VPC endpoint services in Asia Pacific (Singapore) We've expanded infrastructure capacity in the AWS Asia Pacific (Singapore) region (`ap-southeast-1`) with new NAT gateway IP addresses and new VPC endpoint service addresses for Private Networking. **Tip: Update your IP allowlists** If you have IP allowlists on external systems that Neon connects to, **update those allowlists to include the new NAT gateway addresses**. Connections may be affected intermittently if traffic routes through non-allowlisted NAT gateways. If you use Private Networking in `ap-southeast-1`, you can now use the additional VPC endpoint service addresses for enhanced capacity and reliability. See the [Regions documentation](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/regions#aws-nat-gateway-ip-addresses) for the complete list of NAT gateway IPs and the [Private Networking guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking) for VPC endpoint service addresses by region.
**Organizations** Fixed an issue where **approaching maximum storage** notification emails for organization-owned projects were sent to every organization Member. These emails are now sent to organization Admins only. See [Notes and limitations](https://neon.com/docs/manage/user-permissions#notes-and-limitations) in the User permissions documentation for how this fits with Admin and Member roles.
**Backup & restore** Fixed an issue where finalizing a **snapshot restore** could leave **both** the previous branch and the restored branch marked as **protected**, which inflated protected-branch counts toward your plan limit. Finalizing the restore now **moves** the protected setting to the branch that holds the restored data. See **[Backup & restore](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore#multi-step-restore)** (finalize step).
**Compute updates** **Scheduled compute updates:** Computes whose **maximum** autoscale size is **8 CU** now receive scheduled updates. **Previously**, computes with a **maximum** autoscale size of **8 CU** were treated like **large computes** and did not receive scheduled updates automatically. Computes whose **maximum** is **greater than 8 CU** still follow the [large compute](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates#updating-large-computes) rules and need a manual restart. See **[Updates](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates)**.
--- ### 2026-04-10 ## Plugins tab for Neon Auth Organization settings The **Neon Auth** page now includes a **Plugins** tab. **Organization** plugin settings (limits, creator role, invitation email) moved here from **Configuration**, so plugin-related options stay in one place. ![Neon Console Auth Plugins tab with Organizations settings](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_auth_plugins_organizations.png) See **[Organization plugin](https://neon.com/docs/auth/guides/plugins/organization)** for what each setting does and how it maps to your app. **Info: New to Neon Auth?** **Neon Auth** is Neon's managed authentication: users, sessions, and organizations live in your Neon database next to your app data. For overviews, quick starts, plugins, and SDKs, see the **[Neon Auth documentation](https://neon.com/docs/auth/overview)**. ## Upgrade your coding agent with the Neon Skill [skills.sh](https://skills.sh) is a registry of reusable **Agent Skills** for compatible coding assistants. Add the Neon skill from **[neon-postgres on skills.sh](https://skills.sh/neondatabase/agent-skills/neon-postgres)** so your assistant gets structured guidance for Lakebase Postgres: connections, branching, Neon Auth, APIs, CLI, and MCP. Watch the demo below to learn more. [Watch on YouTube](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NN251KTjAo8) Other ways to install (including **Cursor**, **Claude Code**, **`npx skills`**, and **`neonctl init`**) are covered in **[Agent Skills](https://neon.com/docs/ai/agent-skills)**. ## Diagnose production errors with Sentry, Neon MCP, and database branching [**Diagnosing and fixing production errors with Sentry and Neon MCP**](https://neon.com/guides/sentry-neon-mcp) shows how to connect an AI agent (such as Cursor) to the **Sentry** and **Neon MCP** servers. You pull stack traces and the failing query from Sentry, then use **Neon branching** to create an isolated database copy, apply and validate fixes (for example with `EXPLAIN ANALYZE`), and ship the change to production when you are ready. --- ### 2026-04-03 ## AI-assisted shortcuts in the Neon Docs **Copy page** in the header opens a menu on every [Neon Docs](https://neon.com/docs/introduction) page: copy the page as Markdown, or open it in **ChatGPT** or **Claude** to ask questions with the page in context. ![Copy page menu with Markdown, ChatGPT, and Claude options](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/docs_copy_page_ai_menu.png) **Set up Neon with AI** appears in the right-hand sidebar. Choose it to open a modal where you can copy **`npx neonctl@latest init`** (npm or Homebrew tabs). ![Set up Neon with AI in the docs sidebar](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/docs_setup_neon_with_ai_sidebar.png) The **`init`** command gives your assistant Neon context and configures the **[Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server)**. For the full flow and supported tools, see **[Connect MCP clients to Neon](https://neon.com/docs/ai/connect-mcp-clients-to-neon)**. ![Get started with Neon + AI modal](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/setup_neon_with_ai_modal.png) ## Postgres extension updates ### neon extension version update The **`neon`** extension is now **version 1.14**, up from **1.9**. The `neon` extension can be used to monitor **[Local File Cache](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/neon#what-is-the-local-file-cache)** usage (how often pages are served from cache versus database storage) through the **`neon_stat_file_cache`** view and **`EXPLAIN ANALYZE`**. See **[The neon extension](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/neon)** for details. ### pg_search deprecation Neon support for the **`pg_search`** extension is deprecated. As of **March 19, 2026**, it is not available for **new** Neon projects. **If you already use `pg_search`:** you will continue to have access to the extension on your existing projects. Our team will contact you to discuss alternative options and deprecation timelines. You do not need to take action before we reach out. See **[The pg_search extension](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg_search)** for alternatives you may want to explore. ## Azure region deprecation As of **April 7, 2026**, all Neon Azure regions (`azure-eastus2`, `azure-westus3`, and `azure-gwc`) are deprecated. **If your project already runs in an Azure region:** your databases keep running as they do today. **If your organization actively uses Azure regions:** you can continue to create new projects in Azure regions to maintain your current operations. Otherwise, new Azure project creation is no longer available. We will contact you directly to discuss migration options and timelines. You do not need to migrate on your own before we reach out. See [Region migration](https://neon.com/docs/import/region-migration) if you want to start planning a move. **Tip: How to check if you are on an Azure region** Open your organization's **[Projects](https://console.neon.tech/app/)** page. Your project's region is shown in the **Projects** table. ## Build stateful AI agents with Mastra and Neon [**Building stateful AI Agents with Mastra and Lakebase Postgres**](https://neon.com/guides/mastra-neon) shows how to use Mastra's Memory module with Neon so agents keep context across threads and sessions instead of starting from scratch every time. ## Build on Neon with the Vercel AI SDK [**Build a Data-Driven AI Assistant on Slack with Vercel AI SDK and Neon Read Replicas**](https://neon.com/guides/ai-sdk-neon-data-assistant) walks through a Slack bot that answers data questions with the **Vercel AI SDK**. Queries run against a **Neon read replica** so production stays protected.
**Neon branching GitHub Actions** We updated the [Create branch](https://github.com/marketplace/actions/neon-create-branch-github-action), [Delete branch](https://github.com/marketplace/actions/neon-database-delete-branch), and [Reset branch](https://github.com/marketplace/actions/neon-database-reset-branch-action) GitHub Actions. If your workflows already use `@v6`, `@v3`, or `@v1`, you will pick up these changes automatically on your next run. - **[Create branch 6.3.1](https://github.com/neondatabase/create-branch-action/releases/tag/6.3.1)**: Migrates to Node 24 and prefers a read/write endpoint when resolving connection details. - **[Delete branch 3.2.1](https://github.com/neondatabase/delete-branch-action/releases/tag/v3.2.1)** and **[Reset branch 1.3.2](https://github.com/neondatabase/reset-branch-action/releases/tag/v1.3.2)**: Pins `actions/setup-node` to a commit SHA for supply-chain consistency.
**Neon API** - The **`GET /consumption_history/account`** endpoint (Get account consumption metrics) is **deprecated**, with a planned sunset of **June 1, 2026**. If you use aggregated account-level consumption metrics, move to **[project-level consumption metrics](https://neon.com/docs/guides/consumption-metrics)** before that date. The [project-level endpoint](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/consumption/get-consumption-history-per-project-v2) reports metrics aligned with Neon's usage-based billing for improved consumption tracking.
**Fixes & improvements** - Fixed an issue where **Ask AI** (the **Neon AI Assistant** drawer) did not open when selecting **Support** from the **Resources** (?) menu in the Neon Console.
--- ### 2026-03-27 ## Lakebase Postgres in Stripe Projects **Neon is now part of** [**Stripe Projects**](https://projects.dev). Stripe Projects is a **Stripe CLI** workflow for **hooking an app up to backends**. You pick services from a catalog (databases, hosting, auth, and more), provision them into **your** provider accounts, and get **connection strings and keys** in your environment so your **agent** can run against a live backend. Example Stripe CLI flow (after you install the Stripe CLI): ```bash stripe projects init my-app # set up your project stripe projects catalog # browse available services stripe projects add neon/postgres # provision a Neon database ``` Learn more in [Neon works with Stripe Projects for agentic provisioning](https://neon.com/blog/neon-works-with-stripe-projects-for-agentic-provisioning). ## Automatic cache prewarming for compute updates To apply [updates](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates) to your Neon compute (Postgres upgrades, security patches, and the like), we restart the compute where Postgres runs during your [update window](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates#updates-on-paid-plans). The restart itself typically takes only a few seconds, but in-memory caches are left cold, which can impact query performance until they warm up again. To protect performance, we now prewarm your compute's cache during the update process without affecting restart times. There are no additional compute or storage costs associated with this enhancement. For the technical details, see our blog post: [Zero-Downtime Patching Part 1: Prewarming](https://neon.com/blog/prewarming). ## Snapshots billed at $0.09 per GB-month in May [Snapshots](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore) are billed at $0.09/GB-month as of May 1, 2026. ## Neon Auth webhooks walkthrough with Resend We announced support for [Neon Auth webhooks](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/2026-03-13#neon-auth) a couple of weeks ago. With webhooks, your app receives auth events over HTTP so you can send OTPs and other auth messages through your own email, SMS, or WhatsApp providers, validate signups, or sync to other systems. This week we have a new guide, [**Customizing Neon Auth with Webhooks**](https://neon.com/guides/neon-auth-webhooks-nextjs), that walks you through setting up a **Next.js** app that handles webhooks, sends OTP email with **Resend**, tests locally with **ngrok**, and uses a blocking handler to reject signups you don't want. You can reference this guide alongside our [Webhooks](https://neon.com/docs/auth/guides/webhooks) docs when you are ready to implement. ## AI agents and instant database branching Neon's instant **database branching** and **AI coding agents** work well together. Branching gives each run an isolated Postgres database in seconds, so agents can perform schema migrations, run tests, and try risky changes safely. The new guides below demonstrate this workflow with Codex and Claude Code. - [**Safe AI-powered schema refactoring with OpenAI Codex and Neon**](https://neon.com/guides/openai-codex-neon-mcp): Use **OpenAI Codex CLI** with the **Neon MCP Server** so Codex can create an isolated branch, run Drizzle migrations, and validate schema refactors safely. In your project, wiring Codex to Neon is a small MCP configuration: ```toml [mcp_servers.neon] url = "https://mcp.neon.tech/mcp" bearer_token_env_var = "NEON_API_KEY" ``` - [**Isolated Subagents: Running Claude Code in parallel with Neon Database Branching**](https://neon.com/guides/isolated-subagents-neon-branching): Use a `post-checkout` hook to give each **Claude Code subagent** its own Git worktree and **Neon branch**, so parallel agents can run without code or database collisions. --- ### 2026-03-20 ## One-command setup for more AI assistants The **`npx neonctl@latest init`** command, which sets up Neon and configures the Neon MCP Server for you, now supports more AI assistants including **VS Code**, **Claude Code**, **Cursor**, **Claude Desktop**, **Codex**, **OpenCode**, **Antigravity**, **Cline**, **Cline CLI**, **Gemini CLI**, **GitHub Copilot CLI**, **Goose**, **MCPorter**, and **Zed**. Run it from the root directory of your project: ```bash npx neonctl@latest init ``` The **`init`** command uses **add-mcp** to configure the [Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server) for your AI assistant. See [Supported agents (add-mcp)](https://neon.com/docs/ai/connect-mcp-clients-to-neon#supported-agents-add-mcp) for the full list of supported agents. ## Request billing support from the Billing page ![Request billing support button](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/request_billing_support.png) Paid plans can open **Request billing support** on the **Billing** page. The form lets you choose an invoice and describe your issue. ## New examples and guides - **[neon-auth-orgs-example](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-js/tree/main/examples/neon-auth-orgs-example)** in [neondatabase/neon-js](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-js): A small multi-tenant todo app that demonstrates **Neon Auth's Organization plugin** end to end. [Learn more about the Organization plugin](https://neon.com/docs/auth/guides/plugins/organization). For other Neon Auth samples, browse [`examples/`](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-js/tree/main/examples) in that repo. - [**Build your own Full-Stack Cloud Agents with Cloudflare Sandboxes and Neon Database Branching**](https://neon.com/guides/cloudflare-sandbox-neon-branching): Run a Cloudflare Sandbox worker that creates a **Neon branch per task**, runs an agent such as Claude Code with a branch-specific **`DATABASE_URL`**, then commits and opens a pull request. - [**Triaging pull requests with OpenCode and Neon Database Branching**](https://neon.com/guides/opencode-neon-github-actions): Use **GitHub Actions** with OpenCode and Neon's **`create-branch-action`**, so each issue-triggered run gets its own Postgres branch for schema changes, migrations, and validation before the PR. --- ### 2026-03-13 ## Unlimited Neon org members on the Free plan You can now add **unlimited members** to each organization on the Free plan. Collaborate with teammates, invite others to your org, or keep separate workspaces for personal projects, side projects, and collaborations. ![Unlimited members on the Free plan](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/unlimited_members.png) **Info: What are orgs and members?** An **organization** is a workspace that owns Neon projects and where you manage projects and collaborate. **Members** are people you invite to your organization. [Learn more](https://neon.com/docs/manage/orgs-manage). With unlimited members, listing them efficiently matters. The [API for listing organization members](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/organizations/get-organization-members) now supports **pagination** and **sorting**, and the Console members page supports sorting and pagination. Member objects also include an optional **`has_mfa`** field, and the Console shows a 2FA indicator, following the recent introduction of [two-factor authentication (2FA)](https://neon.com/docs/manage/accounts#two-factor-authentication).
**Organizations API example** ```bash # First page curl -X GET \ 'https://console.neon.tech/api/v2/organizations/{org_id}/members?limit=20&sort_by=joined_at&sort_order=desc' \ -H 'Authorization: Bearer $NEON_API_KEY' # Next page (use cursor from response.pagination.next) curl -X GET \ 'https://console.neon.tech/api/v2/organizations/{org_id}/members?limit=20&cursor=...' \ -H 'Authorization: Bearer $NEON_API_KEY' ``` Response includes `pagination.next` for the next page and, per member, a `user` object that may include `has_mfa`: ```json "user": { "email": "user@example.com", "has_mfa": true } ```
## Neon Auth We're introducing two new Neon Auth features this week. **Organization settings.** You can now configure **Organizations** for Neon Auth from the Neon Console. Go to **Auth** > **Configuration** > **Organizations** (per branch) to enable or disable the plugin, set the maximum organization memberships per user and the maximum members per organization, choose the creator role (owner or admin) for new organizations, and control whether invitation emails are sent. These settings support multi-tenant apps where users create and join organizations. See [Organization](https://neon.com/docs/auth/guides/plugins/organization) in the Neon Auth docs. ![Auth Configuration > Organizations in the Neon Console](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/auth_organizations_ui.png) **Webhooks.** Introducing **Neon Auth webhooks**. Configure webhooks to receive HTTP POST requests when authentication events occur (OTP delivery, magic link delivery, user creation). Use them to replace built-in email delivery with your own channels (SMS, custom email, WhatsApp), validate signups before they complete, or sync new users to CRMs and analytics. The guide covers event types, API configuration, payload structure, signature verification, expected responses, retry behavior, and testing. See [Webhooks](https://neon.com/docs/auth/guides/webhooks). ## New NAT gateway IPs and VPC endpoint services in US East (N. Virginia) We've expanded infrastructure capacity in the AWS US East (N. Virginia) region (`us-east-1`) with new NAT gateway IP addresses and new VPC endpoint service addresses for Private Networking. **Tip: Update your IP allowlists** If you have IP allowlists on external systems that Neon connects to, **update those allowlists to include the new NAT gateway addresses**. Connections may be affected intermittently if traffic routes through non-allowlisted NAT gateways. If you use Private Networking in `us-east-1`, you can now use the additional VPC endpoint service addresses for enhanced capacity and reliability. See the [Regions documentation](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/regions#aws-nat-gateway-ip-addresses) for the complete list of NAT gateway IPs and the [Private Networking guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking) for VPC endpoint service addresses by region. ## Stay on top of network transfer costs ![Network transfer monitoring](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/network_transfer.png) **Network transfer** (egress) is data sent from your Neon databases to clients. It's one of the usage metrics that affects your bill on paid plans, and many teams only notice it when it shows up as a line item. We've added two things to help. First, a **guide** that explains what network transfer is, what typically drives it (queries, pg_dump, logical replication, log export), how to monitor it in the Console and via the Consumption API, and how to manage or reduce usage. See [Reduce network transfer costs](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/network-transfer). Second, an **agent skill** that guides your AI assistant through diagnosing and fixing application-side query patterns that cause excessive egress. The skill walks through analyzing your codebase for anti-patterns (such as `SELECT *`, missing pagination, high-frequency queries on static data, and application-side aggregation), applying fixes, and verifying with tests. To add it: ```bash npx skills add neondatabase/agent-skills -s neon-postgres-egress-optimizer ``` --- ### 2026-03-06 ## Two-factor authentication (2FA) Neon now supports **two-factor authentication (2FA)** for your account. Once enabled, you enter a 6-digit code from your authenticator app (for example, Google Authenticator, Authy, or 1Password) each time you log in. Set it up from your profile menu: **Account settings** → **Set up two-factor authentication**, then scan the QR code and verify with a code from your app. For details, see [Two-factor authentication](https://neon.com/docs/manage/accounts#two-factor-authentication). ![Two-factor authentication setting](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/2fa.png) ## Data API Advisors **Data API Advisors** is a new tab on the **Monitoring** page that helps you secure and tune your database when you use the [Neon Data API](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/overview), Neon's HTTP interface for querying your database from browsers, serverless functions, and edge runtimes. Because the Data API exposes your schema directly over HTTP, the RLS policies and security you define on your schema are critical. The advisors scan your database and report security and performance issues (such as missing RLS, sensitive columns exposed, or unindexed foreign keys) with severity levels and recommended fixes. In the Neon Console, go to **Monitoring > Data API Advisors** for your branch to run a scan and view issues grouped by category. ![Data API advisor](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/data-api-database-advisor-monitor.png) For details, see [Data API Advisors](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/database-advisor). ## Combine Neon and Vercel MCP servers for powerful workflows MCP servers make it incredibly easy to integrate tools and platforms. In this guide, learn how to combine the [Neon MCP server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server) with the [Vercel MCP server](https://vercel.com/docs/agent-resources/vercel-mcp) so AI agents can diagnose production errors, validate database fixes on a Neon branch, and open pull requests with code changes. Try it with Claude Code or any agent that supports MCP. See [AI-driven incident response with Vercel and Neon MCP](https://neon.com/guides/vercel-neon-mcp). ## Unlimited members on the Free Plan You can now add **unlimited members** to each organization on the Free plan. Collaborate with teammates, invite others to your org, or keep separate workspaces for personal projects, side projects, and collaborations. No credit card required. For details, see [Manage billing](https://neon.com/docs/manage/orgs-manage#manage-billing) and [Neon plans](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/plans). **Info: What are orgs and members?** An **organization** is a workspace that owns Neon projects. **Members** are people you invite to the organization. [Learn more](https://neon.com/docs/manage/orgs-manage). --- ### 2026-02-27 ## Postgres version updates We updated supported Postgres versions to [14.21](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/14.21/), [15.16](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/15.16/), [16.12](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/16.12/), [17.8](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/17.8/), and [18.2](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/18.2/), respectively. ```sql SELECT version(); PostgreSQL 18.2 (e21737f) on aarch64-unknown-linux-gnu, compiled by gcc (Ubuntu 13.3.0-6ubuntu2~24.04.1) 13.3.0, 64-bit ``` When a new minor version is available on Neon, it is applied the next time your compute restarts. For more about how we handle Postgres version upgrades, refer to our [Postgres version support policy](https://neon.com/docs/postgresql/postgres-version-policy). ## TimescaleDB on Postgres 18 We've added support for the [timescaledb](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/timescaledb) extension on Postgres 18. Install it with: ```sql CREATE EXTENSION timescaledb; ``` See [The timescaledb extension](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/timescaledb) for setup and usage. ## New Neon Agent Skill: Claimable Postgres (neon.new) We've added **claimable-postgres** to the [Neon Agent Skills](https://github.com/neondatabase/agent-skills) collection. With this skill, your AI assistant can provide an instant temporary database via [Claimable Postgres by Neon](https://neon.new/) and obtain a connection string autonomously, without human intervention, account creation, or credit card. For details, see [Claimable Postgres by Neon](https://neon.com/docs/reference/claimable-postgres). **Tip: How to get Neon Agent Skills** **npx (skills only):** ```bash npx skills add neondatabase/agent-skills -s claimable-postgres ``` [Neon Agent Skills repository](https://github.com/neondatabase/agent-skills) ## Git worktrees with Neon branching Run multiple AI coding agents in parallel without collisions by giving each agent its own Git worktree (isolated working directory) and Neon database branch from a single repository. The guide shows how to avoid file, Git, and database conflicts and ties it together with a post-checkout hook so spinning up a new agent with its own database takes one command. See the guide: [Git worktrees with Neon branching](https://neon.com/guides/git-worktrees-neon-branching). ## Google Jules and Neon MCP Use the Neon MCP Server with [Google Jules](https://jules.google.com/) to give AI agents an isolated database branch for each feature. Connect Jules to Neon MCP so it can spin up branches, apply schema changes and migrations, and open PRs without touching production. See the guide: [Google Jules and Neon MCP](https://neon.com/guides/google-jules-neon-mcp). ## Fixes and improvements
**Data anonymization** Anonymized branches are now supported on projects with [IP Allow](https://neon.com/docs/manage/projects#configure-ip-allow) or [Private Networking](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking) enabled. You can now create and use anonymized branches for these projects without restriction. For more information, see [Data anonymization](https://neon.com/docs/workflows/data-anonymization).
**Neon Auth** We fixed an issue where deleting a database with [Neon Auth](https://neon.com/docs/auth/overview) left stale state and caused 500 errors when opening [Neon Auth](https://neon.com/docs/auth/overview) settings (e.g., OAuth or SMTP).
**Neon Console** The Drizzle Studio integration that powers the [**Tables**](https://neon.com/docs/guides/tables) page in the Neon Console has been updated to version 1.3.2. This release fixes a regression where **Add Column** → **Review and Commit** could produce a zod validation error. For the latest improvements and fixes, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md).
**PgBouncer** The PgBouncer version used by Neon to offer [connection pooling](https://neon.com/docs/connect/connection-pooling) support was updated to [version 1.25.1](https://www.pgbouncer.org/changelog.html#pgbouncer-125x) for the latest updates and patches.
**Snapshots** On paid plans, the snapshot limit (10) now applies only to manual snapshots. Scheduled backup snapshots no longer count toward that limit, so scheduled backups will no longer fail when you've already created your maximum number of manual snapshots. For more information, see [Backup & restore](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore).
--- ### 2026-02-20 ## Connect modal defaults to Connection string Developers told us they want to quickly copy the database connection string to drop into their application. Based on that feedback, the **Connect** modal on the project dashboard now defaults to **Connection string** in the snippet dropdown instead of the psql command. You can still choose any snippet from the dropdown (e.g., psql), and your preferred option is saved for the next time you open the **Connect** modal. ![Connection string option in Connect modal](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/connection_string_default.png) ## Cursor plugin for Neon The **Neon Cursor plugin** is now available. It adds Neon Skills and MCP integration to Cursor so your assistant can use workflow guidance (connection methods, ORMs, branching) and run database operations from natural language, including listing projects, creating branches, running SQL, and more. In Cursor chat, run `/add-plugin neon-postgres`, or run `/add-plugin` and search for **neon**. The plugin appears as **Neon Postgres** in the Add Plugin menu: ![Neon Postgres in the Add Plugin menu](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_cursor_plugin.png) After installation, prompt with "Get started with Neon" to complete authentication. For setup and usage, see [Cursor plugin for Neon](https://neon.com/docs/ai/ai-cursor-plugin). ## Expanded infrastructure capacity in AWS Europe (Frankfurt) We've expanded infrastructure capacity in the AWS Europe (Frankfurt) region (`aws-eu-central-1`). If you have IP allowlists on external systems that Neon connects to, or if you use Private Networking in this region, **update your allowlists or VPC endpoint configuration** to include any new addresses. See our [Regions documentation](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/regions#aws-nat-gateway-ip-addresses) for the complete list of NAT gateway IPs and the [Private Networking guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking) for VPC endpoint service addresses by region. ## Neon CircleCI Orb: a Postgres branch for every pipeline run A new community-contributed [Neon CircleCI Orb](https://circleci.com/developer/orbs/orb/dhanushreddy291/neon) provisions a Neon database branch per job, so your CI database is production-like in behavior with fewer "works in CI, breaks in prod" surprises. Each run gets an isolated, ephemeral branch. You can branch from a pre-migrated base to skip running migrations from scratch. The orb handles cleanup and TTL when the job ends. Because each run has its own branch, tests stay deterministic and parallel runs don't share state. Example: ```yaml version: 2.1 orbs: neon: dhanushreddy291/neon@1.0 workflows: test_workflow: jobs: - neon/run_tests: migrate_command: npm run db:migrate test_command: npm test ``` See the [Automate branching with CircleCI](https://neon.com/docs/guides/branching-circleci) guide to get started. The guide covers the `neon/run_tests` job and the `neon/create_branch`, `neon/delete_branch`, and `neon/reset_branch` commands. --- ### 2026-02-13 ## Add organization members by domain You can now add members to your organization by email domain. Organization admins can add and verify one or more domains (for example, `yourcompany.com`) in your Neon organization **Settings**, under **Domains**. When a user signs up or logs in to Neon with an email that matches a verified domain, they're automatically added to your Neon organization as a Member, no invite email required. They see your organization in the org switcher in the Neon Console. This is useful for teams that want everyone within the company email domain to have access without needing to send individual invites. You simply add your domain in the Neon Console, add a TXT record at your DNS provider to verify ownership, then click **Verify** in the Neon Console. ![Domain section on the Organization Settings page](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/org_domains.png) Colleagues who already have Neon accounts are added to the organization the next time they log in. For the full flow and behavior (roles, multiple domains), see [Add members by domain](https://neon.com/docs/manage/orgs-add-members-by-domain). ## Neon MCP Server updates This week's Neon MCP Server release brings new tools for pulling Neon documentation and setup guidance into your development environment, plus a new guide for connecting [Google Jules](https://jules.google.com) to the Neon MCP Server. **New documentation retrieval tools** The MCP Server now includes two tools so your AI agent or MCP client can fetch Neon docs on demand: - **`list_docs_resources`** – Lists all available Neon documentation pages from the docs index. Returns page URLs and titles so you can choose which page to load. - **`get_doc_resource`** – Fetches a specific Neon documentation page as markdown. Use `list_docs_resources` first to discover page slugs, then pass the slug to this tool to load the content. Together, these tools let your agent or assistant look up setup, configuration, and how-to content from the Neon docs without leaving the chat. **Neon MCP Server on Google Jules** The Neon MCP Server is now available in [Google Jules](https://jules.google.com), Google's AI-powered coding assistant. Create a Neon API key, add the server in Jules settings, and you're set. Full setup steps are in [Connect MCP clients to Neon](https://neon.com/docs/ai/connect-mcp-clients-to-neon#jules). ![Neon MCP Server in Google Jules](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/jules_mcp.png) ## Compute Autoscaling Report We've published a [Compute Autoscaling Report](https://neon.com/autoscaling-report) that breaks down how Neon's autoscaling compute compares to provisioned, fixed compute sizes, based on real production workloads that run on Neon. **Coming Soon: Key Findings** - Production databases on Neon use 2.4x less compute and 50% less cost than if they were running on provisioned, fixed compute sizes. - Putting the same production workloads on provisioned, fixed compute sizes would result in 55 performance degradations per database per month. - Read replicas on Neon use 4x less compute than if they were running on provisioned, fixed compute sizes. - Running the same small scale-to-zero workloads on provisioned, fixed compute sizes would cost 7.5x more. The report walks through what happens when you use provisioned, fixed compute sizes vs. autoscaling compute, and how that impacts cost and performance. If you've ever wondered how much autoscaling actually saves you (or how it behaves under real traffic), the report lays it out with real data and the full methodology. ![Autoscaling report graph](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/autoscaling_report_image.png) To learn more about Neon's autoscaling feature and how to enable it for your projects, see [Autoscaling](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/autoscaling). ## Custom API key header for OpenTelemetry You can now specify a custom header name for API key authentication when configuring OpenTelemetry integrations. The header defaults to `X-API-Key` if not specified. This makes it easier to integrate with services like Honeycomb that expect a different header name for API keys. ![OpenTelemetry custom header name configuration](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/otel_custom_header.png) --- ### 2026-02-06 ## Track your usage programmatically on paid plans A new consumption history API for current usage-based plans is now available on all paid plans, including Launch. The metrics returned align directly with [usage-based billing](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/plans), so what you query matches what you see on your invoice. Use this API to build custom dashboards, integrate with your reporting tools, or set up usage alerts. Query at hourly, daily, or monthly granularity for metrics like compute usage, storage (root and child branches), instant restore, data transfer, and extra branches. This example retrieves month-to-date usage for all metrics: ```bash curl --request GET \ --url 'https://console.neon.tech/api/v2/consumption_history/v2/projects?from=2026-02-01T00:00:00Z&to=2026-02-06T00:00:00Z&granularity=daily&org_id=$ORG_ID&metrics=compute_unit_seconds,root_branch_bytes_month,child_branch_bytes_month,instant_restore_bytes_month,public_network_transfer_bytes,private_network_transfer_bytes,extra_branches_month' \ --header 'Accept: application/json' \ --header 'Authorization: Bearer $NEON_API_KEY' | jq ``` For API details, see [Retrieve project consumption metrics](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/consumption/get-consumption-history-per-project-v2). For more information, see [Querying consumption metrics](https://neon.com/docs/guides/consumption-metrics). **Try it with your AI agent:** Copy this prompt to have an AI assistant help you build the curl command for your desired time period. [View prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/consumption-api-prompt.md) ## Simpler MCP Server setup You can now configure the Neon MCP Server for all detected AI agents and editors in your workspace with a single command: ```bash npx add-mcp https://mcp.neon.tech/mcp ``` This adds the MCP config to your editor; restart your editor (or enable the MCP server in settings). When you use the connection, an OAuth window will open in your browser to authorize access. For the full setup (MCP server plus agent skills and VS Code extension), use `npx neonctl@latest init` instead. It configures the MCP server for Cursor, VS Code, Claude Code, and others using API key authentication. With OAuth, the MCP server uses your personal Neon account by default. To use organization projects, provide `org_id` or `project_id` in your prompt. For API key-based authentication (e.g., remote agents), use: ```bash npx add-mcp https://mcp.neon.tech/mcp --header "Authorization: Bearer $NEON_API_KEY" ``` For more setup options (including global vs project-level), see [Connect MCP clients to Neon](https://neon.com/docs/ai/connect-mcp-clients-to-neon) and the [add-mcp repository](https://github.com/neondatabase/add-mcp). ## Postgres extension updates We've expanded extension support for Postgres 18: | Extension | Version | Description | | :--------------------------------------------------------- | :------ | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | [pg\_graphql](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg_graphql) | 1.5.12 | Adds a GraphQL API layer directly to your Postgres database | | [pgx\_ulid](https://github.com/pksunkara/pgx_ulid) | 0.2.2 | Generates universally unique lexicographically sortable identifiers (ULIDs) | To install these extensions, run: ```sql CREATE EXTENSION pg_graphql; CREATE EXTENSION pgx_ulid; ``` For a complete list of Postgres extensions supported by Neon, see [Postgres extensions](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg-extensions).
**Neon API** - You can now set your project's default branch using the [Update Project API](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/projects/update-project) by passing the `default_branch_id` parameter. This makes it easier to automate branch management in CI/CD pipelines and scripts, for example, after a recovery operation or when promoting a development branch to production. The previous default branch is automatically unset. ```bash curl --request PATCH \ --url 'https://console.neon.tech/api/v2/projects/{project_id}' \ --header 'Authorization: Bearer $NEON_API_KEY' \ --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \ --data '{"project": {"default_branch_id": "br-example-123456"}}' ```
**Tables page** - The Drizzle Studio integration that powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console has been updated to version 1.3.0. This release fixes issues with uppercase letters in enum column types and adding foreign keys. For the full list of improvements, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md). _The **Tables** page lets you view, edit, and manage your database tables and data directly from the console. For more, see [Tables page](https://neon.com/docs/guides/tables)._
--- ### 2026-01-30 ## Neon Auth SDK simplified We've released a major update to the server-side Neon Auth SDK (`@neondatabase/auth/next/server`) for Next.js applications. **Unified entry point** The SDK now uses a single `createNeonAuth()` function that replaces the previous separate functions (`neonAuth()`, `authApiHandler()`, `neonAuthMiddleware()`, `createAuthServer()`). Configure authentication once and access all functionality from a single object: ```typescript // lib/auth/server.ts import { createNeonAuth } from '@neondatabase/auth/next/server'; export const auth = createNeonAuth({ baseUrl: process.env.NEON_AUTH_BASE_URL!, cookies: { secret: process.env.NEON_AUTH_COOKIE_SECRET! }, }); // Use everywhere in your app export const { GET, POST } = auth.handler(); // API routes export default auth.middleware({ loginUrl: '...' }); // Middleware const { data: session } = await auth.getSession(); // Server components await auth.signIn.email({ email, password }); // Server actions ``` **Explicit configuration** Configuration is now explicit rather than implicit. You must pass `baseUrl` and `cookies.secret` directly to `createNeonAuth()` instead of relying on automatic environment variable reading, making dependencies clear and eliminating "magic" behavior. **Session caching** Session data is now automatically cached in a signed cookie, reducing API calls to the Auth Server by 95-99%. Sessions are cached for 5 minutes by default (configurable) and automatically refresh as needed. **Breaking changes** This release includes breaking changes. If you're using Neon Auth and want to upgrade to the latest SDK version, you will need to update your application code. Key changes include replacing separate auth functions with the unified `createNeonAuth()` API, adding a required `NEON_AUTH_COOKIE_SECRET` environment variable, and adding `dynamic = 'force-dynamic'` to server components that use auth methods. For detailed migration instructions, see the [migration guide](https://neon.com/docs/auth/migrate/from-auth-v0.1). For complete API documentation, see the [Next.js Server SDK reference](https://neon.com/docs/auth/reference/nextjs-server). **Getting started** To see the latest SDK in action, check out the [demo applications](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-js/tree/main/examples), including a Next.js demo with server components, a React + Vite demo with external UI, and a React demo with the full `neon-js` SDK. The repository also includes [AI coding assistant skills](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-js/tree/main/skills) for Cursor and Claude Code with updated setup guides and code examples. See the [Neon Auth quick start](https://neon.com/docs/auth/quick-start/nextjs-api-only) and [Server SDK reference](https://neon.com/docs/auth/reference/nextjs-server) to get started. _Neon Auth is a managed authentication service that branches with your database. See the [Neon Auth overview](https://neon.com/docs/auth/overview) to learn more._ ## Claimable Postgres by Neon adds REST API [Claimable Postgres by Neon](https://neon.new/) now offers a REST API for programmatic database provisioning, making it easy to integrate Postgres into your platform, CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and automation workflows. The new API enables you to create databases with a single HTTP request: ```bash curl -X POST https://neon.new/api/v1/database \ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ -d '{"ref": "your-app-name"}' ``` The API returns the ID, status, Neon project ID, connection string, claim URL, expiration timestamp, and creation/update timestamps. You can also retrieve database details using `GET /api/v1/database/:id`. Unclaimed databases have a 100 MB storage limit and expire after 72 hours. Claim your database to a Neon account to remove the expiration and get full Free plan limits. The `neon-new` CLI also adds a new `--logical-replication` flag to enable logical replication for real-time sync with tools like [ElectricSQL](https://electric-sql.com/). **Update:** The CLI was `get-db` at the time of this release; it's now `neon-new`. _Claimable Postgres provides instant cloud-hosted Postgres that spins up in seconds. No signup or registration required. See the [Claimable Postgres documentation](https://neon.com/docs/reference/claimable-postgres) for more information._ ## New NAT gateway IP addresses We've added new NAT gateway IP addresses in the AWS US East (N. Virginia), US East (Ohio), and US West (Oregon) regions to expand infrastructure capacity. If you have IP allowlists on external systems that Neon connects to, **update those allowlists to include the new addresses**. Connections may be affected intermittently if traffic routes through non-allowlisted NAT gateways. See our [Regions documentation](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/regions#aws-nat-gateway-ip-addresses) for the complete list of NAT gateway IPs for all regions. ## New VPC endpoint services for Private Networking We've added new VPC endpoint service addresses for Private Networking in the AWS US East (N. Virginia), US East (Ohio), and US West (Oregon) regions. If you've set up Private Networking in these regions, you can now use the additional endpoint service addresses for enhanced infrastructure capacity and reliability. For the complete list of VPC endpoint service addresses by region, see our [Private Networking guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking).
**Data anonymization** - You can now anonymize columns that are part of primary keys when creating [anonymized branches](https://neon.com/docs/workflows/data-anonymization). Neon automatically handles foreign key constraints during the anonymization process, ensuring referential integrity is maintained across related tables.
**Neon CLI** - The `neon init` command now requires authentication before running. If you're not already authenticated, the CLI will automatically open your browser to log in. Additionally, `neon init` now installs agent skills from the [Neon skills repository](https://github.com/neondatabase/agent-skills) for Cursor, Claude, and Copilot, providing AI agent capabilities for database development workflows. To access these new features, upgrade to the latest version of the Neon CLI (version 2.20.2). For upgrade instructions, see [Neon CLI upgrade](https://neon.com/docs/cli/install#upgrade).
**Neon MCP Server** - The `provision_neon_auth` tool in the [Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/ai-mcp-neon) is now idempotent and returns your Neon Auth configuration details (base URL and JWKS URL) even when Neon Auth is already provisioned. This makes it easier to retrieve your authentication configuration without needing to make separate API calls.
**Neon Skills** - You can now install Neon agent skills as a Claude Code plugin, which bundles both the skills and the Neon MCP Server for natural language database management. See [Neon Agent Skills](https://github.com/neondatabase/agent-skills). ```bash /plugin marketplace add neondatabase/agent-skills /plugin install using-neon@neon-agent-skills ``` _Agent Skills are resources that AI agents can discover and reference to help you work more accurately and efficiently with Neon_.
**Neon VS Code Extension** - The [Neon VS Code Extension](https://neon.com/docs/local/vscode-extension) now automatically focuses on the Databases view after connecting to a branch, making it easier to immediately see your database schema and objects. The extension also includes performance improvements with smart caching and background data refresh for faster load times. Upgrade to the latest version to access these improvements.
**OpenTelemetry integration** - The [OpenTelemetry monitoring integration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/opentelemetry) now validates gRPC OTLP endpoints when configuring an integration. Previously, only HTTP/HTTPS endpoints were validated before saving the configuration.
**SQL Editor** - Added a copy button to the [SQL Editor](https://neon.com/docs/get-started-with-neon/query-with-neon-sql-editor) that lets you copy query results as JSON directly to your clipboard without downloading a file. The copy button appears alongside the download button in the query results view. ![copy json SQL Editor](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/copy_json.png)
**Fixes** - Fixed an issue in the Neon consumption history API endpoint that caused errors when retrieving project consumption data. - Fixed an issue where deleting a Postgres role would fail if the role had been granted specific privileges (such as SELECT or INSERT) by another role. Role deletion now properly revokes all individual privileges before removing the role, ensuring successful deletion in all scenarios.
--- ### 2026-01-23 ## Give your AI assistant Neon expertise Install our [Agent Skills](https://github.com/neondatabase/agent-skills) to teach your AI coding assistant about Neon best practices, connection methods, ORM setup, and branching workflows. Works across Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, and other AI tools. ```bash npx skills add neondatabase/agent-skills ``` Agent Skills work alongside the [Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/connect-mcp-clients-to-neon). The skill provides reasoning and guidance while the MCP server provides capabilities like creating branches and running queries. Learn more in our [blog post on Agent Skills](https://neon.com/blog/agent-skills-in-2026). ### MCP Server provisions Data API The [Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server) now supports provisioning the [Neon Data API](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/overview) for your databases with optional JWT authentication. Ask your AI assistant: ```bash Can you provision Data API access for my database with Neon Auth authentication? ``` The `provision_neon_data_api` tool enables HTTP-based access to your Neon databases and supports multiple authentication options: unauthenticated access, Neon Auth, or external providers (Clerk, Auth0, Stytch, and others). This makes it easier to set up [Data API](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/overview) access directly from your AI assistant without switching to the Neon Console. To get started with the Neon MCP Server, run `npx neonctl@latest init` to install and configure it automatically. Learn more in [Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server). ## Postgres protocol 3.2 support Neon now supports [Postgres 18's protocol 3.2](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/protocol-overview.html#PROTOCOL-VERSIONS) with enhanced cancellation keys. This protocol support applies retroactively to all Postgres versions (14, 15, 16, 17, and 18). Clients that support the new protocol will automatically benefit from these improvements without any configuration changes needed. ## Get started with Neon faster We've added quick actions to the [Neon docs](https://neon.com/docs/introduction). Everything you need to go from docs to working code is now just a click away. Quick actions available on every doc page: - Copy page as markdown - Open in ChatGPT or Claude - Copy `neon init` command for MCP Server setup - Connect MCP on Cursor or VS Code Find the prompts on the [documentation homepage](https://neon.com/docs/introduction#quickstart-prompts) or try them here: - [Next.js prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/nextjs-prompt.md) - [Django prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/django-prompt.md) - [Drizzle prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/drizzle-prompt.md) - [React Router prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/react-router-prompt.md) - [TanStack Start prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/tanstack-start-prompt.md) - [Express prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/express-prompt.md) - [NestJS prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/nestjs-prompt.md) - [Astro prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/astro-serverless-prompt.md) - [SvelteKit prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/sveltekit-prompt.md) - [Nuxt prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/nuxt-neon-prompt.md) - [Laravel prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/laravel-prompt.md) - [Rails prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/ruby-on-rails-prompt.md) - [Python prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/python-prompt.md) - [Go prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/golang-prompt.md) - [Java prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/java-prompt.md) - [Rust prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/rust-prompt.md) - [.NET prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/dotnet-prompt.md) - [Elixir prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/elixir-prompt.md) - [Phoenix prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/phoenix-prompt.md) - [Prisma prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/prisma-prompt.md) - [Kysely prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/kysely-prompt.md) - [TypeORM prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/typeorm-prompt.md) - [SQLAlchemy prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/sqlalchemy-prompt.md) - [Hono prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/hono-prompt.md) - [SolidStart prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/solidstart-prompt.md) - [Reflex prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/reflex-prompt.md) - [JavaScript prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/javascript-prompt.md) - [Symfony prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/symfony-prompt.md) - [Quarkus prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/quarkus-jdbc-prompt.md) - [Micronaut prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/micronaut-kotlin-prompt.md) - [Redwood prompt](https://neon.com/prompts/redwood-sdk-prompt.md)
**Consumption API** - We increased the burst limit for our [Consumption API](https://neon.com/docs/guides/consumption-metrics) endpoints. The higher limit allows for temporary spikes in request volume, making it easier to handle periods of high activity without hitting rate limits. _The Consumption API lets Neon Scale and Enterprise plan users track resource usage (compute time, storage, data transfer) across projects programmatically._
**Import Data Assistant** - Fixed an issue where the [Import Data Assistant](https://neon.com/docs/import/import-data-assistant) would get stuck after creating a new project, preventing users from completing their database import. _The Import Data Assistant, available from the Neon Console, helps you move an existing Postgres database to Neon using just a connection string._
**Neon VS Code Extension** - Added support for configuring the Neon MCP Server in read-only mode. You can now restrict the MCP Server to read-only tools and read-only SQL transactions directly from the VS Code extension settings. See [Neon VS Code Extension](https://neon.com/docs/local/vscode-extension).
--- ### 2026-01-16 ## Neon Auth on Vercel previews Both the [Vercel-managed](https://neon.com/docs/guides/vercel-managed-integration) and [Neon-managed](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-managed-vercel-integration) integrations now automatically provision Neon Auth on preview branches when enabled on your production branch. Preview deployments get the `NEON_AUTH_BASE_URL` and `VITE_NEON_AUTH_URL` environment variables configured automatically. ![Neon Auth Vercel variables](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_auth_vercel.png) Neon Auth provides managed authentication that stores user profiles in your database. When your database branches, auth data branches with it, making it easy to test authentication in isolated preview environments. [Learn more](https://neon.com/docs/auth/overview). To see this in action, check out this new end-to-end guide: [Testing Auth Changes Safely with Vercel and Neon Branching](https://neon.com/guides/vercel-neon-auth-branching). ## One command for Neon MCP Server and VS Code Extension The `neon init` command now configures both the Neon MCP Server and the Neon VS Code Extension in a single step: ```bash npx neonctl@latest init ``` This command authenticates via OAuth, creates a Neon API key, and sets up: - **Neon MCP Server**: Lets AI assistants manage your Neon projects, branches, and databases through natural language commands - **Neon VS Code Extension**: Brings database schema browsing, SQL editing, and table data management directly into your IDE Previously introduced as separate features (MCP Server setup [in December](https://neon.com/changelog/2025-12-19#easier-setup-for-neon-mcp-server) and VS Code Extension [in January](https://neon.com/changelog/2026-01-09#introducing-the-new-neon-vs-code-extension)), you can now get your complete AI-powered database development environment configured with one command in Cursor or VS Code. For more information, see [Connect MCP clients to Neon](https://neon.com/docs/ai/connect-mcp-clients-to-neon) and [Get started with the Neon VS Code Extension](https://neon.com/docs/local/vscode-extension). ## New Neon logo You might notice a new Neon logo across the site, dashboard, and docs. Same Neon. New mark. The logo is refreshed while staying true to the elephant and N we founded the company with. This update brings Neon's visual identity into the Databricks universe as we continue growing together, helping more than a million developers ship faster with Postgres. If you reference Neon in your product, docs, or integrations, download the official assets at [neon.com/brand](https://neon.com/brand). The page includes logo files, usage guidelines, and brand-safe variants for light and dark backgrounds. For more on the design thinking behind the new logo, see the [blog post](https://neon.com/blog/new-neon-logo).
**Data anonymization** - [Data anonymization](https://neon.com/docs/workflows/data-anonymization) now supports custom masking rules defined via SQL or the Neon API. Custom masking rules appear as text in the data anonymization UI and are preserved when running anonymization, allowing you to safely mix Console, API, and SQL workflows. - Foreign key columns can no longer be masked directly to maintain referential consistency. Instead of showing masking rule suggestions, the data anonymization UI now displays an alert with an action to navigate to the corresponding primary key column. Clicking "Go to primary key" scrolls to and highlights the relevant primary key where you can set masking rules.
**Data API** - Fixed an issue where project-scoped API keys could not read [Data API](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/overview) status on organization-owned projects. The endpoint now uses project-level permissions instead of requiring organization-level access.
**Monitoring integrations** - Error messages returned by Neon's [monitoring integrations](https://neon.com/docs/guides/integrations) now display on integration cards on the Integrations page in your Neon project, making it easier to identify and troubleshoot integration issues.
**Neon Auth** - Added a toggle in the Create Project dialog in the Neon Console that lets you enable [Neon Auth](https://neon.com/docs/auth/overview) when creating new projects. - OAuth provider credentials (client ID and client secret) are now hidden from organization members and collaborators. Only admin users can view these credentials in the Console.
**Neon MCP Server** - Fixed read-only mode detection in OAuth flows for the [Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/ai-intro). Read-only mode now properly restricts access based on OAuth scopes. - Added scope selection UI to the OAuth authorization flow, letting users optionally deselect write permissions when authorizing MCP clients. - Fixed account resolution when using project-scoped API keys. Previously, project-scoped API keys would cause errors when attempting to access account-level endpoints since these keys are restricted to project-level operations. - Fixed OAuth token verification regression that was causing authentication failures for users who authenticated via OAuth. The server now correctly checks OAuth tokens before falling back to API key verification.
--- ### 2026-01-09 ## New graphs for monitoring pooled connections Neon uses PgBouncer for [connection pooling](https://neon.com/docs/connect/connection-pooling), allowing thousands of client connections to share a smaller pool of actual Postgres connections. The monitoring page in the Neon Console now includes **Pooler client connections** and **Pooler server connections** graphs (these display data when you use a pooled connection). The **Pooler client connections** graph shows connections from your applications to PgBouncer, while **Pooler server connections** displays the actual connections from PgBouncer to Postgres. These graphs help you understand connection usage patterns, identify bottlenecks, and determine when to adjust your pool size or compute resources. For more information, see [Monitoring dashboard](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/monitoring-page). **Pooler client connections** ![Pooler client connections graph](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/pooler_client_connections.png) **Pooler server connections** ![Pooler server connections graph](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/pooler_server_connections.png) Additionally, the [OpenTelemetry](https://neon.com/docs/guides/opentelemetry) and [Datadog](https://neon.com/docs/guides/datadog) integrations now export PgBouncer connection pooling metrics, giving you visibility into pooler client and server connections in your observability platform alongside the new charts in the Neon Console. New integrations automatically include these metrics. To enable them for existing integrations, you can either edit the integration settings to trigger a collector upgrade or delete and recreate the integration. ## GitHub Action support for Neon Auth and Data API The [Neon Create Branch GitHub Action](https://github.com/marketplace/actions/neon-create-branch-github-action) now supports retrieving branch-specific URLs for Neon Auth and the Neon Data API. This makes it easy to run integration tests against isolated branch environments with the same auth and data access patterns you use in production. Set `get_auth_url: true` or `get_data_api_url: true` in your workflow to access the `auth_url` and `data_api_url` outputs for your test branch. ```yaml - name: Create Neon Branch uses: neondatabase/create-branch-action@v6 id: create-branch with: project_id: ${{ vars.NEON_PROJECT_ID }} branch_name: feature-branch api_key: ${{ secrets.NEON_API_KEY }} get_auth_url: true get_data_api_url: true - name: Use outputs run: | echo "Auth URL: ${{ steps.create-branch.outputs.auth_url }}" echo "Data API URL: ${{ steps.create-branch.outputs.data_api_url }}" ``` ## Introducing the new Neon VS Code Extension The Neon VS Code Extension brings a revamped database development experience directly into your IDE. Connect to your Neon organizations, projects, and branches, browse schemas in a rich tree view, run SQL queries, and view or edit table data in a spreadsheet-like interface, all without leaving your editor. This release replaces the previous Neon Local extension. The new extension no longer uses a local proxy or localhost connection strings. Instead, it helps you manage direct Neon connection strings for your branches. The extension also automatically configures the Neon MCP Server, enabling AI-powered workflows for managing projects, branches, and databases from your coding agent. Available for VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and other VS Code-compatible editors. [Get started with the Neon VS Code Extension](https://neon.com/docs/local/vscode-extension). ![Neon VS Code Extension](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_code_extension.png)
**Claimable Postgres** - Added a `logical_replication` option to [Claimable Postgres](https://neon.com/docs/reference/claimable-postgres) databases (default is `false`). This lets sync engines spin up Postgres databases with logical replication enabled without needing to sign up for a Neon account to manually enable it.
**Monitoring** - Fixed monitoring graph x-axis labels to dynamically adjust based on the selected time range. When you zoom into a custom range on the graph, the labels now show more granular time information (hours instead of just day names) making it easier to read detailed metrics. - Fixed an issue on the monitoring page where clicking once on a chart would cause empty charts to display. Clicking on a chart now has no effect, preventing unintended empty range selections.
**Neon CLI** - Fixed a misleading "org_id is required" error in the Neon CLI when running `neon branches list` without specifying a project. The CLI now provides clearer guidance when you have multiple projects, and automatically selects your project if you only have one. Upgrade your Neon CLI installation to get this fix. See [upgrade instructions](https://neon.com/docs/cli/install#upgrade).
**Neon Console** - Added a project count display to the Projects page in the Neon Console, making it easier to see how many projects you have at a glance. - Projects created from the Neon Console are now created with a production branch only. Previously, projects created in the Neon console included both production and development branches. Projects created via the Neon CLI or API are unaffected by this change.
**OpenTelemetry** - You can now edit endpoint and authentication credentials for existing [OpenTelemetry integrations](https://neon.com/docs/guides/opentelemetry), enabling you to fix configuration issues without having to delete and recreate the integration.
**Postgres extensions** - Updated the `anon` extension (PostgreSQL Anonymizer) to version 2.5.1, which fixes a table name escaping bug that could cause anonymization failures.
--- ### 2026-01-02 ## Help shape what we build in 2026 From the Neon team, we'd like to extend a warm and heartfelt Happy New Year to every member of our community. What a year 2025 was. In May, [Neon joined Databricks](https://www.databricks.com/company/newsroom/press-releases/databricks-agrees-acquire-neon-help-developers-deliver-ai-systems), but our mission hasn't changed. We're still focused on delivering the best Postgres experience for developers and AI agents. Beyond that, we shipped a ton of features in 2025. You can see [everything we built here](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/roadmap#what-weve-shipped-recently). Here's the thing though, none of this happens without you. Your feedback, whether you chat with us in Discord, ping us on Twitter, or drop it in the console, that's what shapes what we build. Every suggestion, bug report, and feature request matters to us. So as we kick off 2026, we want to ask **What should we ship next?** Got a feature you're waiting for? A bug that's causing you trouble? An idea that would take things to the next level? We want to hear it. You can share your feedback on [Discord](https://discord.com/channels/1176467419317940276/1176788564890112042), [Twitter/X](https://x.com/neondatabase), or via the **Send Feedback** modal in the Neon Console. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Let's build great things together in 2026! 🚀 --- ### 2025-12-19 ## Project recovery Accidentally deleted a project? You can now recover it within **7 days** of deletion. This feature restores your entire project infrastructure, including all branches, endpoints, compute configurations, and project settings. Your connection strings, collaborators, and snapshots all come back exactly as they were. Recovery is available through the CLI and API. There are no storage costs or recovery fees during the 7-day recovery window. For more information, see [Recover a deleted project](https://neon.com/docs/manage/projects#recover-a-deleted-project). ## 100 Free plan projects Another week, yet another increase: The Neon Free plan now includes: - ~~80 projects~~ - **100 projects** That's 100 separate database projects you can spin up, experiment with, and build on. Whether you're prototyping ideas, learning Postgres, or running multiple side projects, you've got plenty of room to work. ![Dashboard page showing 100 Free Plan projects](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/free_plan_projects_100.png) This change applies automatically to all Free plan users. No action required. For more information about plan limits, see [Neon plans](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/plans). _Learn about [why we're increasing project limits on the Free plan](https://neon.com/blog/why-so-many-projects-in-the-neon-free-plan)_ ## Easier setup for Neon MCP Server Connecting AI editors to the Neon MCP Server is now a single command: ```bash npx neonctl@latest init ``` This command authenticates via OAuth, automatically creates a Neon API key, and configures Cursor, VS Code, or Claude Code CLI to connect to Neon. It handles all the setup steps that previously required manual configuration file edits and API key management. Once configured, you can immediately ask your AI assistant to create projects, manage branches, or query your database. If you're an existing Neon MCP user, setting up the MCP Server this way means you won't be prompted to repeatedly reconnect through browser-based OAuth flows. Your local configuration and API key are created and saved for reuse. For more information, see [Connect MCP clients to Neon](https://neon.com/docs/ai/connect-mcp-clients-to-neon#cursor). ## Data masking enhancements We've added address-specific masking functions to data masking in the Neon Console. These functions provide specialized handling for text fields like street addresses, cities, and postal codes, letting you mask location data while preserving geographic patterns. As well, all masking functions are now organized into categories (Names, Email Addresses, Phone Numbers, and Addresses). ![Address masking functions](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/anon_addresses.png) For more information about data masking, see [Data anonymization](https://neon.com/docs/workflows/data-anonymization). ## AI-powered Neon Auth setup Your AI editor can now scaffold complete authentication flows with Neon Auth. We've published AI rules, MCP prompt templates, and a Claude skill that teach AI assistants how to integrate Neon Auth into your apps. These tools detect your framework, install the right packages, create the necessary files, and follow best practices automatically. The setup includes: - [AI rules](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/ai-rules) - [MCP prompt templates](https://github.com/neondatabase/ai-rules/blob/main/mcp-prompts/neon-js-setup.md) - [Claude skill](https://github.com/neondatabase/ai-rules/blob/main/neon-plugin/skills/neon-auth/SKILL.md) This means you can open Cursor, Claude, or VS Code, ask your AI assistant to "add Neon Auth," and let it handle the implementation. Learn more in our blog post, [Teaching AI to Do Auth (So You Don't Have To)](https://neon.com/blog/teaching-ai-how-to-do-auth).
**Data anonymization** - Materialized views are now automatically refreshed after data anonymization to prevent stale un-anonymized data from remaining in views. - [GitHub Actions](https://neon.com/docs/workflows/data-anonymization#automate-data-anonymization-with-github-actions) now supports creating anonymized branches directly in your CI/CD workflows using the new `masking_rules` input to specify which columns to mask.
**Documentation** - Added an [Encore framework integration guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/encore) showing how to build backend applications with automatic infrastructure provisioning and Lakebase Postgres.
**Neon Auth** - Added Vercel as an OAuth provider, enabling you to integrate Vercel authentication into your applications. - Now works with [branch expiration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/branch-expiration).
**SQL Editor** - SQL Editor commands like `\d` and `\h` now fully support all Postgres 18 features through an updated psql-describe package.
**Vercel** - Added support for Vercel Marketplace to trigger database credential rotation for enhanced security. - Deleted Vercel integrations are now handled gracefully without triggering errors during operations.
--- ### 2025-12-12 ## Neon Auth: branchable identity in your database We've rebuilt Neon Auth using [Better Auth](https://www.better-auth.com/) as the foundation. Auth was the last part of Neon that didn't yet branch. Now it does. All authentication data lives directly in your Neon database, so when you branch, your entire auth state branches with it. ![Neon Auth](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_auth_v2.png) Users, sessions, organizations, configuration, and JWKS are stored in a dedicated `neon_auth` schema. Each branch gets its own isolated auth endpoint. No more external identity provider, no webhook syncing, no drift between environments. **What branchable auth enables:** - **Preview environments that actually work.** Spin up a branch that mirrors production exactly: same users, same roles, same permissions. Test full signup, login, password reset, and OAuth flows before release. - **Safe multi-tenant testing.** Clone your environment, invite test organizations, modify access rules, and confirm permissions propagate correctly without risking production data. - **Real auth in CI/CD.** Test the complete user lifecycle in automated pipelines with real authentication, not mocked tokens. **How it works:** - **Auth lives in your database.** Your user model sits in Postgres, evolving with your migrations and integrating naturally with your schema. - **Works with RLS automatically.** Your Row-Level Security policies can reference the authenticated user directly, without duplicate identity tables. - **Data API integration.** JWTs from Neon Auth are validated by the Data API, so authenticated queries work with your RLS policies out of the box. - **One SDK for everything.** The new [`@neondatabase/neon-js`](https://neon.com/docs/reference/javascript-sdk) package brings Neon Auth, Data API, and database access together: ```tsx import { createAuthClient } from '@neondatabase/neon-js/auth'; import { NeonAuthUIProvider, AuthView } from '@neondatabase/neon-js/auth/react/ui'; const authClient = createAuthClient(import.meta.env.VITE_NEON_AUTH_URL); export default function App() { return ( ); } ``` Neon Auth is available on all plans, including Free. Get started with [Next.js](https://neon.com/docs/auth/quick-start/nextjs-api-only), [React](https://neon.com/docs/auth/quick-start/react), or [TanStack](https://neon.com/docs/auth/quick-start/tanstack-router). > _"Owning your auth means keeping your user model inside your architecture. Neon users now get that ownership while letting Better Auth take care of the parts that make authentication hard."_ > – Bereket Engida, creator of Better Auth _Read more: [Meet the New Neon Auth: Branchable Identity in Your Database](https://neon.com/blog/neon-auth-branchable-identity-in-your-database) and [The Case for Owning Your Auth](https://neon.com/blog/the-case-for-owning-your-auth)_ ## More projects on the Free plan Another week, another increase: The Neon Free plan now includes: - ~~70 projects~~ - **80 projects** More projects means more room to experiment, prototype, and build without worrying about limits. ![Dashboard page showing 80 Free Plan projects](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/free_plan_80_projects.png) This change applies automatically to all Free plan users. No action required. For more information about plan limits, see [Neon plans](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/plans). _Learn about [why we're increasing project limits on the Free plan](https://neon.com/blog/why-so-many-projects-in-the-neon-free-plan)_ ## Purely usage-based billing We've removed the $5 monthly minimum from our paid plans. Neon is now purely usage-based: if you use $3 one month, that's the bill you'll receive. For more details, see [Neon plans](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/plans).
**AI Rules** - Updated the Neon Auth AI rules prompt for the new Neon Auth.
**Data anonymization** - Fixed an issue where materialized views retained stale data after anonymization. Materialized views are now automatically refreshed after anonymizing tables.
**MCP Server** - The [Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server) now supports the new Neon Auth with an updated `provision_neon_auth` tool and a new `setup-neon-auth` prompt, an interactive guide for setting up Neon Auth in Vite+React projects.
**Neon Console** - Fixed an issue where the projects list failed to load when a project was unavailable.
**Postgres extensions** - Updated the [pg_mooncake](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg_mooncake) extension to version 0.1.3. If you installed this extension previously and want to upgrade to the latest version, please refer to [Update an extension version](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg-extensions#update-an-extension-version) for instructions.
**Schema-only branches** - Fixed an issue where roles with custom attributes were incorrectly recreated with elevated privileges in schema-only branches.
**Vercel** - Fixed an issue where deleted Vercel integrations could cause unexpected errors. These cases are now handled gracefully.
--- ### 2025-12-05 ## 70 projects on the Free plan We've increased the project limit on the Free plan to **70 projects**. ![Free plan 70 projects](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/free_plan_70_projects.png) That's 70 separate database projects you can spin up, experiment with, and build on. Whether you're prototyping ideas, learning Postgres, or running multiple side projects, you've got plenty of room to work. This change applies automatically to all Free plan users. No action required. For more information about plan limits, see [Neon plans](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/plans). _Learn about [why we increased project limits on the Free plan](https://neon.com/blog/why-so-many-projects-in-the-neon-free-plan)_ ## Postgres version updates We updated supported Postgres versions to [14.20](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/14.20/), [15.15](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/15.15/), [16.11](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/16.11/), [17.7](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/17.7/), and [18.1](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/18.1/), respectively. When a new minor version is available on Neon, it is applied the next time your compute restarts. For more about how we handle Postgres version upgrades, refer to our [Postgres version support policy](https://neon.com/docs/postgresql/postgres-version-policy). ## New Data API advanced settings The [Neon Data API](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/get-started) provides a ready-to-use REST API for your Neon database, letting you query tables, views, and functions using standard HTTP requests. We've added two new options to the **Advanced settings** panel: - **OpenAPI mode**: Enables automatic generation of an OpenAPI schema for your Data API. Use it to generate API documentation, build typed client libraries, import your API into Postman, or integrate with API gateways. - **Enable server timing headers**: Adds `Server-Timing` headers to API responses, showing how long different parts of each request took to process. Use this to debug slow queries, measure performance, and troubleshoot latency issues. To learn more about Data API advanced settings, see [Manage Data API](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/manage). ## Neon is now a Kiro Power [Kiro](https://kiro.dev/) announced **powers** at **AWS re:Invent**, a new way for developers to access curated tools directly from the IDE. Neon is one of the first launch partners, alongside Figma, Stripe, and Postman. ![Kiro Neon Power](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/kiro_power.png) With the Neon power, you can manage your Postgres databases without leaving Kiro: - **Deploy instantly**: Provision a Neon database in seconds whenever your workflow needs a Postgres backend. - **Branch for safe testing**: Create lightweight, isolated copies of your database to test migrations, validate queries, or run integration tests without touching production. - **Time-travel and restore**: Roll back to any past state, inspect historical data, or restore from a previous point in time. _Read more: [Just Launched: Neon Is Now a Kiro Power](https://neon.com/blog/just-launched-neon-is-now-a-kiro-power)_ ## Custom Neon agents for GitHub Copilot GitHub Copilot now supports custom agents, and we've built two specialized agents that bring Neon's branching workflow directly into your IDE: - [**Neon Migration Specialist**](https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/blob/main/agents/neon-migration-specialist.agent.md): Safe Postgres migrations with zero downtime. Test schema changes in isolated database branches, validate, then apply to production, all automated with support for Prisma, Drizzle, or your favorite ORM. - [**Neon Performance Analyzer**](https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot/blob/main/agents/neon-optimization-analyzer.agent.md): Identify and fix slow Postgres queries automatically. Analyzes execution plans, tests optimizations in isolated branches, and provides clear before/after performance metrics with actionable code fixes. Both agents leverage Neon's instant branching to give you a safe environment for testing database changes before they hit production. To learn more about using these agents, see [Neon agents for GitHub Copilot](https://neon.com/docs/ai/ai-github-copilot-agents).
**Computes** - Scale to zero is no longer available for computes larger than 16 CU. To ensure best performance, large computes remain always active. For more information, see [Configuring Scale to Zero](https://neon.com/docs/guides/scale-to-zero-guide). - The default minimum autoscaling compute size for new projects is now 0.25 CU across all Neon plans (Free, Launch, and Scale). This change does not affect existing projects. You can update your default compute size settings in your [project settings](https://neon.com/docs/manage/projects#change-your-projects-default-compute-settings).
**Data masking** - Added new masking options: **random unique email** for columns with uniqueness constraints, **random int/bigint/date between** for customizable value ranges (also supports timestamp columns), and **dummy name**, **fake IBAN**, and **dummy credit card number** for generating realistic fake data. - The "Replace with NULL" masking option is no longer shown for non-nullable columns. - Fixed an issue where the **Apply masking rules** button on the **Data masking** page showed an infinite loading spinner for branches with no applied masking rules.
**Neon API** - The [Retrieve role details](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/branches/get-project-branch-role) endpoint now returns an `authentication_method` field indicating how the role authenticates (`password`, `oauth`, or `no_login`).
**Vercel** - Fixed an issue where data transfer quota exceeded errors were not properly reported when creating branches through the Vercel integration. - Added safety checks to prevent accidental deletion of default branches, protected branches, and branches with children during Vercel deployment cleanup. - Fixed an issue where project deletion failed when removing a Vercel native integration if the project had protected branches. Protected branches are now automatically unprotected before deletion. - Fixed an issue where the wrong database role was selected in Vercel integration settings when switching between different Neon projects.
--- ### 2025-11-28 ## More projects on the Free plan Another week, another increase: The Neon Free plan now includes: - ~~50 projects~~ - **60 projects** More projects means more room to experiment, prototype, and build without worrying about limits. ![Dashboard page showing 60 Free Plan projects](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/free_plan_projects_60.png) This change applies automatically to all Free plan users. No action required. For more information about plan limits, see [Neon plans](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/plans). _Learn about [why we're increasing project limits on the Free plan](https://neon.com/blog/why-so-many-projects-in-the-neon-free-plan)_ ## AI-powered Neon setup expands to VS Code and Claude The one-command Neon setup, which configures the Neon MCP Server for AI-assisted project onboarding, now supports **VS Code with GitHub Copilot** and **Claude Code CLI** in addition to Cursor. Run this command in your project directory: ```bash npx neonctl@latest init ┌ Adding Neon to your project │ ◆ Which editor(s) would you like to configure? (Space to toggle each option, Enter to confirm your selection) │ ◼ Cursor │ ◼ VS Code │ ◻ Claude CLI │ ◒ Authenticating ┌────────┬──────────────────┬────────┬────────────────┐ │ Login │ Email │ Name │ Projects Limit │ ├────────┼──────────────────┼────────┼────────────────┤ │ alex │ alex@domain.com │ Alex │ 60 │ └────────┴──────────────────┴────────┴────────────────┘ ◇ Authentication successful ✓ │ ◇ Installed Neon MCP server │ ◇ Success! Neon is now ready to use with Cursor / VS Code. │ │ ◇ What's next? ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Restart Cursor / VS Code and type in "Get started with Neon" in the chat │ │ │ ├────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╯ ``` After setup, ask your AI assistant to **"Get started with Neon"** to launch an interactive onboarding guide. The guide analyzes your codebase and walks you through selecting or creating a project, configuring connection strings, installing dependencies, and more, all with contextual recommendations. For more details about this feature, see our [blog post](https://neon.com/blog/one-command-to-bridge-cursor-and-neon). ## HIPAA support now available for Postgres 18 HIPAA compliance is now supported for Postgres 18 projects in AWS regions. You can now create Postgres 18 projects in HIPAA-enabled Neon organizations and enable HIPAA compliance on existing Postgres 18 projects. For more information, see [HIPAA compliance](https://neon.com/docs/security/hipaa). ## Four ways platforms integrate with Neon Whether you're building an agent platform, a developer tool that needs instant Postgres, or a SaaS that offers databases to users, there's a [platform integration path](https://neon.com/docs/guides/platform-integration-overview) designed for your use case: ☑ **AI Agents integration**: For codegen and agent platforms that need database versioning and isolated environments (platforms like [Replit](https://neon.com/blog/replit-app-history-powered-by-neon-branches) and CMS systems like [Strapi](https://strapi.io)) ☑ **Claimable database flow**: For plugins and platforms that want instant Postgres as part of their developer experience, with no signup required upfront (see [TanStack](https://neon.com/blog/neon-joins-tanstack-instant-postgres-integration-for-faster-javascript-development), [Netlify DB](https://www.netlify.com/blog/netlify-db-database-for-ai-native-development/), or try [Claimable Postgres](https://neon.new/)) ☑ **Embedded Postgres**: For SaaS platforms offering Postgres to users (platforms like [Retool](https://neon.com/blog/how-retool-uses-retool-and-the-neon-api-to-manage-300k-postgres-databases), which manages 300k+ databases, and [Koyeb](https://www.koyeb.com/blog/serverless-postgres-public-preview), which offers serverless Postgres) ☑ **OAuth integration**: For tools that interact with existing Neon accounts (platforms like [Hasura Cloud](https://hasura.io/), which uses OAuth for authentication and database provisioning) If you're building an agent platform, check out the [Neon Agent Plan](https://neon.com/use-cases/ai-agents), designed specifically for platforms that need to manage large fleets of databases with flexible resource limits and instant provisioning. Early-stage startups can also apply to the [Neon Startup Program](https://neon.com/startups) for startup credits.
**Backup & restore** - The backup schedule dialog on the **Backup & Restore** page in the Neon Console now displays validation errors for the snapshot retention period field when invalid values are entered.
**Data anonymization** - Improved the search functionality on the **Data anonymization** page. When you search for a column name, matching tree view branches are now automatically expanded to show tables containing those columns. If no results match your search, an informational message appears below the search input. - Fixed an issue where anonymization failed for tables with non-lowercase names. Table names are now properly quoted to handle uppercase and mixed-case identifiers. - Added a banner alert that appears on branch pages when viewing a branch with masked data. The alert displays "This branch contains masked data" with a link to the **Data masking** page, helping you stay aware of which branches contain anonymized data.
**Neon Auth** - Fixed an issue where the **Enable Neon Auth** button was hidden from view in all environments due to incorrect region and platform comparison logic.
**Point-in-time restore** - Fixed point-in-time restore to correctly select the target branch. Previously, the restore operation incorrectly used the source branch as both the source and target, which could lead to unexpected results. The restore modal now also shows clearer information about the restore operation.
**Postgres extensions** - The `pg_session_jwt` extension has been updated to version 0.4.0. This extension provides JWT session management functionality used by the [Data API](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/get-started).
**Project creation** - Added protection against accidental duplicate project creation. The **Create Project** button is now disabled during submission to prevent creating multiple projects when clicking repeatedly on slow network connections.
**Support tickets** - The **Create support ticket** dialog now prompts users to allowlist `help@databricks.com`. If you're a Neon support user, be sure to add this address to your email allowlist to ensure support responses don't end up in spam or junk folders.
**Tables page** - Fixed an unexpected error that users encountered when accessing the **Tables** page in the Neon Console after reaching usage limits.
--- ### 2025-11-21 ## More projects on the Free plan We've increased the Free plan project limit again! The Neon Free plan now includes: - ~~30 projects~~ - **50 projects** This gives you even more room for side projects, prototypes, experiments, and learning new stacks. ![Dashboard page showing 50 Free Plan projects](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/free_plan_projects_50.png) This change applies automatically to all Free plan users. No action required. For more information about plan limits, see [Neon plans](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/plans). ## Branch anonymization APIs Last week, we announced [Data masking](https://neon.com/docs/workflows/data-anonymization) for creating anonymized branches (see the [November 14 changelog](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/2025-11-14)). This week, you'll find the APIs for this feature available in the [Neon API Reference](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api). **Example request:** ```bash curl -X POST \ 'https://console.neon.tech/api/v2/projects/{project_id}/branch_anonymized' \ -H 'Authorization: Bearer $NEON_API_KEY' \ -H 'Accept: application/json' \ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ -d '{ "masking_rules": [ { "database_name": "neondb", "schema_name": "public", "table_name": "users", "column_name": "email", "masking_function": "anon.dummy_free_email()" }, { "database_name": "neondb", "schema_name": "public", "table_name": "users", "column_name": "age", "masking_function": "anon.random_int_between(25,65)" } ], "start_anonymization": true }' ``` The new APIs include: - [Create anonymized branch](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/branches/create-project-branch-anonymized) - [Get masking rules](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/branches/get-masking-rules) - [Update masking rules](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/branches/update-masking-rules) - [Start anonymization](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/branches/start-anonymization) - [Get anonymization status](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/branches/get-anonymized-branch-status) For usage examples and request/response details, see [Data anonymization APIs](https://neon.com/docs/workflows/data-anonymization#data-anonymization-apis). ## Neon status page migration We've migrated [neonstatus.com](https://neonstatus.com/) to a new provider. The domain remains the same and all historical incident data has been preserved. > If you've previously subscribed to the Neon Status page via RSS, you'll need to update your feed. For instructions, see [Neon status](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/status).
**API parameter deprecation** - A redundant `name` query parameter in the [Restore snapshot](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/snapshots/restore-snapshot) API endpoint has been deprecated. Use the `name` field in the request body instead.
**Data masking** - The **Apply masking rules** button on the **Data masking** page is now disabled when no masking rules have been changed, preventing unnecessary reapplication of masking rules. - Added placeholder text to the search field on the **Data masking** page to clarify that it searches for columns to anonymize.
**Drizzle Studio** - The Drizzle Studio integration that powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console has been updated to version 1.2.9. For the latest improvements and fixes, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md).
**Fixes** - The **Restore branch from** modal displayed before completing a restore operation now only shows an expiration date extension message for branches that have an expiration date set. Previously, the message was shown for all branches, even those without an expiration date. - Fixed an issue where timestamps shown on the **Restore branch from** modal were formatted inconsistently, alternating between UTC and local timezone. Timestamps now consistently display in your local timezone. - For the Neon Data API, we fixed an issue where PostgreSQL custom types (such as ENUMs) containing capital letters in their names were not handled correctly.
--- ### 2025-11-14 ## Data masking (Beta) Neon now offers a data masking feature that makes it easy to create anonymized branches for development and testing. Define masking rules through the Neon Console or API to protect sensitive data like email addresses, names, phone numbers, and other personally identifiable information. Apply these rules to create a branch with production-like data that's safe to share with your team. ![Neon Console data masking dialog with example masking functions configured](https://neon.com/docs/workflows/anon-data-masking.png) This feature uses the PostgreSQL Anonymizer extension (`anon`) under the hood. For more information, see [Data anonymization](https://neon.com/docs/workflows/data-anonymization). ## Branch auto-deletion enabled by default When creating a branch in the Neon Console, auto-delete is now enabled by default (set to 1 day). You can uncheck this option or adjust the timeframe as needed. This new default helps reduce storage costs and prevent the accumulation of unused branches. ![Branch creation dialog with auto-delete enabled by default](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/ttl_default.png) **Console only:** This change only affects branches created through the Neon Console. Branches created via API or CLI are unaffected. This change will be rolled out to all Console users in the coming days. For more information, see [Branch expiration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/branch-expiration). ## More MCP Server tools We've added several new capabilities to the Neon MCP Server: - **Search across resources** - You can now search across all your Neon resources with a single query. Ask your AI assistant: ``` Can you search for "production" across my Neon resources? ``` The assistant will search through organizations, projects, and branches, returning structured results with direct links to the Neon Console. Use the companion `fetch` tool to get detailed information about any resource. - **Read-only mode** - We've added read-only mode for safe operation in cloud and production environments. Enable it by adding the `x-read-only: true` header to your MCP configuration: ```json { "mcpServers": { "Neon": { "url": "https://mcp.neon.tech/mcp", "headers": { "x-read-only": "true" } } } } ``` When enabled, the server restricts all operations to read-only tools. Only list and describe tools are available, and SQL queries automatically run in read-only transactions, providing a safe method for querying and analyzing production databases without any risk of accidental modifications. - **Guided onboarding** - The new `load_resource` tool provides comprehensive getting-started guidance directly through your AI assistant. Ask "Get started with Neon" or "Help me set up my first project," and the assistant will load detailed instructions covering organization setup, project configuration, connection strings, schema creation, and migrations. This works in IDEs that don't fully support MCP resources and ensures onboarding guidance is explicitly loaded when you need it. For more information, see [Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server). ## WebSocket connection reliability improvements WebSocket connections are now more stable during long-running queries and in edge runtime environments. The serverless proxy now prevents connection timeouts during idle periods, particularly benefiting applications with long-duration queries, analytics workloads, or deployments on edge runtimes like Vercel Edge Runtime.
**Drizzle Studio** - The Drizzle Studio integration that powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console has been updated to version 1.2.7. For the latest improvements and fixes, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md).
**Neon Console** - The AI assistant and support options are now separated in the Resources menu for easier navigation, with support resources tailored to your plan. - The usage metrics panel on the **Branch overview** page now shows more accurate network transfer data for that branch. - Backup schedule improvements: schedule setup now provides clearer error messages to help you avoid invalid configurations, and the snapshot hour is now explicitly shown in UTC to eliminate timezone confusion. The **Edit schedule** button no longer appears for child branches since backup schedules can only be configured on root branches.
--- ### 2025-11-07 ## Reduced compute pricing across Launch, Scale, and Agent plans We've reduced compute pricing by up to 25% across our plans: - **Launch plan**: Now $0.106 per CU-hour (previously $0.14) - **Scale plan**: Now $0.222 per CU-hour (previously $0.26) - **Agent plan**: Now $0.106 per CU-hour (previously $0.14) These price reductions apply immediately to all usage going forward. No action is required; you'll automatically benefit from the new lower rates on your next billing cycle. For detailed pricing information and usage examples, see [Neon plans](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/plans). To learn more about these price reductions, see our [blog post](https://neon.com/blog/major-compute-price-reduction-on-neon). ## More projects on the Free plan We're pleased to announce that the Neon Free plan now includes: - ~~20 projects~~ - **30 projects** This means more room for side projects, prototypes, experiments, and learning new stacks. This change applies automatically to all Free plan users; no action required. For more information about plan limits, see [Neon plans](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/plans). ## Connect your app to Neon with a single command We've introduced a new command that configures the Neon MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server, giving your AI assistant full context about your Neon project (including connection details, schema, and best practices). Run this command in your app's root directory: ```bash npx neonctl@latest init ``` The command walks you through an interactive setup: ```bash npx neonctl@latest init ┌ Adding Neon to your project │ ◒ Authenticating. ┌────────┬──────────────────┬────────┬────────────────┐ │ Login │ Email │ Name │ Projects Limit │ ├────────┼──────────────────┼────────┼────────────────┤ │ alex │ alex@domain.com │ Alex │ 20 │ └────────┴──────────────────┴────────┴────────────────┘ ◇ Authentication successful ✓ │ ◇ Installed Neon MCP server │ ◇ Success! Neon is now ready to use with Cursor. │ │ ◇ What's next? ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╮ │ │ │ Restart Cursor and ask Cursor to "Get started with Neon using MCP Resource" in the chat │ │ │ ├───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────╯ │ └ Have feedback? Email us at feedback@neon.tech ``` After setup, restart Cursor and ask your AI assistant to "Get started with Neon using MCP Resource" to launch an interactive 7-step onboarding guide. The guide analyzes your codebase and walks you through selecting or creating a project, configuring connection strings, installing dependencies (`@neondatabase/serverless` or `pg`), setting up an ORM like Prisma or Drizzle, and creating your database schema, all with contextual recommendations tailored to your environment. This feature is currently in beta for Cursor, with VS Code and Claude Code support coming soon. For more details, see our [blog post](https://neon.com/blog/one-command-to-bridge-cursor-and-neon). ## Backup schedule API (Beta) You can now manage automated backup schedules via the Neon API. Previously, backup schedules could only be configured through the Console. With the new API endpoints, you can programmatically view and update backup schedules for your branches, enabling infrastructure-as-code workflows and automated backup management. **Available endpoints:** - `GET /projects/{project_id}/branches/{branch_id}/backup_schedule`: View the current backup schedule for a branch - `PUT /projects/{project_id}/branches/{branch_id}/backup_schedule`: Update the backup schedule configuration This makes it easier to standardize backup policies across projects and integrate backup scheduling into your deployment pipelines. For more information, see [Backup & restore](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore#create-backup-schedules). ## Vercel integration now supports current Neon pricing plans Vercel integration users now have full access to Neon's current usage-based pricing plans (Free, Launch, and Scale). Previously, Vercel integration users were limited to Neon's legacy plans. Free plan Vercel users have been automatically migrated to the new Neon Free plan. This change gives you access to all the latest features and pricing options, including: - Usage-based pricing with $5/month minimum on paid plans - Enhanced compute options and autoscaling - Advanced features like database branching for preview deployments - Flexible project and branch limits To upgrade your plan, visit the **Storage** tab in your Vercel Dashboard, select your database, navigate to **Settings** > **Update Configuration**, click the **integration settings** link, and click **Change Plan**. For more information, see [Neon plans](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/plans).
**Backup & restore** - Fixed an issue where the source branch selector was empty on non-root branches, preventing point-in-time restore and preview data from working - Fixed snapshot list sorting on the Backup & Restore page: snapshots within each time group (Today, This week, This month) now show most recent first - Added a "Configure" link on the Backup & Restore page that takes you directly to the Storage settings page where you can adjust your PITR retention window - Changed default retention period for daily backup schedules from 1 to 14 days
**Data API** - The `authenticated` and `anonymous` roles created by the Data API are now granted to `neondb_owner`, allowing you to test RLS policies by switching roles (e.g., `SET ROLE authenticated`)
**Vercel** - Added automatic cleanup of deployment records on the Deployments tab in Vercel when branches are deleted
--- ### 2025-10-31 ## Snapshots now in Beta with automated scheduling The [Backup & Restore](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore) page in the Neon Console is now available to all users. It combines **instant point-in-time restore** with **snapshots** to help you protect your data and recover from accidental changes, data loss, or schema issues. The **snapshots feature is now in Beta** with new capabilities for automated snapshot management. Use the **Enhanced view** toggle to access the new Backup & Restore page with snapshot capabilities, or toggle it off to return to the previous Restore page. ![Backup and restore page](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/backup_restore_page_beta_snapshots.png) **Snapshots (Beta):** - **Scheduled snapshots**: Automate snapshots with daily, weekly, or monthly backup schedules (available on paid plans, excluding the Agent plan) ![Backup schedule configuration showing daily, weekly, and monthly options](https://neon.com/docs/guides/snapshot_schedule_menu.png) - **Flexible retention**: Configure how long to keep automated snapshots before they're automatically deleted **Limits and pricing:** The Free plan includes 1 snapshot, while paid plans include 10 snapshots. Snapshot storage is billed at $0.09/GB-month as of May 1, 2026. **Instant restore improvements:** - **Preview data before restoring**: The instant point-in-time restore feature now includes a **Preview data** button that lets you browse tables, run queries, and compare schemas at the selected restore point before committing to the restore operation - **Improved timezone display**: The date/time picker for instant restore now shows times in your project's region timezone, and snapshot names include the region timezone for clarity Together, these features help you maintain reliable recovery points for your production databases without manual intervention. ## Postgres extension updates We've expanded extension support for Postgres 18. **Now available on Postgres 18:** | Extension | Version | | :---------------- | :------ | | hll | 2.19 | | pgcrypto | 1.4 | | pgjwt | 0.2.0 | | pg\_hashids | 1.2.1 | | rdkit | 4.8.0 | | pg\_roaringbitmap | 0.5 | For a complete list of Postgres extensions supported by Neon, see [Postgres extensions](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg-extensions). ## 100x smaller Docs pages served to LLMs We've updated the serving logic in our documentation, guides, and PostgreSQL Tutorial sites to serve raw markdown in response to web requests from user-agents we can identify as LLM Agents (like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, etc...) The result is 80-100x smaller page sizes, 6x speed-up, and most importantly fewer tokens costing you money and occupying your context windows as you work with codegen agents to ship faster. ![Neon Docs now serve markdown to LLMs](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/serve-llms-markdown-in-docs.jpg) ## AI-ready prompts for faster setup We've added pre-built AI prompts to our integration guides to help you get started with Neon faster in your AI-enabled code editor. Simply copy a prompt from any guide and paste it into your AI assistant (Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, etc.) for step-by-step setup assistance tailored to your stack. ![Copy prompt for Neon guide](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/copy_prompt.png) **Guides with AI prompts:** - **ORMs & Drivers**: [TypeORM](https://neon.com/docs/guides/typeorm), [SQLAlchemy](https://neon.com/docs/guides/sqlalchemy), [Neon Serverless Driver](https://neon.com/docs/serverless/serverless-driver), [Prisma](https://neon.com/docs/guides/prisma) - **JavaScript/TypeScript Frameworks**: [Next.js](https://neon.com/docs/guides/nextjs), [Astro](https://neon.com/docs/guides/astro), [SvelteKit](https://neon.com/docs/guides/sveltekit), [Nuxt](https://neon.com/docs/guides/nuxt), [Solid Start](https://neon.com/docs/guides/solid-start), [Express](https://neon.com/docs/guides/express), [NestJS](https://neon.com/docs/guides/nestjs), [Hono](https://neon.com/docs/guides/hono), [RedwoodJS](https://neon.com/docs/guides/redwoodsdk), [Node.js](https://neon.com/docs/guides/node) - **Python Frameworks**: [Django](https://neon.com/docs/guides/django), [Reflex](https://neon.com/docs/guides/reflex) - **PHP Frameworks**: [Laravel](https://neon.com/docs/guides/laravel), [Symfony](https://neon.com/docs/guides/symfony) - **Ruby**: [Ruby on Rails](https://neon.com/docs/guides/ruby-on-rails) - **Java Frameworks**: [Quarkus (JDBC)](https://neon.com/docs/guides/quarkus-jdbc), [Quarkus (Reactive)](https://neon.com/docs/guides/quarkus-reactive), [Micronaut (Kotlin)](https://neon.com/docs/guides/micronaut-kotlin) - **Languages**: [Python](https://neon.com/docs/guides/python), [JavaScript](https://neon.com/docs/guides/javascript), [Go](https://neon.com/docs/guides/go), [Java](https://neon.com/docs/guides/java), [Rust](https://neon.com/docs/guides/rust), [Elixir](https://neon.com/docs/guides/elixir), [Elixir with Ecto](https://neon.com/docs/guides/elixir-ecto), [.NET](https://neon.com/docs/guides/dotnet-npgsql), [.NET Entity Framework](https://neon.com/docs/guides/dotnet-entity-framework) Each prompt provides your AI assistant with the context it needs to configure dependencies, set up environment variables, establish database connections, and create working examples. We're actively improving these prompts based on your feedback. Share your experience through the [Feedback](https://console.neon.tech/app/projects?modal=feedback) form in the Neon Console or join the conversation on [Discord](https://discord.gg/92vNTzKDGp). ## Neon Open Source Program We've recently launched a [Neon Open Source Program](https://neon.com/blog/neon-open-source-program) to support Postgres-powered open source projects. If your open source project uses Postgres and is ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you. Visit the [Neon Open Source Program page](https://neon.com/blog/neon-open-source-program) to learn more about the benefits and apply.
**Postgres extensions** - Fixed an issue that prevented installing the [postgis_sfcgal](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/postgis-related-extensions#postgis-sfcgal) extension.
**Private networking** - Fixed an issue in the VPC endpoint restrictions view in project settings where assigned VPC endpoints were incorrectly shown as "Connection allowed: No" even when they were actively assigned to the project.
**Project dashboard** - The **Network transfer** metric in the usage widget on the **Project dashboard** now displays usage in GB instead of KB for improved readability on paid plans.
**Vercel** - Fixed an issue in the [Vercel-Managed Integration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/vercel-managed-integration) where exceeding the data transfer limit returned a generic error. The error message is now clear and actionable. - Fixed an issue in the [Vercel-Managed Integration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/vercel-managed-integration) where removed Vercel team members were not automatically synchronized with Neon organizations. Member removals and role changes are now properly synchronized by a periodic job.
--- ### 2025-10-24 ## Claude Code plugin for Neon We've launched a new plugin that brings Neon's capabilities directly into Claude Code. The new plugin includes: - **Claude Skills** to streamline key workflows: - **neon-drizzle**: Set up Drizzle ORM with Neon - **neon-serverless**: Configure connections with Neon's serverless Postgres driver - **neon-toolkit**: Manage databases, projects, and branches using the Neon API - **add-neon-knowledge**: Access Neon documentation snippets and usage examples - **Neon MCP server integration** that lets Claude interact with Neon in real time to query projects, manage databases and branches, and run SQL or migrations - **Context rules (.mdc files)** that can be used in other AI tools like Cursor Install it from our marketplace: ```bash /plugin marketplace add neondatabase-labs/ai-rules /plugin install neon-plugin@neon ``` For more information, see [Claude Code plugin for Neon](https://neon.com/docs/ai/ai-claude-code-plugin). ## MCP server: Schema diff and migration generation Our MCP server now supports schema diff generation and zero-downtime migration creation. Ask your AI assistant: ``` Can you generate a schema diff for branch br-feature-auth in project my-app? ``` The assistant will compare the branch schema with its parent, show what changed, and offer to generate a zero-downtime migration to apply those changes to the parent branch. This makes it easier to develop schema changes on feature branches and promote them when ready. For more information, see [Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server). ## Storage quota doubled to 16TB We've doubled our default storage quota from 8TB to 16TB. This means you can now run databases up to 16TB without contacting us to increase your limit. If you need to run larger databases, please [use the feedback form in console](https://console.neon.tech/app/settings?modal=feedback\&modalparams=%22Storage%20limit%20increase%22). ## Branch navigation improvements We've added breadcrumb navigation to branch pages, making it easier to understand and navigate your branch hierarchy. When viewing a child branch, you'll now see the full lineage path (e.g., `production / development / feature-branch`) with visual branch indicators. The page heading has also been updated to "Child branch overview" for better clarity when working with nested branches. ![Branch breadcrumb navigation](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/branch-breadcrumbs-oct-2025.png) ## Postgres extension updates We've expanded extension support for Postgres 18 and updated several extension versions. **Now available on Postgres 18:** | Extension | Version | | :------------------------------ | :------ | | anon | 2.4.1 | | address\_standardizer | 3.6.0 | | address\_standardizer\_data\_us | 3.6.0 | | h3 | 4.2.3 | | h3\_postgis | 4.2.3 | | pg\_cron | 1.6 | | pg\_ivm | 1.12 | | pg\_uuidv7 | 1.6 | | pgrag | 0.0.0 | | postgis\_raster | 3.6.0 | | postgis\_sfcgal | 3.6.0 | | postgis\_tiger\_geocoder | 3.6.0 | | postgis\_topology | 3.6.0 | | postgres\_fdw | 1.2 | **Version updates across all supported Postgres versions:** | Extension | Old Version | New Version | | :-------- | :---------- | :---------- | | anon | 2.1.0 | 2.4.1 | To upgrade from a previous version of an extension, follow the instructions in [Update an extension version](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg-extensions#update-an-extension-version). For a complete list of Postgres extensions supported by Neon, see [Postgres extensions](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg-extensions).
**Child branch storage** - We've introduced a storage billing cap for child branches. Previously, child branch storage cost was based on all data changes over time. Now, you're billed for the minimum of accumulated changes or your actual data size, ensuring you never pay more than the logical size of your data on a child branch. This change makes child branch storage costs more predictable and helps avoid charges from long-lived branches.
**Instagres** - Instagres packages were renamed: `neondb` → `get-db` (CLI) and `vite-plugin-postgres` → `vite-plugin-db` (Vite plugin). Use `npx get-db` to initiate Instagres. **Update:** The packages have since been renamed again: `get-db` → `neon-new` (CLI) and `vite-plugin-db` → `vite-plugin-neon-new` (Vite plugin). Use `npx neon-new` to initiate Claimable Postgres. - _Instagres enables instant provisioning of a Postgres database without configuration or account creation. See [Claimable Postgres](https://neon.com/docs/reference/claimable-postgres) to learn more._
--- ### 2025-10-17 ## Configure scale to zero in the console Scale plan users can now adjust their scale to zero timeout directly in the Neon Console. Simply select **Edit compute** from the menu on the **Compute** tab to set a custom timeout. The Scale plan allows you to set this as low as 1 minute, a setting that was previously only available via the Neon API. Scale to zero helps minimize costs by automatically placing inactive databases in an idle state. The timeout setting controls how fast that happens. To learn more, refer to our [Scale to zero](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/scale-to-zero) guide. ![Configure scale to zero time in the Console](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/scale_to_zero_console.png) ## Quick presets for branch expiration Managing your project's branches is now easier with convenient preset options. When creating or configuring a branch, choose to automatically expire it after 1 hour, 1 day, or a week. No need to manually calculate and select a specific date and time. Setting branch expiration times can help reduce costs. To learn more, check out our [Branch expiration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/branch-expiration) guide. ![Branch expiration preset options](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/branch_expiration_presets.png) ## New NAT gateway IP addresses We've added new NAT gateway IP addresses in the AWS US East (N. Virginia) region to expand infrastructure capacity. If you have external IP allow lists that enable connections from external services into Neon, **update those allow lists soon to include the new addresses** to avoid connectivity issues. See our [Regions documentation](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/regions#aws-nat-gateway-ip-addresses) for the complete list of NAT gateway IPs for all regions. ## New VPC endpoint service for Private Networking We've added a new VPC endpoint service address for Private Networking in the AWS US East (N. Virginia) region. If you're setting up Private Networking in the `us-east-1` region, you can now use the additional endpoint service address for enhanced infrastructure capacity and reliability. For the complete list of VPC endpoint service addresses by region, see our [Private Networking guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking). ## E2E testing with Neon branches Run end-to-end tests using isolated database branches. We've published guides showing how to use Neon's database branching with **Playwright** and **Cypress** to create isolated test environments for every pull request. Each PR gets its own database branch with automated schema migrations, ensuring your E2E tests run against the exact schema changes you're testing. - [Automated E2E Testing with Neon Branching and Playwright](https://neon.com/guides/e2e-playwright-tests-with-neon-branching) - [Automated E2E Testing with Neon Branching and Cypress](https://neon.com/guides/e2e-cypress-tests-with-neon-branching)
**Data API** - Data API and IP Allow cannot be used together. To enable Data API, you must first disable IP Allow on your project.
**Instagres** - Fixed an issue where usage limits for Neon projects created using [Instagres](https://neon.new/) were not reset after being claimed to a Neon account.
**Instant restore and snapshots** - Updated default instant restore settings for new projects. Instant restore lets you recover your database to any point in time within your configured window. Previously, new projects were set to the maximum restore window for their plan; now they default to 6 hours for Free plan projects and 1 day for paid plans. You can adjust your restore window anytime in your project settings. - Fixed an issue where selecting a restore time using the datepicker would unexpectedly include the current time's seconds and milliseconds. Restore times now set seconds and milliseconds to zero when specified to the minute. - Fixed an issue where the **Create snapshot** button incorrectly appeared on the Backup & Restore page when a non-root branch was selected. Snapshots can only be created from root branches (branches without a parent).
**Postgres extensions** - The [pg_graphql](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg_graphql) extension has been updated to version 1.5.11. This extension adds a GraphQL API layer directly to your Postgres database, allowing you to query your database using GraphQL. - To upgrade from a previous version of the extension, follow the instructions in [Update an extension version](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg-extensions#update-an-extension-version).
--- ### 2025-10-10 ## Weekly Neon usage reports Paid plan users will soon begin receiving weekly usage reports on Mondays. These reports provide month-to-date usage and costs across all billing metrics (including compute, storage, extra branches, and network transfer), helping you track spending and optimize costs before your monthly bill is finalized. For cost optimization strategies for Neon, please refer to our [Cost optimization guide](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/cost-optimization). ![Weekly usage report email](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/weekly_usage_report.png) ## pgvector v0.8.1 on Postgres 18 We've added support for [pgvector](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pgvector) v0.8.1 on Postgres 18. This new version of `pgvector` adds support for Postgres 18 and improves `binary_quantize` function performance. ## Manage Neon with Pulumi [Pulumi](https://www.pulumi.com), an open-source infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tool, can now be used to provision and manage your Neon projects as code. Using familiar programming languages or formats such as TypeScript, Python, Go, C#, Java, or YAML, you can define your Neon projects, branches, databases, compute endpoints, and roles alongside your other cloud resources. This integration uses a community-developed provider bridged from the Terraform provider for Neon. ```javascript import * as neon from '@pulumi/neon'; ``` To get started, see [Manage Neon with Pulumi](https://neon.com/guides/neon-pulumi). ## Manage Neon with SST You can now use Neon with [SST](https://sst.dev/), an open-source framework for building full-stack applications on your own infrastructure. SST's support for Pulumi and Terraform providers enables you to manage Neon resources directly in your `sst.config.ts` alongside your serverless applications, with automated database provisioning for your deployments. ```bash npx sst add neon ``` To learn how, see [Manage Neon with SST](https://neon.com/guides/neon-sst).
**Neon API** - Fixed an issue where database rename requests through the [Update branch](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/branches/update-project-branch-database) endpoint could fail with a `could not configure compute node` error when the target database had active connections. The database rename operation now drops existing connections to the database before renaming, which allows rename requests to complete successfully.
**Neon CLI** - We updated the Neon CLI to version 2.15.1, which adds support for numeric characters in parent branch names and fixes CSRF authentication errors experienced by some users. To upgrade your Neon CLI version, please refer to our [upgrade instructions](https://neon.com/docs/cli/install#upgrade).
**Neon Console** - Fixed an issue that prevented creating Postgres 18 projects in HIPAA-enabled organizations. Note that HIPAA cannot be enabled on Postgres 18 projects, as Postgres 18 is currently in preview.
**Postgres extensions** - The `neon` Postgres extension, which provides functions and views for gathering Neon-specific metrics, has been updated to version 1.9. To learn more about this extension, see [The neon extension](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/neon).
**Snapshot restore** - The [multi-step snapshot restore](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore#multi-step-restore) flow now includes **Restored to** and **Restored from** fields that show the target date/time and source snapshot for the restore operation. At the end of the restore flow, a **Go to branch** button lets you navigate directly to the backup branch created by the restore operation.
--- ### 2025-10-03 ## Data API updates We've made several major improvements to the Data API (Beta): ### _Build your first app_ quick start The Data API page now includes a new **Build your first app** tab with a streamlined setup flow. This new tab lets you clone our note-taking demo app directly from the UI using your project's credentials, making it easy to get started with the Data API. ![data api configuration page](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/data_api_config_page.png) Once set up, you can follow our tutorials to learn [Data API queries](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/demo) and [Row-Level Security](https://neon.com/docs/guides/rls-tutorial) using the same [demo app](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/neon-data-api-neon-auth). ### SQL-to-PostgREST converter tool We've added a new converter tool to help you translate existing SQL queries into PostgREST syntax. Useful for developers migrating from direct SQL queries or learning PostgREST patterns. ![sql to postgrest converter](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/sql_postgrest_converter.png) Try the converter [here](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/sql-to-rest). ### Rust-based architecture for better performance We've rebuilt the Data API from the ground up in Rust while maintaining 100% PostgREST compatibility. This new architecture delivers better performance, multi-tenancy support, and improved resource efficiency, while maintaining the same PostgREST API. Learn more in our [Data API docs](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/get-started) or read about the architectural improvements in our [blog post](https://neon.com/blog/a-postgrest-compatible-data-api-now-on-neon). ## Instagres (formerly Neon Launchpad) updates We've shipped several improvements to [Instagres](https://neon.com/docs/reference/claimable-postgres), our tool for instant Postgres database provisioning without configuration or account creation. - **Streamlined CLI**: The `npx neon-new` command now runs entirely in your terminal with no browser interaction or CAPTCHA required. - **New claim command**: We added a `neon-new claim` command that launches the claim URL in your browser, letting you easily claim the database to your Neon account if you want to keep it. - **Better Vite integration**: The Vite plugin for Instagres now outputs a named export for improved auto-completion, adds `envPrefix` support for public environment variable prefixes, and adds Vite 7 to `peerDependencies`. Learn more about the Vite plugin [here](https://neon.com/docs/reference/claimable-postgres#vite-plugin). Try Instagres at [neon.new](https://neon.new/) or get started with `npx neon-new`. **Update:** The CLI was `npx neondb` at the time of this release; it's now `npx neon-new`.
**Snapshots API** - Added `restored_from` and `restored_as` fields to [branch API](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/branches/get-project-branch) responses, providing better tracking of snapshot restore relationships for AI agents and automated workflows. These fields show which snapshot was used to restore a branch and which branch was replaced during restoration.
--- ### 2025-09-26 ## Postgres 18 support (preview) Neon now supports **Postgres 18** in preview. To try it out, [create a new project](https://neon.com/docs/manage/projects#create-a-project) and select **18** as the **Postgres version**. ![Postgres 18 Create project](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/postgres_18.png) While in preview, there are a few [limitations to keep in mind](https://neon.com/docs/postgresql/postgres-version-policy#postgres-18-support). To learn more about the new features and improvements in Postgres 18: - Read our blog post: [Postgres 18 Is Out: Try it on Neon](https://neon.com/blog/postgres-18) - Review the official [Postgres 18 release notes](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/18/release-18.html) ## Monitor Postgres network traffic with Elephantshark We've released **Elephantshark**, an open-source Ruby script from Neon for monitoring Postgres network traffic. Elephantshark sits between Postgres clients and servers, decrypting and re-encrypting SSL/TLS traffic while logging protocol messages. It works with all Postgres-protocol traffic, not just Neon databases. It can also generate `SSLKEYLOGFILE` entries for Wireshark. - [Get Elephantshark on GitHub](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/elephantshark) - [Read the blog post](https://neon.com/blog/elephantshark-monitor-postgres-network-traffic)
**Backup & restore** - The **Create snapshot** button on the **Backup & restore** page (available in [Early Access](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/early-access)) in the Neon Console is now disabled when the snapshot limit is reached (1 on the Free plan and 10 on paid plans). For more about snapshots, see [Backup & restore](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore).
**Free plan usage alerts** - Usage alerts have been updated on the Free plan for storage, data transfer, and compute usage. Alerts are per-project and sent out at 80% and 100% usage thresholds. For an overview of Free plan usage allowances, please see our [Pricing page](https://neon.com/pricing).
**Postgres extensions** - The `neon` Postgres extension, which provides functions and views for gathering Neon-specific metrics, has been updated to version 1.7. To learn more about the extension, see [The neon extension](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/neon).
**SQL Editor** - You can now scroll through results when running queries with multiple statements. Each statement's results appear in their own tab, and a scrollbar makes it easier to navigate when many tabs are returned.
--- ### 2025-09-19 ## Snapshot APIs for database versioning (Beta) We've added snapshot APIs for AI agents and code generation platforms that need database versioning. You can create point-in-time database versions, roll back when things break, and keep connection strings stable during development. This makes it safer for agents to experiment with schema changes and revert when needed. Works for production rollbacks as well as temporary preview branches. ```bash # Create a snapshot to save current state curl --request POST \ --url 'https://console.neon.tech/api/v2/projects/{project_id}/branches/{branch_id}/snapshot?name=version-session-1&expires_at=2025-08-13T00:00:00Z' \ --header 'authorization: Bearer $NEON_API_KEY' # Roll back to a previous version (keeps same connection string) curl --request POST \ --url 'https://console.neon.tech/api/v2/projects/{project_id}/snapshots/{snapshot_id}/restore' \ --header 'authorization: Bearer $NEON_API_KEY' \ --header 'content-type: application/json' \ --data '{"target_branch_id": "br-main-123", "finalize_restore": true}' ``` Learn more in these guides: - [Database versioning with snapshots guide](https://neon.com/docs/ai/ai-database-versioning) - [Demo repo](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/snapshots-as-checkpoints-demo) - [Build Checkpoints for Your Agent Using Neon Snapshots](https://neon.com/blog/checkpoints-for-agents-with-neon-snapshots) > Building a full-stack AI agent? Apply to our [Agents Program](https://neon.com/agents) for custom limits and special pricing. ## Data API setup gets easier with automated grants Our latest addition to the beta Data API makes setup even smoother. The Data API configuration now includes an option to automatically apply `GRANT` statements for the public schema. When you enable "Grant public schema access to authenticated users", Neon handles the database permissions for you, setting you up to then write your RLS policies. See [Get started with the Data API](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/get-started). ![Data API grants configuration](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/data_api_grants_config.png) ## Free plan compute hours → 100 We just doubled the compute hours you get in your Neon Free Plan. You get up to 20 projects, each with: - **100 CU-hours** of monthly compute (up from 50) - Snapshot APIs - 0.5 GB Storage - Autoscaling - Branching - Read replicas - Instant restore If you are a free plan user, this change has already been applied to your account; no action required. ## Postgres extensions analytics dashboard We've built an interactive dashboard to explore Postgres extension adoption across the Neon platform. See which extensions are trending, track monthly install counts, and discover new extensions that might be useful for your projects. The dashboard shows real-time data on 83+ available extensions, from popular ones like `pgvector` (30k+ installs) to emerging extensions gaining traction. ![Postgres Extensions Analytics dashboard](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/extensions-dashboard.png) - [Explore the dashboard](https://v0-neon-postgres-extensions.vercel.app/) - [Read about the top 10 most popular extensions](https://neon.com/blog/ten-most-popular-postgres-extensions) ## Self-serve HIPAA compliance You can now enable HIPAA compliance for your Neon projects directly in the console. HIPAA sets national standards for protecting health information, and is required for apps handling Protected Health Information (PHI). This is available on the Scale plan. **HIPAA support is currently available at no additional cost. When we begin charging for HIPAA support, it will become a paid add-on.** Read more in our HIPAA compliance [docs](https://neon.com/docs/security/hipaa). ![Enable HIPAA](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/enable_hipaa.png) ## Neon Private Networking Adds IPv6 Support [Neon Private Networking](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking), which allows secure connections via AWS PrivateLink and keeps traffic within AWS's private network, now includes support for IPv6 addresses. This enables better connectivity for applications that require IPv6 support and helps future-proof your database connections. Previously, only IPv4 was supported. --- ### 2025-09-12 ## ChatGPT + Neon MCP Server You can now connect ChatGPT to the **Neon MCP Server** using custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) connectors. ![ChatGPT with Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/chatgpt_mcp.png) This integration makes it easy to extend ChatGPT with Neon's database capabilities so you can query, manage, and interact with your Neon projects directly within ChatGPT. 👉 [Read the blog](https://neon.com/blog/manage-neon-databases-from-chatgpt) to get started. ## Community: Neon Testing – Vitest library for integration tests We're excited to share **[Neon Testing](https://www.npmjs.com/package/neon-testing)**, a community-built library by [Mikael Lirbank](https://www.lirbank.com/) that makes it easy to run integration tests against Neon databases. Instead of relying on mocks or maintaining local test databases, Neon Testing uses Neon's branching to provision **disposable Postgres test databases** for each test file. This means your tests run against the same schema and constraints as production, catching issues that mocks can miss (like unique constraint failures and transaction rollbacks). - Read the blog: [Neon Testing: a Vitest Library for Your Integration Tests](https://neon.com/blog/neon-testing-a-vitest-library-for-your-integration-tests) - Install from npm: [neon-testing](https://www.npmjs.com/package/neon-testing) - Learn more about the project: [Mikael's website](https://www.lirbank.com/) ## Neon OTel integration + New Relic Neon's [OpenTelemetry (OTEL) integration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/opentelemetry) has a new step-by-step guide for sending your Neon project's metrics and Postgres logs to [New Relic](https://newrelic.com/), a cloud-based observability platform that helps developers and organizations monitor, debug, and optimize the performance of their applications and infrastructure. Check out the guide from contributor _Dhanush Reddy_: [Getting started with Neon and New Relic](https://neon.com/guides/newrelic-otel-neon). ## Improved Neon Docs navigation We've introduced a new horizontal navigation bar in the [Neon Docs](https://neon.com/docs/introduction) to make it easier to find what you need. You can now quickly scan across the top-level menus, each with a dropdown of related topics. When you select a menu item, a dedicated left-hand sidebar for that topic area opens, giving you a clear view of everything available within that section. This update improves discoverability and helps you move through the docs more efficiently. ![Neon docs new navigation](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_docs_nav.png)
**Backup & restore** - On the **Backup & restore** page in the Neon Console, snapshots are now listed with a more user-friendly branch name instead of the branch ID value. - The **Restore branch modal** now shows the new branch expiration time that will be set when restoring a branch configured to expire.
**Neon Console** - We adjusted the warning message on the **Edit compute** modal about connection disruptions when changing the compute size. The warning message now only appears when compute size values are modified. - Fixed an issue where the **Branch expiration** modal would close without notice if an error occurred. The modal now remains open and displays the error message.
**Vercel** - On the **Branch overview** page for users of the native Vercel integration, the **Open preview deployment** link now correctly directs to Vercel deployment page instead of the application page. - You can now open the **Branch overview** page in the Neon Console for a preview deployment branch directly from the Vercel deployment page.
--- ### 2025-09-05 ## Introducing the Neon Agent Plan We're happy to announce our new **Agent Plan** for AI agent platforms that need to provision thousands of databases. ![agent plan from console](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/agent_plan.png) The Agent Plan provides custom project and branch limits, higher API rate limits for instant provisioning, and credits for your free tier users. It's designed for platforms like Replit, v0, and Databutton that create databases on behalf of their users. Key features include automatic scale-to-zero, instant restores, and Neon Auth and Data API at no extra cost. [Learn more](https://neon.com/use-cases/ai-agents). ## Data API — more improvements We've added a **Refresh schema cache** button to the Data API page, making it easier to update your REST endpoints when you modify your database schema. We've also continued our performance enhancements, including eliminating API cold starts, as we prepare the Data API for GA. Learn more about the Data API in the [docs](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/get-started). ![data api refresh schema cache button](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/data_api_schema_refresh.png) ## Neon MCP Server now with reset_from_parent tool We've added a new `reset_from_parent` tool to the Neon MCP Server that allows resetting a branch back to its parent branch state. This simplifies branch management when LLMs change schemas or when creating fresh development branches. Learn more in the [MCP Server docs](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server). ## New VPC endpoint service for Private Networking We've added a new VPC endpoint service address for Private Networking in the AWS Europe (Frankfurt) region. If you're setting up Private Networking in the `eu-central-1` region, you can now use the additional endpoint service address for enhanced infrastructure capacity and reliability. For the complete list of VPC endpoint service addresses by region, see our [Private Networking guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking).
**Neon Console** - Added restart compute functionality to compute management menus, letting you restart compute instances directly from the Console without using CLI or API ![new compute restart button](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/restart_compute_button.png) - Added a **Compute last active at** column to your organization's **Projects** table, helping you identify unused projects for cleanup and cost optimization ![compute last active column](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/compute_last_active_column.png) - Fixed password encoding in **Parameters only** connection strings, ensuring special characters display correctly for environment variable usage. ![parameters only connection string](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/parameters_only_string.png) - Added URL encoding for projects list page search and pagination, making it easier to share specific views with team members. For example: ```bash console.neon.tech/app/org-example/projects?cursor=example-branch-123&q=myapp ```
--- ### 2025-08-29 ## More projects on the Free plan We've doubled the Free plan **project limit** from 10 to 20. No more one-in, one-out; add more side projects and prototypes without hitting the limit. ![Free projects](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/free_projects.png) ## Neon MCP Server enhancements - We introduced a new **list_shared_projects** tool that lets users see projects shared with them. This addresses a gap where [project collaborators](https://neon.com/docs/guides/project-collaboration-guide) couldn't list Neon projects they were part of. For an overview of Neon MCP Server tools, see [Supported tools](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server#supported-actions-tools). - We improved error handling and refined the logic used for Neon org selection. - You can now manage your Neon database directly from **Claude Code** using the [Neon MCP Server](https://github.com/neondatabase/mcp-server-neon) Check out our new guide to get started. It covers both remote (OAuth) and local setup options: [Get started with Claude Code and Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/guides/claude-code-mcp-neon) - Are you a Cursor user? Try the one-click Neon MCP Server install: [cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=Neon&config=eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21jcC5uZW9uLnRlY2gvbWNwIn0%3D](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=Neon\&config=eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21jcC5uZW9uLnRlY2gvbWNwIn0%3D) ## Get started with Neon Local and Neon Local Connect **Neon Local** and **Neon Local Connect** bring the power of Neon's cloud database branching directly to your local development environment. - **Neon Local** is a Docker-based proxy that creates a smart local interface to your Neon database, providing a static connection that automatically routes to your active cloud database branch. - **Neon Local Connect** extends this with a full-featured VS Code extension, offering database schema browsing, built-in SQL editing, table data management, and branch switching, all without leaving your IDE. Ready to transform your local development workflow? Check out our new guide: [Getting started with Neon Local and Neon Local Connect](https://neon.com/guides/neon-local) ## Postgres `pg_repack` extension available on all Neon plans The `pg_repack` extension lets you to efficiently remove bloat by rewriting tables and indexes online, with minimal locking. Previously, enabling `pg_repack` required opening a support ticket so our team could grant you permission on the `repack` schema. That's no longer necessary; you now have access by default. No support ticket means the extension is available on all Neon plans. ![pg\_repack extension](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/pg_repack.png) > _If you previously installed `pg_repack` without assistance from Neon support, you'll need to [drop the extension](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/sql-dropextension.html) and reinstall it on your database to apply the new `repack` schema permission._ Learn more about the extension in our docs: [pg_repack](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg_repack)
**Fixes** - Fixed the collapsible sidebar toggle in the Neon Console. The toggle was not working. - Fixed an issue with the Free plan compute usage widget, which resulted in an incorrect value being displayed.
--- ### 2025-08-22 ## Refreshed Data API - now with dedicated config page The Data API (Beta) now has its own page in the project sidebar for easier discovery and activation. You can also enable it for any database, not just the default one. The setup asks you to enable **Neon Auth** as your auth provider (recommended), but you can choose **Other provider** if you have your own JWKS URL (or skip this step until later). We're also making significant improvements under the hood in preparation for GA. Stay tuned! ![new data api page](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/data_api_sidebar.png) Learn more in our Data API [docs](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/get-started). ## Better snapshot restore flexibility You can now restore to your root branches' snapshots from any branch in your project, giving more flexibility in restoring data for your workflows; simply select the branch you want to restore in the sidebar. Additionally, each snapshot card now shows the snapshot expiration date. The soon-to-be introduced backup scheduler will let you specify an expiration date. For now, the expiration date is _never_, but you can manually delete a snapshot at any time. ![snapshots showing on other branch view](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/snapshot_other_branch.png) _The image shows a Production branch snapshot in the Development branch view, and the new "Expires on" value_
**Drizzle Studio** - The Drizzle Studio integration that powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console has been updated to version 1.2.6. For the latest improvements and fixes, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)
**Neon Console** - Added branch expiration date indicators to the point-in-time restore and snapshot restore modals - The minimum size for the Production branch for new projects was reduced from 1 CU to 0.25 CU.
--- ### 2025-08-15 ## New usage-based pricing plans We've introduced **usage-based pricing** for Neon paid plans, starting at just **$5/month**. Pay only for what you use. This plan update also includes **more storage on the Free plan**. For details, see the [pricing page](https://neon.com/pricing) and read the [blog post](https://neon.com/blog/new-usage-based-pricing). ![Usage based pricing image](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/usage_based_pricing.png) ## Branch expiration now available to all users Branch expiration is now available to all Neon users! Previously available only to Early Access users, you can now set an expiry date to automatically delete branches at a specified time, helping keep projects clean and reduce storage costs for temporary branches. Set an expiration time when creating or updating branches via the API, CLI, GitHub Actions, or Neon Console, up to 30 days ahead of time. When that time comes, the branch and its compute endpoints are permanently deleted. To learn more, see our [Branch expiration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/branch-expiration) guide. ## Enhanced Neon Local development experience **Neon Local**, a service that lets you work with your Neon cloud database locally from Docker, now supports connecting your app to any existing branch in your Neon project. Previously, Neon Local only supported creating ephemeral branches that were automatically deleted when the container stopped. Additionally, **Neon Local Connect**, the VS Code extension for Neon Local (also supported in Cursor, Windsurf, and other VS Code-compatible editors), now includes: - **Database Schema view** – Browse databases, schemas, tables, columns, and relationships right from your IDE. Quickly inspect structures, explore relationships, and perform table actions like querying, truncating, or dropping, all without leaving your editor. - **Built-in SQL Editor** – Run queries directly in your IDE, view and filter results in a table, export data, and see execution stats. Perfect for testing changes or debugging without switching to an external SQL client. These updates make it easier to explore your database, run queries, and manage schema changes without leaving your development environment. To learn more, see [Neon Local](https://neon.com/docs/local/neon-local). ## Generate apps locally with open-source models **App.build**, Neon's open-source reference implementation for agent builders, now supports running **open-weight LLMs** via **Ollama**, **LMStudio**, and **OpenRouter**, letting you build apps without cloud API dependency or associated costs. You can also access large open-weight models through [OpenRouter](https://openrouter.ai/). ```bash LLM_BEST_CODING_MODEL=openrouter:qwen/qwen3-coder LLM_UNIVERSAL_MODEL=openrouter:z-ai/glm-4.5-air uv run generate "Create another to-do app, but give it a Roman Empire style, because I can't stop thinking about it." ``` Read the post for more: [App.build Now Supports Open Source Models](https://neon.com/blog/app-build-supports-open-source-models-locally) ## New Postgres extension: online_advisor We've added support for a new Postgres extension. Developed by our very own [Konstantin Knizhnik](https://github.com/knizhnik), the `online_advisor` extension provides actionable tips for faster queries, based on your real workload: - Recommend indexes for heavy filtering - Suggest extended statistics when estimates are off - Flag queries that should use prepared statements For more about this new extension, refer to the [online_advisor](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/online_advisor) guide. ## New NAT gateway IP addresses We've added new NAT gateway IP addresses in the AWS Europe (Frankfurt) region to expand infrastructure capacity. If you have external IP allowlists that enable connections from external services into Neon, **update those allowlists soon to include the new addresses** to avoid connectivity issues. ### New IP addresses **AWS Europe (Frankfurt) – `aws-eu-central-1`** - 3.66.63.165 - 18.194.181.241 - 52.58.17.95 See our [Regions documentation](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/regions#aws-nat-gateway-ip-addresses) for the full list of NAT gateway IPs. ## Upcoming status page migration We'll soon be migrating [neonstatus.com](https://neonstatus.com/) to a new provider. We'll share more details, including the migration date, once it's confirmed. ## Neon + Better Stack integration guide Neon's [OpenTelemetry (OTEL) integration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/opentelemetry) now has a step-by-step guide for sending your project's metrics and Postgres logs to [Better Stack](https://betterstack.com/), an observability platform for unified logging, monitoring, and alerting. Check out the guide from contributor _Dhanush Reddy_: [Getting started with Neon and Better Stack](https://neon.com/guides/betterstack-otel-neon).
**Drizzle Studio** - The Drizzle Studio integration that powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console has been updated to version 1.2.6. For the latest improvements and fixes, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)
**Fixes** - Previously, the `LOGIN` attribute was always included for `ALTER ROLE` and `CREATE ROLE` statements, even when explicitly specifying `NOLOGIN`. Now, if `NOLOGIN` is provided, `LOGIN` is not appended by default. - Fixed an issue with `pg_repack` extension permissions to ensure that non-superusers can create the extension.
--- ### 2025-08-08 ## New snapshot restore options (Early Access) We've added new snapshot restore workflows that let you choose how you want to restore from your existing snapshots: - **One-step restore** instantly restores a selected snapshot to the current branch - **Multi-step restore** creates a new branch from the selected snapshot, which you can then inspect or test before finalizing the restore ![Snapshot restore options](https://neon.com/docs/relnotes/snapshot_restore_options.png) These restore methods are also available via the Neon API for building AI agent checkpoints and other automated workflows. To try out these snapshot features, sign up for the [Early Access Program](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/early-access). Learn more in our [backup and restore guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore). ## Set expiration dates for branches (Early Access) **Early Access** users can now set an expiry date to automatically delete branches at a specified time, helping keep projects clean and reduce storage costs for temporary branches. ![setting branch expiration date from neon console](https://neon.com/docs/relnotes/branch_expiration.png) To give your branch an end date, set the `expires_at` timestamp when creating or updating the branch via the API, CLI, or Neon Console, up to 30 days ahead of time. When that time comes, the branch and its compute endpoints are permanently deleted. **Use cases** - CI/CD pipelines with ephemeral test branches - Time-boxed feature development - Temporary demos or testing environments - AI workflows requiring automated cleanup To try branch expiration and other upcoming features, sign up for the [Early Access Program](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/early-access). ## Quick access to Neon Local Connect from your dashboard You can now easily access the **Neon Local Connect** VS Code extension directly from the **Getting started** widget on your Project Dashboard. This makes it faster to set up your development environment with the localhost connection experience. ![Getting started widget with Neon Local Connect](https://neon.com/docs/relnotes/neon_local_connect_card.png)
**Drizzle Studio** - The Drizzle Studio integration that powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console has been updated to version 1.2.3. For the latest improvements and fixes, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)
**Neon API** - Added a `'resetting'` state to branch status API responses to indicate when a branch is being reset to a specific point in time or LSN
**Neon CLI** - Added a `set-expiration` subcommand to set or update branch expiration dates - Added an `--expires-at` option to the `create` subcommand for setting expiration during branch creation - Updated to version 2.14.0 with branch expiration support. See [Neon CLI commands — branches](https://neon.com/docs/cli/branches) for details.
--- ### 2025-08-01 ## app.build adds web UI and Laravel support [app.build](https://app.build), Neon's open-source reference architecture for agentic codegen, now has a web-based interface in addition to the terminal CLI, making it easier to create full-stack apps directly from your browser. Learn more in the blog post: [Launching a Web UI for app.build](https://neon.com/blog/launching-a-web-ui-for-app-build) ![app.build Web UI](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/app_build_web_ui.png) **app.build** also now supports building and deploying **Laravel apps**. Check out the blog post: [Generate Laravel Apps from a Prompt](https://neon.com/blog/generate-laravel-apps-from-a-prompt). Thanks to the [@laravelphp](https://x.com/laravelphp) team for helping us build the template 🤝 ![app.build Laravel app option](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/app_build_laravel.png) ## Create roles, add privileges, define RLS policies, and manage your database schema in the Neon Console Drizzle Studio, which powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console, has been updated with several new features including a new **Database studio** view. ### Create Postgres roles You can now create Postgres roles from the **Tables** page. Define a role name, select from a list of commonly granted privileges, set a password, and click **Review and Create**. ![Create roles on the tables page](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/tables_page_create_roles.png) ### Add privileges For more advanced privilege assignments, click the **Add privilege** link when creating a role to build your `GRANT` statements. ![Add privileges on the tables page](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/tables_page_add_privileges.png) ### Define RLS policies Define your own Postgres RLS policies or use a RLS policy template. The "based on `user_id`" templates can be used with our Neon RLS feature, which integrates third-party JWT-based authentication providers like Auth0 and Clerk. ![Set RLS policies on the tables page](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/tables_page_rls_policies.png) ### Manage your database schema View your schema definition, alter it, enable RLS, and more. ![Manage your database schema on the tables page](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/tables_page_manage_schema.png) ### Database studio view The new **Database studio** view makes it easy to explore your database objects (including schemas, tables, views, roles, and policies) all in one place. To open the view, select **Database studio** from the **Tables** page: ![Select database studio view](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/tables_page_select_studio_view.png) Use the top navbar to navigate: ![Studio view](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/tables_page_studio_view.png) ## Neon MCP extension added to Goose registry The [Neon MCP extension](https://block.github.io/goose/docs/mcp/neon-mcp/) is now listed in the [Goose registry](https://block.github.io/goose/), making it easier for developers using Goose and Block Protocol to integrate Neon MCP into their workflows. ## Improved Private Networking visibility Users of [Private Networking](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking) can now view configured VPC endpoints on the project settings page in the Neon Console. ![VPC endpoint visible in the Neon Console](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/private_networking_ui.png) Private Networking is available on Neon's [Business](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/plans#business) and [Enterprise](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/plans#enterprise) plans. If you're on a different plan, you can request a trial from your project's settings page.
**Fixes** - Fixed an issue where a project shared with a collaborator was not visible in the collaborator's shared projects list. - Fixed an issue on the **Edit compute** modal that caused scale values to collide when the scale included all supported autoscaling CU sizes.
--- ### 2025-07-25 ## Bring your own email provider to Neon Auth Neon Auth now supports sending emails for user invites, password resets, and notifications. Use our shared email server for development, then switch to your own provider when you're ready. Read more in the [docs](https://neon.com/docs/neon-auth/email-configuration). ![Neon Auth Email Configuration](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_auth_email.png) ## Neon AI Assistant now available for Free plan users We've expanded access to our Neon AI Assistant! Previously available for Launch and Scale plan users, the AI Assistant is now available for **all users, including Free plan**. Find it under **?** > **Get help** in the Console. Our AI assistant can help: - Answer questions about Neon features, workflows, and troubleshooting. - Find relevant documentation and best practices. ![Neon AI Assistant in Console](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_ai_assistant.png) ## Devin AI integrates with Neon through MCP Marketplace You can now use **Devin**, Cognition Lab's AI software engineer, with Neon's [MCP server](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/mcp-server-neon) through Cognition Lab's new MCP (Model Context Protocol) [marketplace](https://app.devin.ai/settings/mcp-marketplace)! This helps Devin manage your Neon databases using natural language commands for tasks like creating projects, running SQL queries, and performing database migrations. This integration demonstrates how Neon's MCP server, designed as a workflow-first API for LLMs, enables AI agents to safely and confidently tackle complex database challenges. [Read the full blog post](https://neon.com/blog/devin-and-neon-mcp-marketplace) to learn more, or read our [MCP server docs](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server) to see how it works. ## Updated connection strings from Neon CLI and Neon API Recently, we added the `channel_binding=require` option to connection strings and snippets in the Neon console, improving connection security. You can read more about this update in our [blog post](https://neon.com/blog/postgres-needs-better-connection-security-defaults). Now, we've also updated the connection strings returned by the Neon CLI and Neon API to include the same security enhancement. **CLI example** ```bash neon cs --project-id purple-cake-43891234 ``` **Will now return** ```bash postgresql://neondb_owner:[password]@ep-shiny-sound-a5ydo1ie.us-east-2.aws.neon.tech/testingneon?sslmode=require&channel_binding=require ``` For upgrade instructions for the CLI, see [Upgrading the Neon CLI](https://neon.com/docs/cli/install#upgrade). ## Export Neon metrics and Postgres logs to Grafana You can now monitor your Neon databases with Grafana Cloud using our OpenTelemetry integration, which lets you forward metrics and Postgres logs from Neon to any OTEL-compatible observability platform. Check out the [Grafana Cloud integration guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/grafana-cloud) for setup instructions, a list of available metrics, and example dashboards. OTEL support is available on Neon's Scale, Business, and Enterprise plans.
**MCP Server** - We've deprecated Server-Sent Events (SSE) and now recommend **streamable HTTP** as the preferred connection method. The [README](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/mcp-server-neon/blob/main/README.md) has been updated to reflect this change. - Introduced a **list_organizations** tool to list all organizations that the current user has access to. This tool allows optional filtering by organization name or ID.
**Monitoring integrations** - We enhanced the integration cards (accessible from your project's **Integrations** page in the Neon Console) for [Datadog](https://neon.com/docs/guides/datadog) and [OpenTelemetry](https://neon.com/docs/guides/opentelemetry) to give you better visibility into your export activity: - **Export statistics** now show how many metrics and logs were exported in the last 5 minutes, using easy-to-read K/M formatting. - **Failure alerts** warn you of recent export issues with clear error and warning messages. - These updates make it easier to monitor your integrations at a glance. - We also resolved an issue where entering an incorrect API key in the OpenTelemetry integration would incorrectly reset the authentication method, showing both API key and Bearer inputs. The form now correctly resets to the chosen method.
--- ### 2025-07-18 ## Accelerate development with the Neon Local Connect VS Code Extension The [Neon Local Connect VS Code Extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=databricks.neon-local-connect) lets you develop with Neon using a familiar localhost connection string. Your app connects to `localhost:5432` like a local Postgres instance, but the underlying [Neon Local](https://neon.com/docs/local/neon-local) service routes traffic to your actual Neon branch in the cloud. ![Neon Local Connect VS Code Extension](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_local_vscode.png) **Key features:** - **Static connection string**: Use `postgres://neon:npg@localhost:5432/` for all branches; no need to update your app config when switching branches - **Branch management**: Create, switch, or reset branches directly from the VS Code panel - **Ephemeral branches**: Automatically create and cleanup temporary branches for testing and experiments - **Integrated tools**: Launch `psql` shell, **SQL Editor**, or **Table View** without leaving your IDE The extension is available on both the [VS Code Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=databricks.neon-local-connect) and [OpenVSX Marketplace](https://open-vsx.org/extension/databricks/neon-local-connect) (for **Cursor**, **Windsurf**, and **other VS Code forks**). Learn more in our docs: [Neon Local Connect extension](https://neon.com/docs/local/vscode-extension). ## app.build adds Python support [app.build](https://www.app.build/), our open-source agent for turning AI-generated code snippets into full-stack, deployed applications on Neon, now supports building data apps and ML dashboards with Python. You can try it today: ```bash npx @app.build/cli --template=python ``` ![appdotbuild python example](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/appdotbuild_python.png) To learn more about `app.build` and its capabilities, read the [blog post](https://www.app.build/blog/appbuild-can-now-build-python-data-apps) and visit [app.build](https://www.app.build/). ## Storage performance improvements We've made several upgrades to Neon's storage layer to make your databases faster, especially for large and write-heavy workloads. Improvements include smarter sharding, compressed WAL transmission, faster disk writes, and more responsive compaction. Most users will see better ingest performance, lower read latency, and faster uploads automatically. Learn more in our blog post: [**Recent Storage Performance Improvements at Neon**](https://neon.com/blog/recent-storage-performance-improvements-at-neon)
**Neon MCP** - Addressed an issue where required tool parameters, such as `org-id`, were being passed with empty values, resulting in an undefined error. - We updated our security guidance for the Neon MCP Server. To learn more, see [MCP security guidance](https://neon.com/docs/ai/neon-mcp-server#mcp-security-guidance).
**Neon API** - For [Neon Private Networking](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking) users, you can now list all VPC endpoints for your Neon organization across regions using a new API endpoint. See [List VPC endpoints across all regions](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/organizations/list-organization-vpc-endpoints-all-regions) for details.
**Fixes** - Resolved an issue on the **Tables** page in the Neon Console where the previously selected database was incorrectly cached across projects. This caused errors when switching to a project that didn't include the cached database. The Tables page now correctly resets the selected database when switching projects.
**neon_superuser role** - The `neon_superuser` role is now granted the `pg_signal_backend` privilege, which allows it to cancel (terminate) backend sessions belonging to roles that are not members of `neon_superuser`. - Roles created in the Neon Console, CLI, or API, are granted membership in the `neon_superuser` role. To learn more about this role, see [The neon_superuser role](https://neon.com/docs/manage/roles#the-neonsuperuser-role).
--- ### 2025-07-11 ## Meet your new Neon AI Assistant We've launched a new Neon AI Assistant, available for all **Launch** and **Scale** plan users. Find it under **?** > **Get help** in the Console. Our AI assistant can help: - Answer questions about Neon features, workflows, and troubleshooting. - Find relevant documentation and best practices. - Create support tickets related to your issue, connecting you directly with our support team when you need deeper help. 📌 You can expect to see the AI Assistant on the **Free** plan soon. ![Neon AI Assistant in Console](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_ai_assistant.png) ## Delete Neon Auth users from the UI You can now delete Neon Auth users directly from the Auth UI (or programmatically via the [Delete Auth User](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/auth-legacy/delete-neon-auth-user)) API endpoint. This action soft-deletes the user in `neon_auth.users_sync` by setting the `deleted_at` column, rather than removing the record entirely. ![Delete Neon Auth user from UI](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/delete_user.png) Previously, deleting a user required running a SQL statement against the `neon_auth.users_sync` table. You may still want to use SQL deletion if you need to fully remove a user and all associated data. ## Collapsible console sidebar You asked, we delivered. The Neon Console sidebar is now collapsible, giving you more space to focus on your work. Good for smaller screens or when you just need a little extra room. ![Screenshot of collapsible Neon Console sidebar](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/collapse_menu.png) ## Improved branch creation page We've added some polish to our branch creation page to make it easier to understand your options. ![New branch creation page](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/create_branch_new.png) - You can now choose between **Current data**, **Past data**, **Schema-only**, and **Anonymized data** branch options, all from a streamlined, modal-style layout. - The page now displays the **size limit** for schema-only branches based on your plan, so you'll know up front how much data you can seed or add. - There's now a direct link to our anonymization [docs](https://neon.com/docs/workflows/data-anonymization) in the **Anonymized data** option, a reminder that you can anonymize data manually while we work on full in-app support. ![size limit in schema only branch creation](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/schema_branch_limit.png)
**Drizzle Studio** - Drizzle Studio, which powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console, has been updated to version 1.1.4. For details about the latest updates, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md).
**Neon Console** - When adding an OpenTelemetry (OTel) integration, credential validation is now non-blocking. If we detect an issue, you'll see a warning, but you can still continue if you choose to. Useful for connecting to a provider we can't fully validate yet.
--- ### 2025-07-04 ## Give your computes a custom name You can now assign custom names to your branch's computes. In the Neon Console, go to the **Branches** page, select a branch, and open the **Compute** tab. Click the edit icon next to a compute to rename it. ![Naming computes](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/name_computes.png) You can also set a name when _adding_ a new compute. This enhancement is supported for both primary (read-write) and [read replica](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/read-replicas) computes. ## TanStack integration & new open-source tools for JavaScript developers We're excited to announce that Neon is now the official database partner of **TanStack**, and that we've released new open-source tools to simplify Postgres integration across the TanStack and Vite ecosystems: - **Create TanStack Add-on** Instantly set up a fullstack application with a Lakebase Postgres database with one simple command: `pnpm create tanstack --add-on neon` - **Instagres (formerly Neon Launchpad)** Instantly spin up a Postgres database with Instagres; no signup required. Perfect for workshops and rapid prototyping. Try it at [neon.new](https://neon.new/). **Update:** The URL has returned to neon.new after a period at pg.new. To learn more, see our [Claimable Postgres docs](https://neon.com/docs/reference/claimable-postgres). - **neon-new (CLI)** Bootstrap a Lakebase Postgres database with the `neon-new` CLI: `npx neon-new --yes` Or integrate programmatically via `instantNeon()`. - **Vite Plugin for Neon** Use Claimable Postgres to spin up a Postgres database with any Vite app: `npm add -D vite-plugin-neon-new` **Update:** The CLI was `npx neondb` and the Vite plugin was `@neondatabase/vite-plugin-postgres` at the time of this release; they are now `npx neon-new` and `vite-plugin-neon-new`. These open-source tools are designed to streamline fullstack development with TanStack, Vite, and Postgres. Learn more: - [Neon Joins TanStack](https://neon.com/blog/neon-joins-tanstack-instant-postgres-integration-for-faster-javascript-development) - [Instagres: A Tool For Instant Postgres, No Login Needed](https://neon.tech/blog/neon-launchpad) - [Claimable Postgres Docs](https://neon.com/docs/reference/claimable-postgres) ## OAuth provider management for Neon Auth You can now manage your project's OAuth providers (Google, GitHub, Microsoft) directly in the **Neon Auth** config tab: enable or disable providers, and choose between using shared Neon Auth credentials or setting up your own custom client credentials. New API endpoints also let you manage providers programmatically: - [Add an OAuth provider](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/auth-legacy/add-neon-auth-oauth-provider) - [List OAuth providers](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/auth-legacy/list-neon-auth-oauth-providers) - [Update an OAuth provider](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/auth-legacy/update-neon-auth-oauth-provider) - [Delete an OAuth provider](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/auth-legacy/delete-neon-auth-oauth-provider) To learn more, see the [Neon Auth](https://neon.com/docs/neon-auth/overview) documentation.
**Fixes** - Addressed an issue where projects created via [Netlify DB](https://www.netlify.com/blog/netlify-db-database-for-ai-native-development/) and claimed into Vercel-managed org accounts could lose certain project configuration settings. To avoid this issue, transfers of projects created via Netlify DB to Vercel-managed org accounts are currently not supported.
**Neon CLI** - The Neon CLI now supports a `--name` option that you can use when adding a compute or a read replica to a Neon branch. ```bash neon branches add-compute mybranch --name myreplica --type read_only ``` - The CLI now automatically detects invalid credentials (401 responses), deletes them, and prompts for re-authentication instead of failing immediately - 🚀 If you're not using the Neon CLI yet, get set up in just a few steps with the [Neon CLI Quickstart](https://neon.com/docs/cli/quickstart).
--- ### 2025-06-27 ## One-click install: Neon MCP Server in Cursor You can now add the [Neon MCP Server](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/mcp-server-neon) to Cursor with a single click. Look for the **Add to Cursor** button in our [MCP Server docs](https://neon.com/docs/ai/connect-mcp-clients-to-neon#cursor) and in the [GitHub repo](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/mcp-server-neon), or try it here: [cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=Neon&config=eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21jcC5uZW9uLnRlY2gvc3NlIn0%3D](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/cursor://anysphere.cursor-deeplink/mcp/install?name=Neon\&config=eyJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21jcC5uZW9uLnRlY2gvc3NlIn0%3D) ## Enhanced connection security with channel binding Connection strings and snippets in the Neon Console now include `channel_binding=require` by default, providing stronger protection against man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks for `psql` and other libpq-based clients: ```bash postgresql://alex:AbC123dEf@ep-cool-darkness-a1b2c3d4-pooler.us-east-2.aws.neon.tech/dbname?sslmode=require&channel_binding=require ``` Channel binding works alongside `sslmode=require` to cryptographically link your TLS connection and authentication credentials, making it nearly impossible for attackers to intercept or impersonate your database connections, strengthening security without required client-side root certificate setup. Most libpq-based clients support this option transparently. For others (e.g., Go's `pgdriver`), compatibility may vary. > We recommend updating your connection strings to include `channel_binding=require` if you're using a libpq-based client. Learn more in our blog post: [Why Postgres needs better connection security defaults](https://neon.com/blog/postgres-needs-better-connection-security-defaults). ## Simplified Neon RLS setup for Neon Auth projects We've made it easier for you to set up Neon RLS (Row Level Security) for your Neon Auth projects. The Auth page now displays your Stack Auth project details, including the JWKS URL needed for RLS setup. ![Stack Auth project details in Neon Console](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_auth_jwks.png) To get started adding RLS to your Neon Auth project: 1. Copy the JWKS URL from the **Configuration** tab of your Auth page. 2. Paste it into the RLS authentication provider setup on the **Settings > RLS** for your project. 3. Follow our UI to get RLS set up for your tables. See Neon RLS for more info. ## New NAT gateway IP addresses We've added new NAT gateway IP addresses in three AWS regions to expand infrastructure capacity. If you have external IP allowlists that enable connections from external services into Neon, **update those allowlists soon to include the new addresses** to avoid connectivity issues. ### New IP addresses **AWS US East (N. Virginia) – `aws-us-east-1`** - 13.219.161.141 - 34.235.208.71 - 34.239.66.10 **AWS US East (Ohio) – `aws-us-east-2`** - 3.16.227.37 - 3.128.6.252 - 52.15.165.218 **AWS US West (Oregon) – `aws-us-west-2`** - 35.83.202.11 - 35.164.221.218 - 44.236.56.140 See our [Regions documentation](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/regions#aws-nat-gateway-ip-addresses) for the full list of NAT gateway IPs. ## Support for Postgres Event Triggers The `neon_superuser` role now supports Postgres [Event Triggers](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/event-triggers.html). Unlike regular triggers, which are attached to a single table and capture only DML events, event triggers are global to a particular database and are capable of capturing DDL events. Event trigger support enables various tools and platforms that utilize this functionality, including [pgroll](https://pgroll.com/), [Zero](https://zero.rocicorp.dev/), and [Readyset](https://readyset.io/), among others. For more about event triggers, see [PostgreSQL Event Trigger](https://neon.com/postgresql/postgresql-triggers/postgresql-event-trigger). ## Instagres (formerly Neon Launchpad) now supports database seeding > Instagres enables instant provisioning of a Postgres database without configuration or account creation. If you're not familiar, you can learn more here: [Instagres: A Tool For Instant Postgres, No Login Needed](https://neon.com/blog/neon-launchpad) [Instagres](https://neon.com/docs/reference/claimable-postgres) now supports database seeding, allowing developers to automatically populate databases with SQL scripts during database initialization. This feature streamlines the development workflow by enabling instant database setup with sample data. The seeding capability is also available through the Vite plugin integration, making it accessible in Vite-based projects. To try it from your terminal: ```bash npx neon-new --seed /path/to/file.sql ``` **Update:** The CLI command was `npx neondb` at the time of this release; it's now `npx neon-new`. For more details, see: - [Neondb CLI Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neondb-cli/blob/main/packages/neondb/CHANGELOG.md) - [Vite Plugin Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neondb-cli/blob/main/packages/vite-plugin-postgres/CHANGELOG.md) ## Scheduled maintenance for Business and Enterprise plans As announced earlier, we're rolling out scheduled updates that include Postgres version upgrades, security patches, and Neon feature improvements. These updates are applied during your project's maintenance window or the next time the compute restarts. Most updates take only a few seconds. Updates for Business amd Enterprise plan projects will begin rolling out on **July 9, 2025**; you'll receive an email notice for updates 7 days in advance. You can also check for update notices and configure your preferred update window in the Neon Console. [Learn how](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates#updates-on-paid-plans). ![Paid plan updates UI](https://neon.com/docs/manage/paid_plan_updates.png) > Computes larger than 8 CU or those configured to autoscale beyond 8 CU are not updated automatically. You must restart these computes manually. See [Updating large computes](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates#updating-large-computes). To apply updates ahead of schedule, see [Applying updates ahead of schedule](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates#applying-updates-ahead-of-schedule). Need help? Reach out to [Neon Support](https://console.neon.tech/app/projects?modal=support).
**Fixes** - PgBouncer connections from the Neon proxy were not immediately closed when a compute was suspended. This left connections open until the TCP timeout expired, causing connection issues. Connections are now cleanly terminated when a compute suspends.
**Neon API** - Added support for naming compute endpoints using a new `name` parameter in create and update operations: ```bash curl -X POST 'https://console.neon.tech/api/v2/projects/your-project-id/endpoints' \ -H 'Authorization: Bearer $NEON_API_KEY' \ -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \ -d '{ "endpoint": { "name": "Production API", "branch_id": "br-your-branch-id" } }' ``` - Added OAuth provider management endpoints for Neon Auth projects (Google, GitHub, Microsoft support) - [`POST /projects/{project_id}/auth/oauth_providers`](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/auth-legacy/add-neon-auth-oauth-provider) - Add new providers - [`GET /projects/{project_id}/auth/oauth_providers`](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/auth-legacy/list-neon-auth-oauth-providers) - List configured providers - Improved API documentation for project management endpoints to clarify organization and `org_id` parameter requirements. See [Personal vs organization API keys](https://neon.com/docs/manage/orgs-api#personal-vs-organization-api-keys) for details.
**Neon Console** - Fixed autoscaling configuration errors that could sometimes occur after plan downgrade.
--- ### 2025-06-20 ## OpenTelemetry integration Neon now supports OpenTelemetry! You can send metrics and Postgres logs from Neon to any OpenTelemetry-compatible backend. You can enable the integration from the **Integrations** page in the Neon Console. For setup instructions, refer to our [OpenTelemetry docs](https://neon.com/docs/guides/opentelemetry), with example configuration for New Relic. ![OpenTelemetry integration card](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/otel_card.png) ## Data API now available in beta for all Neon users The **Neon Data API** is now in open beta for all users. Instantly turn your Lakebase Postgres database into a REST API. No backend required. Query tables, views, and functions right from your client app using standard HTTP verbs (`GET`, `POST`, `PATCH`, `DELETE`), powered by [PostgREST](https://postgrest.org). ![Data API enabled view](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/data_api.png) We've improved our onboarding to make it easier to get Neon Auth and RLS set up as needed to safely use the Data API in your app. ![data api configuration card](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/data_api_config.png) Learn more in our [getting started guide](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/get-started). Or try this [tutorial walkthrough](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/demo) of our demo [note-taking app](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/neon-data-api-neon-auth). Check out the [live demo](https://neon-data-api-neon-auth.vercel.app/) to see it in action. ![show demo view of notes app](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/demo_notes_app.png) ## API key-based authentication for the Neon MCP Server The Neon MCP Server now supports API key-based authentication for remote access, in addition to OAuth. This allows for simpler authentication using your [Neon API key (personal or organization)](https://neon.com/docs/manage/api-keys) for programmatic access. ```json { "mcpServers": { "Neon": { "url": "https://mcp.neon.tech/mcp", "headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer <$NEON_API_KEY>" } } } } ``` For Neon MCP Server setup instructions, see our [guide](https://neon.com/docs/ai/connect-mcp-clients-to-neon).
**Datadog** - The sample dashboard provided for the [Neon Datadog integration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/datadog) now includes a panel that displays Postgres logs. For dashboard setup instructions, see [Import the Neon dashboard](https://neon.com/docs/guides/datadog#import-the-neon-dashboard).
**Drizzle Studio** - Drizzle Studio, which powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console, has been updated to version 1.0.22. For details about the latest updates, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md).
**Neon Console** - To improve ease-of-use, we've added a time selection option to date-time selectors in the Neon Console.
--- ### 2025-06-13 ## app.build: now available via Homebrew Last week, we introduced [app.build](https://www.app.build/), our open-source reference implementation for building AI-powered applications on top of Neon. Unlike LLMs that generate isolated snippets, `app.build` uses agent architecture to turn prompts into fully deployed, production-ready applications, complete with frontend, backend, and a Lakebase Postgres database. This week, in addition to installing `app.build` using `npx`, you can now install it using Homebrew. ![brew app.build install](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/brew_appdotbuild.png) 📌 We also fixed an issue where newly built apps could flicker between the "Under Construction" page and the actual app. Apps now load consistently. ## Neon MCP homepage & streamable HTTP support - **Neon MCP Server now has a homepage**: We've launched a new homepage for the Neon MCP Server at [mcp.neon.tech](https://mcp.neon.tech), making it easier to understand what the MCP Server does and what tools it supports. - **Streamable HTTP support**: The Neon MCP Server now supports streamable HTTP as an alternative to Server-Sent Events (SSE) for streaming responses. This makes it easier to consume streamed data in environments where SSE is not ideal (such as CLI tools, backend services, or AI agents). To use streamable HTTP, make sure to use the latest remote MCP server, and specify the `https://mcp.neon.tech/mcp` endpoint. ```json { "mcpServers": { "neon": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote@latest", "https://mcp.neon.tech/mcp"] } } } ```
**Neon Console** - We updated the **Instant point-in-time restore** time selector component on the **Backup & Restore** page. The new selector makes it a little easier to select the restore point time and date. - Fixed an issue in the console that prevented shared projects from being displayed.
--- ### 2025-06-06 ## app.build We're very happy to join the codegen community with [app.build](https://www.app.build/), our open-source reference implementation for building codegen products on top of Neon. app.build is an agent that converts AI-generated code snippets into complete, deployed applications. While LLMs handle isolated coding problems well, app.build uses agent architecture to create production-ready apps. ![sample app.build in action](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/app_build.png) ### Why we built this: - **Beyond code snippets** - Transforms prompts into complete, deployed applications with frontend, backend, and database - **Community-driven development** - Open source for developers to bring their own models and run locally - **True agent architecture** - Iterates on code, runs tests, and responds to feedback until everything works - **Instant deployment** - Ships working apps with real infrastructure ### Getting started: ```bash npx @app.build/cli ``` With this single command, you can create and deploy a complete application with its own GitHub repository. ### How it works: The agent decomposes app creation into validated tasks, running checks at each step to ensure everything works. This divide-and-conquer approach enables reliable generation of complex applications beyond simple code snippets. **Join us:** [GitHub](https://github.com/neondatabase) - Built in the open for developers exploring AI-powered development. ## Instagres (formerly Neon Launchpad) Introducing **Instagres** at [neon.new](https://neon.new), which enables instant Postgres database provisioning without any configuration or account creation. This feature allows you to get a fully functional database in seconds and demonstrates Neon's [claimable database capabilities](https://neon.com/docs/workflows/claimable-database-integration) in action. You can build similar experiences to Instagres in your own application using the APIs documented in the integration guide. ![neon launchpad example](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/launchpad.png) ### Key features include: - **Zero-configuration setup** - No account required to get started - **Multiple access methods** - Browser interface, CLI tools, and development integrations - **Claimable databases** - Keep your database by claiming it with a Neon account within 72 hours ### Getting started Get started immediately by visiting [neon.new](https://neon.new) in your browser, running `npx neon-new` from the command line, or integrating automatic database provisioning into Vite projects with `vite-plugin-neon-new`. **Update:** The CLI was `npx neondb` and the Vite plugin was `@neondatabase/vite-plugin-postgres` at the time of this release; they are now `npx neon-new` and `vite-plugin-neon-new`. ## Netlify DB: One-click Postgres powered by Neon We're excited to announce that Neon is now powering [Netlify DB](https://www.netlify.com/blog/netlify-db-database-for-ai-native-development/), a new service that lets you provision production-ready Postgres databases directly from your Netlify project. Built on top of Instagres, Netlify DB makes it possible to spin up a fully configured Neon database with just one click in the Netlify Dashboard or a single CLI command (`netlify init db`). Netlify DB is designed to be the perfect database for AI-native development, offering: - Instant provisioning with no external signup required - Automatic environment variable configuration - Zero-config setup with your deployed functions - The ability to claim your database and link it to your Neon account when you're ready This integration is part of Netlify's Agent Week initiative, making it easier for both developers and AI agents to build applications with a production-ready database. Learn more in the [Netlify DB documentation](https://docs.netlify.com/storage/netlify-db/). ## Add domains to Neon Auth You can now whitelist redirect URIs for your deployed app directly in Neon Auth, without needing to create a Stack Auth account or transfer your project. This makes it easier to manage your app's authentication settings and simplifies your workflow. ![Neon Auth domains](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon-auth-domains.png)
**Fixes** - Fixed an issue with IPv6 validation, ensuring that compressed IPv6 formats are properly validated. This improves stability and correctness for users relying on IPv6 functionality.
**Neon API** - We've added new API endpoints to help you manage your Neon Auth domains: [list domains](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/auth-legacy/list-neon-auth-redirect-uri-whitelist-domains), [add a domain](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/auth-legacy/add-neon-auth-domain-to-redirect-uri-whitelist), and [delete a domain](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/auth-legacy/delete-neon-auth-domain-from-redirect-uri-whitelist). These endpoints make it easy to manage your redirect URIs programmatically.
**Neon CLI** - Version 2.10.0: prompts for organization selection if needed, with an option to save as default.
**Neon Console** - We updated the warning message to clarify that changing compute size settings will definitely interrupt database connections, rather than just possibly doing so. We want to make that clear so you know exactly what to expect. - Every new user now starts with their own free organization, simplifying our [object hierarchy](https://neon.com/docs/manage/overview) and improving development velocity.
**Neon serverless driver** - The Neon serverless driver was updated to version 1.0.1. This release includes package updates and addresses a few other issues: - The package now prints a security warning to the console when a connection is made in a web browser. This behavior can be suppressed with a new configuration option: `disableWarningInBrowsers`. - `escapeIdentifier` is now re-exported from `pg`, resolving [#154](https://github.com/neondatabase/serverless-driver/issues/154). - Fixes a module resolution issue in the Deno/JSR version of the driver by correcting the `@types/pg` version reference, resolving [#112](https://github.com/neondatabase/serverless-driver/issues/112).
--- ### 2025-05-30 ## Enable Neon Auth in Vercel You can now enable [Neon Auth](https://neon.tech/docs/guides/neon-auth) directly from the [Neon Postgres Integration on Vercel](https://vercel.com/marketplace/neon). Enable it when creating a database, or later by going to the **Storage** tab in Vercel, selecting your database, and updating the **Settings**. ![Enable Neon Auth in Vercel](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/enable_neon_auth_vercel.png) Neon Auth makes it easy to add authentication to your app. User data is stored in your database, so you can query it like any other table and join it with your app data. Learn more in the [Neon Auth guide](https://neon.tech/docs/guides/neon-auth). ## Backup & Restore enhancements The **Backup & Restore** page (available in [Early Access](https://console.neon.tech/app/settings#early-access)) includes two updates: - The **Instant point-in-time restore** selector now defaults to the current time, making it easier to restore to the present or a recent point in time. ![instant restore date picker](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/instant_restore_date_time.png) - You can now edit the snapshot name, an improvement based on feedback from our Early Access users. ![edit snapshot name](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/edit_snapshot_name.png) ## New guides We've published new guides to help you get the most out of your Postgres database: - [Getting started with ElectricSQL and Neon](https://neon.com/guides/electric-sql) - [Build an AI-powered knowledge base chatbot using n8n and Lakebase Postgres](https://neon.com/guides/n8n-neon) - [Using Lakebase Postgres with Zapier](https://neon.com/guides/zapier-neon) - [Explore our latest Postgres extension guides](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg-extensions)
**Fixes** - Fixed an issue that prevented creating more than one read replica on the Free plan, which supports up to three read replicas. - Fixed an issue with a [pgrag](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pgrag) extension function. A query using the `rag_bge_small_en_v15.embedding_for_passage` function failed to complete. - Fixed an issue where reaching the `max_client_conn` limit in PgBouncer could cause the connection info cache to be invalidated. This led to repeated attempts to wake the compute. - Removed a redundant **Close** button from the **Connect to your database** modal.
**Neon API** - Updated the [Create branch](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/branches/create-project-branch) API description to make it clear that the API creates a branch without a compute endpoint by default. To create a branch with a compute endpoint, the endpoint object must be added to the request body. - Expanded the General Error description in our API specification to clarify when it's safe to retry a failed request based on the HTTP method and response.
**Neon MCP Server** - The `list_projects` and `create_project` MCP tools now return Neon organization details.
**Usage notifications** - We've updated usage notification emails to include the account or org name they apply to. Helpful if you're part of more than one org; you'll know exactly where the alert is coming from.
**Vercel** - When you connect a Vercel project to a Neon database, the integration now sets a `NEON_PROJECT_ID` environment variable in Vercel. This variable will support a new SaaS starter kit, which we'll introduce soon!
--- ### 2025-05-23 ## Neon Auth variables now set automatically in Vercel For users of the [Neon Postgres Integration on Vercel](https://vercel.com/marketplace/neon), we've made it easier to get started with [Neon Auth](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-auth). When you connect a Vercel project to a Neon database, the integration now sets the environment variables required to use Neon Auth in your Next.js project: - `NEXT_PUBLIC_STACK_PROJECT_ID` - `NEXT_PUBLIC_STACK_PUBLISHABLE_CLIENT_KEY` - `STACK_SECRET_SERVER_KEY` These variables enable quick setup of Neon Auth, which syncs user profiles to your Neon database, making them queryable via the `neon_auth.users_sync` table. This simplifies authentication workflows in your app and removes the need to configure these values manually in Vercel. To try Neon Auth, you can quickly deploy the [Next.js template for Neon Auth](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/neon-auth-nextjs-template), which is preconfigured to use these variables. For more details on how the Neon integration sets Vercel environment variables, see our [Vercel Native Integration guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/vercel-native-integration). ## Postgres version updates We updated supported Postgres versions to [14.18](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/14.18/), [15.13](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/15.13/), [16.9](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/16.9/), and [17.5](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/17.5/), respectively. When a new minor version is available on Neon, it is applied the next time your compute restarts (for any reason). For more about how we handle Postgres version upgrades, refer to our [Postgres version support policy](https://neon.com/docs/postgresql/postgres-version-policy). ## Postgres version and region migrations using Import Data Assistant Neon's **Import Data Assistant** can help you move your data when you need to update your Postgres version or change regions. Check out the [docs](https://neon.com/docs/import/import-data-assistant) for details on how to use it for these scenarios. ## Stream Arduino sensor data into Neon with NeonPostgresOverHTTP During this week's product team hackathon, Peter Bendel (Postgres Performance Engineer) took top prize with a hardware project that streams Arduino sensor data directly into Neon. The project uses [NeonPostgresOverHTTP](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/NeonPostgresOverHTTP/tree/v0.8.2), an open-source library available in the [official Arduino Library Manager](https://docs.arduino.cc/software/ide-v2/tutorials/ide-v2-installing-a-library/). ## New guides We've published new guides to help you get the most out of Neon: - [HONC Guide](https://neon.com/guides/honc) - Building serverless Task APIs with Hono, Drizzle ORM, Neon, and Cloudflare for edge-enabled data applications - [Zero Guide](https://neon.com/guides/zero) - Integrating Zero by Rocicorp with Neon to build reactive, real-time applications with client-side cache and instant UI updates - [File storage integration guides](https://neon.com/docs/guides/file-storage) for AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, Cloudflare R2, and more - Learn how to store files in external services while tracking metadata in Neon - [RedWoodSDK Guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/redwoodsdk) - Connecting Neon to RedwoodSDK, a framework for building full-stack applications on Cloudflare
**Data API** - We upgraded the PostgREST engine that powers the [Neon Data API](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/get-started) to **version 13.0.0**. See the [PostgREST release notes](https://github.com/PostgREST/postgrest/releases) to learn more. - The management API spec for Data API endpoints ([create](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/dataapi/create-project-branch-data-api), [delete](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/dataapi/delete-project-branch-data-api), [get](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/dataapi/get-project-branch-data-api)) is now available. - The [Data API](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/get-started) is out in Early Access. [Sign up](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/early-access) to try it out.
**Neon Console** - Copy improvements may not typically warrant a changelog entry, but this one addresses a common point of confusion: the default compute settings UI now makes it clear that changes _only_ apply to new computes you create, not existing ones. ![compute default settings](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/compute_settings.png)
**Neon RLS** - Fixed an issue that prevented permissions from being granted to Neon RLS roles on read replicas.
--- ### 2025-05-16 ## Introducing the Neon Data API (Early Access) We're excited to announce the **Neon Data API**, now available in Early Access! Instantly turn your Lakebase Postgres database into a REST API. No backend required. Query tables, views, and functions right from your client app using standard HTTP verbs (`GET`, `POST`, `PATCH`, `DELETE`), powered by [PostgREST](https://postgrest.org). ![Data API enabled view with Project URL](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/data-api-enabled.png) **What can you do with the Neon Data API?** - Query your database from any client using HTTP or PostgREST-compatible SDKs (`postgrest-js`, `postgrest-py`, `postgrest-go`) - Secure your API with Neon Auth or your own JWKS Once enabled, you'll get a unique API endpoint for your project. Here's how you might query your data from `postgrest-js`: ```javascript const { data, error } = await postgrest .from('notes') .select('id, title, created_at, owner_id, shared') .eq('owner_id', user.id) .order('created_at', { ascending: false }); ``` **Want to try it?** The Data API is in Early Access and requires an invite. Message us from the [Console](https://console.neon.tech/app/projects?modal=feedback) or on [Discord](https://discord.gg/92vNTzKDGp) and we'll get you set up. [Learn more in our getting started guide](https://neon.com/docs/data-api/get-started). ## Neon credits We've launched a new Neon credit system in the console that we'll use for promotions, referrals, and goodwill. To test the new system, we're offering a $20.00 credit to Free plan users who upgrade to a paid Neon plan. [Claim your $20 credit](https://fyi.neon.tech/chglogcreds) The credit will appear at the top of the Neon console and is automatically applied to your account when you upgrade. ![Credit system](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/credit_system.png)
**Drizzle Studio** - The Drizzle Studio integration that powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console has been updated to version 1.0.21. For the latest improvements and fixes, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md).
**Fixes** - Fixed an issue that caused an `Org not found` error to be displayed in the Neon Console immediately after creating a new org.
**Neon API** - The [Retrieve project consumption metrics](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/consumption/get-consumption-history-per-project) API now returns a `logical_size_bytes_hour` value, which is the logical data size consumed on an hourly basis.
**Neon Console** - We updated the **Create project** modal launched from the **New Project** button on the Projects page to use the newer modal used elsewhere in the console. - The new **Backup & Restore** page (available to [Early Access](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/early-access) users) which supports snapshots can now be enabled via a toggle. The toggle lets you switch back and forth between the new **Backup & Restore** page and the current **Restore** page. To learn more, see [Backup & Restore](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore). ![backup & restore toggle](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/backup_restore_toggle.png) - We added support for transferring multiple projects from one organization to another. ![multiple project transfer](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/multiple_project_transfer.png)
**Neon MCP Server** - We added a new MCP client authentication request dialog to the remote Neon MCP Server that displays the MCP client's name, website, and redirect URIs before authentication begins. The approvals are saved for subsequent authentication requests.
**Private Networking** - We fixed an issue that prevented some Private Networking users from using Private DNS.
--- ### 2025-05-09 ## Neon on Azure is now generally available We're excited to announce that Neon on Azure is now generally available! After a successful beta period, Neon is now fully supported as an Azure Native ISV Service, allowing you to deploy and manage Lakebase Postgres databases directly from the Azure portal. The GA release includes several new features and enhancements: - **Support for additional Azure regions** including Azure Germany West Central (Frankfurt) and Azure West US 3 (Arizona) - **Azure Service Connector integration** for simplified connectivity between Azure services (like App Service or Azure Functions) and your database - **Create and manage branches directly in the Azure portal** for streamlined development workflows - **Retrieve connection strings from the Azure interface** for easier application setup - **Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC) eligibility** - Lakebase Postgres purchases made through the Azure Marketplace count toward your committed Azure spend Read the [GA announcement](https://neon.com/blog/azure-native-integration-ga) for more details and check out our Azure documentation to get started: - [Neon on Azure overview](https://neon.com/docs/manage/azure) - [Deploying Neon on Azure](https://neon.com/docs/azure/azure-deploy) - [Managing Neon on Azure](https://neon.com/docs/azure/azure-manage) - [Developing with Neon on Azure](https://neon.com/docs/azure/azure-develop) ## Support for PostgreSQL Anonymizer extension Neon now supports the [PostgreSQL Anonymizer (anon)](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/postgresql-anonymizer) extension, enabling you to mask sensitive data in development and testing environments. **This extension is currently experimental in Neon** and must be explicitly enabled. The initial support includes **static masking**, which replaces sensitive data with anonymized values. You can also automate data anonymization using Neon branches and GitHub Actions. Learn more in our [Data anonymization](https://neon.com/docs/workflows/data-anonymization) guide. ## Neon MCP Server enhancements - Added a new [Neon MCP Server](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/mcp-server-neon) tool, `list_branch_computes`, for branch compute management. It supports retrieving information about your computes, including compute ID, type, size, and autoscaling details. - Implemented `list_slow_queries` tool to identify performance bottlenecks by finding the slowest queries in your database, helping you optimize application performance. - Added a query performance tuning system with multiple tools: - `explain_sql_statement` for analyzing query execution plans - `prepare_query_tuning` for suggesting performance optimizations - `complete_query_tuning` for applying or discarding optimizations after testing - Enhanced the `list_projects` tool with better hints and a default limit of 10 projects for more manageable output. ## ✨ New AI-friendly options in Docs To support workflows that use AI tools, the Neon Docs now include two new options on every page: - **Copy page as markdown** – copy the full content in markdown format. - **Open in ChatGPT** – open the page in ChatGPT with a prefilled `READ ` instruction. These options make it easier to bring Neon documentation into your AI-enabled IDE and AI-assisted workflows. We also provide an LLM-friendly version of our documentation at [https://neon.com/llms.txt](https://neon.com/llms.txt). ## 📺 In case you missed it: 20 Years of Hacking Postgres with Heikki Linnakangas Neon co-founder and Postgres core contributor Heikki Linnakangas joined Aaron Francis for a wide-ranging conversation on two decades of Postgres development. Heikki shares stories from the early days, the origin of Neon, and what's next for Postgres and serverless databases. 🎙 [Watch the interview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SESrrvyuko) And don't forget to check out this week's fixes and improvements:
**Backup & restore** - Enhanced snapshot functionality on the **Backup & Restore** page (available in [Early Access](https://console.neon.tech/app/settings#early-access)) in the Neon Console to support archived branches. Previously, creating a snapshot of an archived branch would fail. Now, the branch is automatically unarchived before the snapshot is created. - Fixed an issue that caused restore operations from the same snapshot to fail due to duplicate branch names. Previously, attempting to restore multiple times triggered a `Request failed: branch with that name already exists` error.
**Neon API** - Fixed an issue in the [Create project](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/projects/create-project) API where specifying [shared preloaded libraries](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg-extensions#extensions-with-preloaded-libraries) for Postgres extensions did not apply the requested settings. Projects were created successfully, but the configuration was ignored.
**Neon Console** - Improved **Parent branch** badges on child branch pages to better support long branch names. Long names now truncate with an ellipsis and display in full on hover. Previously, long names could overflow the badge area. - Removed a duplicate **Monitoring** entry from the Neon Console sidebar. **Monitoring** now appears only under the **Branch** section. - Enhanced the Autoscaling slider in compute settings to provide a better user experience when configuring autoscaling ranges. The slider now intelligently adjusts to ensure valid min/max values are always enforced. - Redesigned the project settings page to provide a more streamlined experience. All settings are now consolidated on a single page with easy navigation between sections, replacing the previous multi-tab interface. - Fixed an issue where organization users were incorrectly shown Early Access program options in their account settings.
--- ### 2025-05-02 ## Neon Local for local Postgres development with Docker Announcing **Neon Local**, a new proxy service that lets you spin up and tear down isolated, production-like Postgres branches right from your local machine or CI, using Docker. - Automatically creates a new branch when your container starts and cleans it up when you're done - Works with any Postgres client, including the Neon serverless driver - Handles routing and authentication to your cloud database without manual configuration _Instantly create and destroy ephemeral Postgres environments with Docker and Neon Local._ Read the [docs](https://neon.com/docs/local/neon-local) to learn more. ## Beta: Import Data Assistant now **automates** your database migration to Neon We're also excited to anncounce **beta support** for our new **automated** Import Data Assistant, a faster, simpler way to move your existing Postgres database to Neon. Just provide your connection string, and the assistant will handle the import for you, creating a new branch with your data. - Supports Postgres databases up to 10GB - Checks compatibility and guides you through the process ![Import Data Assistant wizard](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/import_data_assist_wizard.png) _The Import Data Assistant guides you through the process of moving your data to Neon._ This feature is in beta and has some limitations (see [docs](https://neon.com/docs/import/import-data-assistant) for details). We're working to expand support for larger databases and more providers. If you try it, please let us know how it works for you; your feedback will help shape the future of Neon's import experience. Read the [docs](https://neon.com/docs/import/import-data-assistant) to learn more.
**Neon Console** - Fixed an issue where the connection string for a read replica could sometimes display the main (read-write) replica's connection string in the Connect modal. The correct connection string is now always shown. - Fixed an issue where the Console could display a read replica as the primary compute (or vice versa) in the Computes list on the Branch details page. This made it unclear which instance you were managing or observing. The correct compute is now always shown under the correct label. - Moved the branch selector to the sidebar for easier access. This and other recent changes are part of laying the groundwork for a more streamlined Console navigation experience coming soon – stay tuned! ![Branch selector in the sidebar](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/branch_selector_sidebar.png)
--- ### 2025-04-25 ## Neon Snapshots now available in Early Access We're very happy to announce Early Access to **Neon Snapshots**, a powerful new way to capture and restore point-in-time copies of your database. Snapshots let you preserve your database state before making changes, running migrations, or simply bookmark a stable state. ![Backup branch on the Branches page](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup_restore_create_snapshot.png) With this update, we've also revamped our **Backup & Restore** page to provide a unified experience for both snapshots and instant restore (PITR) operations. Join our [Early Access Program](https://console.neon.tech/app/settings/early-access) to try it out. Read more about Neon Snapshots in our [blog](https://neon.com/blog/announcing-neon-snapshots-a-smoother-path-to-recovery) and the [docs](https://neon.com/docs/guides/backup-restore). _Support for scheduled snapshots, custom retention periods, and API/CLI integration coming later this year._ ## Postgres logs support for Datadog We've added beta support for Postgres log exports to Datadog. You can now stream and analyze your database logs directly in your Datadog dashboard for better, centralized observability. Available on Scale and Business plans. For more information, see [Datadog Integration with Neon](https://neon.com/docs/guides/datadog).
**Free plan read replicas** - To ensure consistent performance, we've introduced a limit of 3 read replica computes per project on the Free plan. This change helps maintain stability while still supporting common read scaling and analytics use cases.
**Neon Console** - You can now find the **Monitoring** page under the **Branches** list in the sidebar. This is a bit of polish to our navigation: you now access Monitoring within your selected branch. If you want to monitor a different branch, use the main breadcrumb selector to change branches. - Fixed an issue where you sometimes could not access a branch if the branch creator's account was deleted. You can now view and access these branches normally. - Added a warning message when editing compute settings to help you plan for potential connection interruptions and temporary performance impacts when changing compute size.
**Neon MCP Server** - Released version 0.3.7 with improved Neon Auth setup instructions and compatibility with the latest Serverless Driver (1.0.0).
**PgBouncer** - The PgBouncer version used by Neon to offer pooled connection support was updated to [version 1.24.1](https://www.pgbouncer.org/changelog.html#pgbouncer-124x)
--- ### 2025-04-18 ## New default project setup New Neon projects now start with a better out-of-the-box setup to support your dev workflow. Instead of a single `main` branch, you'll now get: - A `production` branch (the default), designed for your production workload. It's configured with a larger compute size (1–4 CU). - A `development` branch, created as a child of production, intended for local development. It uses a smaller compute size (0.25–1 CU). ![new project production and development branches](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/prod_dev_branches.png) This new project default aligns with typical usage scenarios, where your production branch will need more compute power than your less active development branches, but if you need something different, you can [change your branch setup](https://neon.com/docs/manage/branches) or [compute sizes](https://neon.com/docs/manage/computes#edit-a-compute) at any time. To learn more about integrating branching into your dev workflow, read our [Database branching workflow primer](https://neon.com/docs/get-started/workflow-primer). ## Neon MCP Server on Zed You can now use the Neon MCP Server on [Zed](https://zed.dev/), a next-generation AI-powered code editor. For setup instructions, see [Get started with Zed and Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/guides/zed-mcp-neon). MCP support in Zed is currently in **preview**. You can download the **preview** version of Zed from [zed.dev/releases/preview](https://zed.dev/releases/preview).
**Fixes** - Fixed an issue in the Neon Console where branches created by a deleted user account couldn't be accessed. Attempting to open the branch returned a "Request failed" error. - Resolved an issue on the Project Dashboard where RAM usage was incorrectly shown in GiB instead of GB. - Resolved an issue in the [Neon Postgres Previews Integration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/vercel-previews-integration) on Vercel where branches with child branches were incorrectly marked as obsolete. The [automatic branch detection](https://neon.com/docs/guides/vercel-previews-integration#automatic-deletion) logic now checks for child branches. - Fixed an issue in the [Native Vercel integration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/vercel-native-integration) where the wrong password was set in Vercel preview environment variables if the default branch was defined as a protected branch.
**Neon API** - Added a new [Create auth user](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/auth-legacy/create-neon-auth-new-user) API that lets users of [Neon Auth](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-auth) add new users to the `neon_auth.users_sync` table. Newly created users are automatically propagated to your auth project, whether Neon-managed or provider-owned. - Changed the default AWS region for new Neon projects created via the [Create project](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/projects/create-project) API. If no `region_id` is specified, the default is now `aws-us-east-1` (N. Virginia), instead of `aws-us-east-2` (Ohio). - The `logical_size_bytes` quota in the [Create project](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/projects/create-project) and [Update project](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/projects/update-project) APIs sets a storage limit for each branch. Previously, exceeding this limit prevented the branch's compute from starting. Now, computes can still start even when the quota is exceeded; only write operations are blocked. This allows users to delete data and bring usage back under the limit. - The change applies automatically when setting a new `logical_size_bytes` value via the `Update project` API, or on the next compute restart for projects with a pre-existing quota.
**Neon Console** - Updated plan descriptions on the **Billing** page to include [root branch](https://neon.com/docs/reference/glossary#root-branch) limits for each plan. - Added support for enabling HIPAA for existing Neon projects. Previously, HIPAA support could only be enabled for newly created Neon projects. Neon offers HIPAA compliance as part of our Business and Enterprise plans. For details, see [HIPAA Compliance](https://neon.com/docs/security/hipaa). - Added a warning to the **Edit compute** drawer in the Neon Console to inform users that changing compute size settings may briefly interrupt database connections. - The default AWS region for new projects created in the Neon Console is now `AWS US East 1 (N. Virginia)`, instead of `AWS US East 2 (Ohio)`.
**Neon MCP Server** - The Neon MCP Server previously defaulted to the `neondb_owner` role when no Postgres role is provided, resulting in database access failures. It now uses the owner of the selected database instead. If a non-existent role is specified, the tool fails as expected. - If no database name is provided, the server first looks for the Neon-created `neondb` database; if not found, it falls back to the first available database.
--- ### 2025-04-11 ## Support for Azure Service Connector If you're using Neon on Azure, you can now connect your applications using Azure Service Connector. It simplifies connectivity by handling credentials, networking, and configuration when linking Azure services (like App Service or Azure Functions) to your database. **Update:** At the time of this release, Neon offered an Azure Native Integration. It has since been deprecated and is no longer available. ### Fixes & improvements **Neon Console** - Fixed an issue where the IP allow form wasn't updating correctly when switching between projects. - Fixed a scaling issue with the database size chart on the **Monitoring** page. The chart now accurately reflects the full data range. - Improved the display of email addresses in the "Created by" field of the branch list. Email addresses are now shown in lowercase, while names are capitalized as usual. - Improved the reliability of the AI-generated query names in the SQL Editor by handling errors silently, preventing disruptions during use. --- ### 2025-04-04 ## Neon MCP Server in the cloud We've brought the [Neon MCP Server](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/mcp-server-neon) to the cloud. Our hosted MCP server makes it easier to integrate AI workflows into clients like Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude Desktop; no API keys or local setup required. You can start using it today by pointing your client to: ```text https://mcp.neon.tech ``` **How to try it with Cursor:** 1. Open Cursor Settings 2. Under **MCP Servers**, add: ```ini "Neon": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote@latest", "https://mcp.neon.tech/sse"] } ``` That's it; you're connected to Neon's remote MCP Server. We're releasing this in **preview** while the MCP OAuth spec continues to evolve. Things might change, and we'd love your feedback as we improve. 📖 [Read the full announcement](https://neon.com/blog/announcing-neons-remote-mcp-server) for more info and a demo video. ## New safeguards for protected branches We added a warning and confirmation modal to the **SQL Editor** when running queries on [protected branches](https://neon.com/docs/guides/protected-branches). This helps prevent accidental changes to production data. You'll see a clear notice and must confirm before proceeding. ![SQL Editor warnings for protected branches](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/sql_editor_warning.png) ## Create Neon projects directly from the Azure Portal For users of Neon on Azure: you can now create Neon projects directly from the Azure Portal. Creating a project is part of Neon Serverless Postgres resource creation. You can also add Neon projects to an existing Neon resource from a new **Projects** page. All Neon plans, including the Free plan, support creating multiple Neon projects. ![Azure project form](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/azure_project_form.png)
**Fixes** - Fixed an issue that caused the **Tables** page in the Neon Console to reload when the browser page regained focus.
**Neon API** - We added a `started_at` attribute to the [Retrieve compute endpoint details](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/endpoints/get-project-endpoint) response. This timestamp shows when your Neon compute was last started.
**Neon Console** - The **Computes** tab on individual branch pages in the Neon Console now shows **Started** and **Suspended** labels for the primary compute, indicating when the compute was last started or suspended. ![compute started label](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/compute_started.png)
**Slack** - We've added a new `/neon disconnect` command to the **Neon App for Slack**. This command lets you remove your Neon account connection and unsubscribe from all channels while keeping the app installed for future use. You can use it when you need to switch accounts or temporarily pause notifications. - As a reminder, you can use `/neon subscribe` in any channel to start receiving notifications again. The bot will guide you through any necessary setup steps. - To install the app or learn more about all available commands, see [Neon App for Slack](https://neon.com/docs/manage/slack-app).
**Vercel** - New Neon projects (referred to as _Databases_ in Vercel) now use Postgres 17 by default. Previously, projects created through the [Vercel Native Integration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/vercel-native-integration) used Postgres 15.
--- ### 2025-03-28 ## Neon serverless driver is now generally available (GA) The [Neon serverless driver](https://github.com/neondatabase/serverless) for JavaScript/TypeScript has reached **version 1.0.0** and is now generally available! Built for environments like Vercel Functions, Cloudflare Workers, and even browsers, the driver carries SQL over HTTP or WebSockets; no raw TCP required. This GA release brings a cleaner, more maintainable codebase, stronger SQL injection safeguards, support for composable tagged-template queries, and better performance when inserting binary data over HTTP. **What you need to know about the 1.0.0 GA release:** - It requires **Node.js v19 or later**. - It includes a **breaking change** but only if you're calling the HTTP query template function as a conventional function. The first usage shown below remains safe and supported. However, the second usage is an SQL injection risk (notice the parentheses) and is no longer permitted and now throws an error. You'll need to update your app if you use it. ```javascript // this usage remains safe and supported const resultA = await sql`SELECT * FROM table WHERE id = ${id}`; // this usage is not safe and now throws an error const resultB = await sql(`SELECT * FROM table WHERE id = ${id}`); ``` For more about these changes and others in the 1.0.0 GA release, please see the [1.0.0 release notes](https://github.com/neondatabase/serverless/pull/149) or read the [blog post](https://neon.com/blog/serverless-driver-ga). ## Streamlined Neon Auth setup With Neon Auth, your user data is available right in your database. We've simplified Neon Auth onboarding so you can add authentication to your project faster. With a cleaner UI and clearer steps, it's now easier to get started adding your first users with Neon Auth. ![Streamlined Neon Auth setup](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_auth_splash.png) Learn more in our [docs](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-auth). ## MCP Server updates We're continuing to improve our MCP Server. This week, we added built-in support for the [AI rules](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/ai-rules) we announced two weeks ago. In case you missed it, we provide AI rules for setting up Neon Auth, querying your database with the Neon serverless driver, and integrating Neon with Drizzle ORM. Keep an eye out for more AI rules as we expand this resource. Windows developers will also find improved platform compatibility in this release. See the [MCP Server changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/mcp-server-neon/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md) to find the latest updates.
**Drizzle Studio** - We updated the Drizzle Studio integration that powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console to version 1.0.19. For the latest improvements and fixes, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md).
**Getting started panel** - Added a new **Integrate Neon with your AI tools** option to the Project Dashboard, making it easier to connect Neon with AI tools like Cursor, Windsurf, Zep, Qdrant, and Weaviate. ![new ai card in get started panel](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/AI_card_get_started_panel.png)
**Neon API** - Added `started_at` timestamp field to the Endpoint response object. This field indicates when a compute endpoint was last started, providing better visibility into compute lifecycle events. - Updated the [Delete VPC endpoint](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/organizations/delete-organization-vpc-endpoint) API to clarify that deleted VPC endpoints cannot be re-added to the same Neon organization.
--- ### 2025-03-21 ## Neon spend is now MACC-eligible on Azure Lakebase Postgres purchases made through the Azure Marketplace are now counted toward your Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC). As an Azure Benefit Eligible partner, any spend on Lakebase Postgres via the Azure Marketplace helps fulfill your committed Azure spend with no extra steps required. [Learn more](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/billing-azure-marketplace#microsoft-azure-consumption-commitment-macc). ## Get usage notifications in Slack You can now receive Neon usage notifications directly in your Slack channels! Get updates on your resource usage, find your projects, and invite team members to your organization - without leaving your workspace. ![Neon Slack commands including new subscribe feature](https://neon.com/docs/manage/slack_app_overview.png) Use `/neon subscribe` in any public channel to start receiving notifications, and `/neon unsubscribe` to turn them off. The bot will guide you through any necessary setup steps. To learn more, see the [Neon App for Slack](https://neon.com/docs/manage/slack-app) docs.
**Fixes & improvements** - **Neon Console** - Expanded the database drop-down menu width in the Neon SQL Editor to accommodate longer database names. Previously, longer names were not fully visible due to the narrow menu width. - Added an `Unable to fetch projects` message to the Projects page in the Neon Console. Previously, an error page was displayed when the project list couldn't be retrieved. - **Autoscaling default settings** We've updated the default autoscaling settings for **newly created projects on paid Neon plans** to provide a better balance of performance and efficiency: | **Neon plan** | **Minimum compute size** | **Maximum compute size** | | ------------- | ------------------------ | ------------------------ | | Launch | 1 | 4 | | Scale | 1 | 8 | | Business | 1 | 8 | These optimized defaults help ensure projects scale smoothly to meet workload demands while maintaining cost efficiency. This change applies only to newly created projects; existing projects and computes remain unaffected. You can review and adjust your autoscaling settings anytime in your project settings. From your **Project Dashboard**, go to **Settings** > **Compute**. - **Postgres `effective_cache_size` setting is now optimized for better query plans** Previously, Neon didn't explicitly set the Postgres `effective_cache_size` Postgres parameter, so it defaulted to 4 GiB, often too low for larger compute sizes and autoscaling configurations. We now set this value based on the maximum size of Neon's [Local File Cache (LFC)](https://neon.com/docs/reference/glossary#local-file-cache) for a compute's maximum compute size, which helps the Postgres query planner make better decisions and improves query performance. For information about maximum LFC size per compute size, see the table in [How to size your compute](https://neon.com/docs/manage/endpoints#how-to-size-your-compute). - **Neon API** - Improved performance of the [Compare database schema](https://neon.com/reference/getprojectbranchschemacomparison) endpoint by retrieving schemas in parallel. - The `name` field for branches is now limited to 256 characters in the [Create project](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/projects/create-project) and [Create branch](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/branches/create-project-branch) endpoints. - **Drizzle Studio update** We updated the Drizzle Studio integration that powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console to version 1.0.18. For the latest improvements and fixes, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md). - **Fixes** - Resolved an issue where resetting a role password in the Neon Console would result in an "invalid password" error in the **SQL Editor** and on the **Tables** page. - Revised the copy at the bottom of the **Connect to your database** modal for older Neon projects. The copy previously mentioned that passwords are stored, which is only true for Neon projects created after password storage was introduced.
--- ### 2025-03-14 ## Neon is now HIPAA compliant ✅ Neon is now fully HIPAA compliant, adding to our existing security certifications (SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001, ISO 27701) and regulatory alignments (GDPR, CCPA). ![Neon's compliance certifications with HIPAA highlighted](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/compliance-badges.png) _✨New✨: HIPAA compliance certification added to our security achievements_ HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a U.S. law that sets national standards for the protection of personal health information (PHI) and regulates how healthcare providers, insurers, and business associates handle electronic health records (EHRs). If you develop applications that must comply with HIPAA, you can now build on Neon. HIPAA is available as an add-on to Neon's Scale plan. You can get a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) and enable HIPAA for your account in Console > Settings page. See [Neon HIPAA Compliance](https://neon.com/docs/security/hipaa) for details. ## Neon joins GitHub's Secret Scanning Partner program 🔒 Neon is now a GitHub Secret Scanning Partner, helping protect users by automatically detecting exposed Neon database credentials and API keys in public GitHub repositories. When a secret is detected, GitHub notifies Neon, triggering alerts to our security team and affected users. This integration adds an extra layer of security, ensuring leaked credentials are identified and mitigated before they can be exploited. Learn more in our [security documentation](https://neon.com/docs/security/security-overview#github-secret-scanning). ## AI rules for building with Neon 🤖 We've released official rules (.mdc files) to help AI-powered development tools better understand and generate Neon-related code. These rules cover Neon Auth implementation, serverless deployment best practices, and Drizzle ORM integration. Try them out in Cursor or any AI tool that supports custom context rules. [View the rules repository](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/ai-rules). ## Neon Auth added to MCP Server 🛠️ We've also added a new `provision_neon_auth` command to the [Neon MCP Server](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/mcp-server-neon) that automates setting up [Neon Auth](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-auth) in your Neon projects. This tool: - Creates the necessary auth schema and tables - Configures Stack Auth integration - Provides all required environment variables and credentials Try it out in any IDE or AI tool that supports the [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/agents-and-tools/mcp). Just ask to "set up authentication for my Neon project" and the MCP Server will handle the rest. ## "LAST" login indicator We've added a simple **LAST** tag on our login screen that shows which authentication method you previously used. No more guessing which login method to choose when returning to Neon! ![Login screen showing a LAST indicator on the Google login option](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/last-indicator-image.png)
**Fixes & improvements** - **Neon Console** - Updated AWS region names to match their official AWS identifiers (e.g., "AWS US East 1" instead of "AWS US East"), making it easier to identify familiar regions when creating a new project. ![AWS region selector showing numbered regions](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/aws_regions_image.png) - The **Connect to your database** modal on the **Project Dashboard** now remembers your last selected connection snippet (like Node.js, Python, psql, etc.), automatically showing your preferred connection snippet when you return to the modal. - Improved SQL Editor responsiveness by unlocking the **Run** button more quickly after query execution. - **Neon API** Added consistent email validation across all endpoints (1-256 characters). - **Neon CLI** The `create-app` command has been removed. - **1Password integration** Improved how connection strings are saved in 1Password; it now stores the complete connection string in a single field for easier copy/paste functionality. - **Organization billing** Added support for organizations to [downgrade](https://neon.com/docs/manage/orgs-manage#downgrade-to-free-plan) to the Free plan, with clear visibility into any applicable limitations before downgrading. - **Neon on Azure** Added support for changing your Neon plan directly via the Azure portal. See [Changing your plan](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/billing-azure-marketplace#changing-your-pricing-plan) for instructions.
--- ### 2025-03-07 ## A new Neon MCP Server command 🛠️ We're continuing to build [Neon MCP Server](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/mcp-server-neon) capabilities. This week we added support for a new `get_connection_string` command that returns your database connection string. If you haven't tried the Neon MCP Server yet, follow one of our guides to get started. Spin up databases instantly, run queries, and perform migrations using natural language in any IDE or AI tool that supports the [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/agents-and-tools/mcp). - [Cursor & Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/guides/cursor-mcp-neon) - [Claude Desktop & Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/guides/neon-mcp-server) - [Cline & Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/guides/cline-mcp-neon) - [Windsurf & Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/guides/windsurf-mcp-neon) ### Track your Neon Projects in Slack 💬 We've been fine-tuning the Neon App for Slack that we first introduced back in January. If you haven't tried it yet, see the [documentation](https://neon.com/docs/manage/slack-app) for setup instructions. Here are the commands it supports to help you manage and monitor your Neon projects: - `/neon auth` - Connect Slack to your Neon account - `/neon projects` - List your Neon projects - `/neon usage` - Show overall resource usage for your account - `/neon help` - List all available commands - `/neon status` - Check the current status of Neon's cloud service - `/neon feedback` - Share your thoughts and suggestions about the Neon App for Slack - `/neon projects usage` - Show resource usage for a specific project - `/neon projects shared` - List all projects shared with you - `/neon invite user` - Invite users to your organization We'd love to hear your feedback. Use the `/neon feedback` command in Slack to share your thoughts. ## Get started faster with new Neon projects ⚡ We've added a **Getting started** widget to the **Project Dashboard** to help you set up new Neon projects faster. You'll see this widget whenever you create a new Neon project. It provides quick access to getting started actions and instructions: - **Connect to your database** – Easily find your database connection details. - **Import your data** – Bring your data to Neon with a few clicks. - **Get sample data** – Load sample datasets to experiment with Neon. - **View database contents** – Manage tables and data directly from the dashboard. ![Get started with a new Neon project](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/get_started_widget.png) ## Neon's bug bounty program is now public 🕵️‍♂️ Neon's [bug bounty program](https://hackerone.com/neon_bbp) on HackerOne is now open to the public! After a successful private launch, we're now inviting security researchers to test our platform, identify vulnerabilities, and earn rewards. [Read the announcement to learn more](https://neon.com/blog/neons-bug-bounty-program-with-hackerone-goes-public).
**Fixes & improvements** - **Neon Console** We've repositioned the "new query" button in the Neon SQL Editor, bringing it a little closer to the action. You'll now find it at the top of the editor. ![sql editor new query button](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/new_query_button.png) - **Postgres extension update** The PostgreSQL Anonymizer (`anon`) extension, which was not officially supported in Neon but enabled for some users for evaluation, will be removed. Data anonymization support continues to be on our 2025 roadmap. We will contact known `anon` extension users directly by email before we remove the extension. If you are using the `anon` extension and have questions or concerns, please reach out to [Neon Support](https://console.neon.tech/app/projects?modal=support). - **Drizzle Studio update** We updated the Drizzle Studio integration that powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console to version 1.0.17. For the latest improvements and fixes, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md). - **Neon GitHub Actions update** The [Neon Create Branch Action](https://github.com/marketplace/actions/neon-create-branch-github-action) was refactored to use the GitHub [typescript-action template](https://github.com/actions/typescript-action), and the version was updated to `v6`. The new version includes new and modified field names.
--- ### 2025-02-28 ## São Paulo AWS region now generally available 🇧🇷 Neon is now generally available in AWS's São Paulo region (`sa-east-1`). Create projects in the São Paulo region for lower latency access from South America and to keep your data within Brazil. See all our supported [Regions](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/regions). ## Transfer projects between organizations 🔄 You can now transfer projects from one organization to another directly from the Neon Console. Organization admins can move projects to any organization they're a member of, making it easier to manage projects across different organizations. ![Transfer between organizations](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/org_transfer.png) See [Transfer projects to an organization](https://neon.com/docs/manage/orgs-project-transfer) to learn more. ## Create users directly from Neon Auth Following last week's Neon Auth Beta release, we've now added the ability to create new users directly from the Neon Console. Add test users to your project without leaving your database environment; get started trying out Neon Auth with users right away. ![Create user in Neon Auth](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon_auth_create_user.png) See [About Neon Auth](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-auth) to learn more. ## Manage your database from Cline or Windsurf Following last week's guides for [Cursor](https://neon.com/guides/cursor-mcp-neon) and [Claude Desktop](https://neon.com/guides/neon-mcp-server), you can now manage your Neon database directly from Cursor or Claude Desktop using natural language, made possible by the [Neon Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server](https://github.com/neondatabase/mcp-server-neon). ![Neon MCP server on cursor](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_cline.png) Learn how in these new guides: - [Getting started with Cline and Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/guides/cline-mcp-neon) - [Getting started with Windsurf and Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/guides/windsurf-mcp-neon) ## Scheduled updates for Business plan accounts A few weeks ago, we announced _scheduled updates_ for Neon, which include Postgres version upgrades, security patches, and Neon feature enhancements. Updates only take a few seconds and are applied at the scheduled time or the next time your compute restarts. Updates for Business plan accounts will start rolling out next week. You can check for updates notices and choose a preferred update window. [Learn how](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates#updates-on-paid-plans). ![Paid plan updates UI](https://neon.com/docs/manage/paid_plan_updates.png) _Computes larger than 8 CU or configured to scale beyond 8 CU are not updated automatically._ For more information about updates, see our [Updates documentation](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates). If you have questions, please reach out to us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/92vNTzKDGp) or [contact Neon Support](https://console.neon.tech/app/projects?modal=support). ## Early Access Program now available for organizations 🔓 Organization admins can now enable Early Access for their entire organization. Once enabled, all organization members can preview upcoming Neon features across their organization's projects. ![Early Access settings for organizations](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/org_early_acces.png) Read more about the [Early Access Program](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/early-access). ## Postgres version updates We updated supported Postgres versions to [14.17](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/14.17/), [15.12](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/15.12/), [16.8](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/16.8/), and [17.4](https://www.postgresql.org/docs/release/17.4/), respectively. When a new minor version is available on Neon, it is applied the next time your compute restarts (for any reason). For more about how we handle Postgres version upgrades, refer to our [Postgres version support policy](https://neon.com/docs/postgresql/postgres-version-policy).
**Fixes & improvements** - **Neon Console** - **Improved concurrent operations in Console** Recent improvements to concurrency handling in the API are now reflected in the Console. Buttons and controls are only disabled when strictly necessary, making it easier to work with multiple branches and endpoints simultaneously. - Restricted Neon Auth installation and removal to organization admins only - **Drizzle Studio update** We updated the Drizzle Studio integration that powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console to version 1.0.15. For the latest improvements and fixes, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md). - **API Updates** Updated the `@neondatabase/api-client` package to include Neon Auth API endpoints - **Neon serverless driver** Updated dependencies in the [Neon serverless driver](https://neon.com/docs/serverless/serverless-driver) to address security advisories. If you use the driver in your applications, we recommend updating it to the latest version. - **Fixes** - Fixed performance issues with database and role operations by preventing duplicate API requests - Improved the **Restore** UI to preserve your selections when switching between restore options - Fixed an issue where connection strings could show the `postgres` role instead of Neon's `neondb_owner` when working with migrated databases - Fixed inconsistent storage usage reporting for free tier accounts, ensuring the Billing page now correctly shows total storage usage instead of GB-months
--- ### 2025-02-21 ## Neon Auth is here! Get authentication in a couple of clicks After a successful Early Access period, Neon Auth is now available in **Beta** to all users! Set up authentication for your application without writing integration code; Neon Auth automatically syncs user profiles from your auth provider straight to your Neon database. ![Neon Auth Quick Start setup screen](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_auth_quickstart.png) What you get: - Query **user profiles directly from your database** using the `neon_auth.users_sync` table - Use our **complete API** to create integrations automatically, add users, and transfer ownership - Get up and running with a **pre-configured Stack Auth project** that Neon manages, with the option to transfer it to your Stack Auth account later Get started: - Set up your auth integration in the Neon Console with our Quick Start or connect your existing Stack Auth project - Explore our [sample Todo app](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/neon-auth-demo-app) showing Neon Auth with [Drizzle ORM](https://orm.drizzle.team) - Check out the [documentation](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-auth) for full details _Currently supporting [Stack Auth](https://stack-auth.com/), with more providers planned._ ## Private Networking is generally available Neon's **Private Networking** feature, which enables secure database connections via AWS PrivateLink, is now generally available and self-serve. This feature keeps traffic between your client application and Neon database within AWS's private network, bypassing the public internet. This feature is available on our Business and Enterprise plans, but if you're on our Launch or Scale plan and want to try it out, you can request a trial from your Neon organization **Settings** page. The GA release includes Neon API and CLI support for self-serve setup and management of Private Networking. See our [Neon Private Networking](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-private-networking) guide for details. ## Database Branching for Vercel Preview Environments For users who come to Neon through Vercel: the **Neon Postgres Native Integration**, available from the [Vercel Marketplace](https://vercel.com/marketplace), now supports **database branching for preview environments**. You can now configure your integration to automatically create a dedicated database branch for each Vercel preview deployment. This lets you preview your application and database changes together without touching your production database or setting up a separate development database. To get started, see [Vercel Native Integration Previews](https://neon.com/docs/guides/vercel-native-integration-previews). ## Active Queries and Query History views open to all The **Active Queries** and **Query History** views in the Neon Console are now out of Early Access and available to all users. You can find them on the **Monitoring** page in your Neon project. ![Neon query history](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/query_history_relnotes.png) - The **Active Queries** view displays up to 100 currently running queries for the selected **Branch**, **Compute**, and **Database**. - The **Query History** view shows the top 100 previously run queries for the selected **Branch**, **Compute**, and **Database**. Queries can be sorted by **Frequency** or **Average time**. For more about these views, see [Monitor active queries](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/monitor-active-queries) and [Monitor query history](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/monitor-query-history). ## Scheduled updates for Launch, Scale, and Business plans A few weeks ago, we announced _scheduled updates_ for Neon, which include Postgres version upgrades, security patches, and Neon feature enhancements. Updates, which take only a few seconds, are applied at the scheduled time or the next time your compute restarts. Updates for Launch and Scale Plan users will start rolling out next week. You can check for updates notices and choose a preferred update window. [Learn how](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates#updates-on-paid-plans). ![Paid plan updates UI](https://neon.com/docs/manage/paid_plan_updates.png) **Business plan users** can expect **update notices** to start appearing next week on the **Updates** page shown above. We aim to provide 7 days' notice for updates on paid plans. Please select a preferred update window. [Learn how](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates#updates-on-paid-plans). We also support checking for update notices and setting update windows programmatically using the [Neon API](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates#check-for-updates-using-the-neon-api). For more information about updates, see our [Updates documentation](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates). If you have questions, please reach out to us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/92vNTzKDGp) or [contact Neon Support](https://console.neon.tech/app/projects?modal=support). ## Manage your database from Cursor or Claude Desktop You can now manage your Neon database directly from Cursor or Claude Desktop using natural language, made possible by the [Neon Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server](https://github.com/neondatabase/mcp-server-neon). ![Neon MCP server on cursor](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_cursor.png) Learn how in these new guides: - [AI-assisted database migrations with Cursor and Neon MCP Server](https://neon.com/guides/cursor-mcp-neon) - [Getting started with Neon MCP Server with Claude Desktop](https://neon.com/guides/neon-mcp-server) ## Chat with Neon AI while you code In case you missed it, Neon now offers Copilot Chat extensions for GitHub and VS Code. ![GitHub Copilot extensions](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/copilot_extension.png) **Install them now:** - [GitHub](https://github.com/marketplace/neon-database) - [VS Code](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=buildwithlayer.neon-integration-expert-15j6N). Currently, the extensions support chatting with the Neon documentation. Support for operations like creating branches, creating databases, and running migrations is coming soon.
**Fixes & improvements** - **Neon Console** - Replaced the **Project creation** page in the Neon Console with a simplified project creation modal. - Added placeholder support to the **Projects** page in the Neon Console to indicate when projects are still loading into the list view. - The **Tables** page in the Neon Console is powered by a Drizzle Studio integration. You can now check the Drizzle Studio integration version in your browser by inspecting the Tables page. For example, in Chrome, right-click, select **Inspect**, and go to the **Console** tab to view the current `Tables version`. You can cross-reference this version with the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md) to track enhancements and fixes. - **Go SDK** - A new version of the community-developed [Neon Go SDK (v0.13.0)](https://github.com/kislerdm/neon-sdk-go) has been released. Thank you [@kislerdm](https://github.com/kislerdm). - **Neon Postgres Previews Integration for Vercel** - Addressed an issue where Vercel preview deployments would be canceled if environment variables in Vercel were already set with the correct values. - **Fixes** - Fixed an issue on the **Integrations** page in the Neon Console where checkboxes on the **Settings** tab in the Vercel integration drawer did not update when toggled.
--- ### 2025-02-14 ## London AWS region now generally available 🇬🇧 ❤️ Neon is now generally available in AWS's London region (eu-west-2). Create projects in the London region for lower latency access from the UK and to keep your data within the United Kingdom. ![London region selection in Neon Console](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/london_region.png) See all our supported [Regions](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/regions). ## Datadog integration now generally available 🎉 Our Datadog integration has graduated from beta and is now generally available for Scale and Business plan users. The integration lets you monitor your Neon database performance, resource utilization, and system health directly from Datadog's observability platform. ![Datadog integration](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/datadog_header.png) Learn more about setting up the integration and available metrics in our [Datadog integration guide](https://neon.com/docs/guides/datadog). ## Inbound Logical Replication is also GA 🔄 Inbound logical replication (replicating data to Neon), where Neon is configured as a subscriber in a Postgres logical replication setup, is now GA. This feature lets you perform live data migrations to Neon from external Postgres sources such as AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL, or any other platform running Postgres. To try it out, get started with one of our [Logical Replication Guides](https://neon.com/docs/guides/logical-replication-guide#replicate-data-to-neon). ## MAX connection limit added to Connections graph We've enhanced the **Connections count** graph in the Monitoring page to display your compute's maximum connection limit. This makes it easier to visualize how many connections you're using relative to your compute's capacity. ![Maximum connections monitoring](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/max_connections_monitoring.png) The new **MAX** line shows your connection ceiling based on your compute size, helping you: - Monitor connection usage relative to your limit - Make informed decisions about implementing connection pooling For more details about monitoring connections, see [Monitoring](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/monitoring-page#connections-count). ## Neon Auth improvements for Early Access users We've made several enhancements to Neon Auth during the Early Access period: - **Neon-managed Stack Auth**: You can now automatically provision a pre-configured Stack Auth project with recommended security settings - **Post-setup guidance**: Added real-world examples showing how to relate user data with the rest of your application - **Schema improvements**: Updated the `users_sync` table schema to include an `updated_at` field for better tracking of synchronization status - **Transfer ownership**: For Neon-managed Stack Auth projects created using the Quickstart option, you can later decide to transfer ownership to your own Stack Auth account, at any time. For Early Access users already using Neon Auth, these improvements make it easier to get started. Join our [Early Access Program](https://console.neon.tech/app/settings/early-access) to try Neon Auth, or read the [docs](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-auth) to learn more. ## Scheduled updates for Launch & Scale accounts A few weeks ago, we announced _scheduled updates_ for Neon, including Postgres version upgrades, security patches, and Neon feature enhancements. Updates, which take only a few seconds, are applied at the scheduled time or the next time your compute restarts. Launch and Scale Plan users will start seeing update notices early next week. We aim to provide 7 days' notice for updates on paid plans. You can choose a preferred update window. [Learn how](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates#updates-on-paid-plans). ![Paid plan updates UI](https://neon.com/docs/manage/paid_plan_updates.png) We also support checking for scheduled updates and configuring update windows programmatically using the [Neon API](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates#check-for-updates-using-the-neon-api). We plan to introduce scheduled updates for Business and Enterprise accounts toward the end of this month. For more information about scheduled updates, see our [Updates documentation](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates). If you have questions, please reach out to us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/92vNTzKDGp) or [contact Neon Support](https://console.neon.tech/app/projects?modal=support).
**Fixes & improvements** - **Neon Console** - Improved the restore branch dialog by adding text wrapping for long branch names to avoid horizontal scrolling - Fixed an issue where the **Metrics** tab in the Monitoring section would remain in a perpetual loading state
--- ### 2025-02-07 ## Monitor queries in the Neon Console Currently available to members in our [Early Access Program](https://console.neon.tech/app/settings/early-access), you can now monitor your active queries and query history from the **Monitoring** page in your Neon project. ![Neon query history](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/query_history_relnotes.png) - The **Active Queries** view displays up to 100 currently running queries for the selected **Branch**, **Compute**, and **Database**. - The **Query History** view shows the top 100 previously run queries for the selected **Branch**, **Compute**, and **Database**. Queries can be sorted by **Frequency** or **Average time**. For more about these new monitoring options, see [Monitor active queries](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/monitor-active-queries) and [Monitor query history](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/monitor-query-history). ## Save your connection details to 1Password If you've got the [1Password](https://1password.com/) browser extension, you can now save your database connection details to 1Password directly from the Neon Console. In your **Project Dashboard**, click **Connect**, then click **Save in 1Password**. ![1Password button on connection modal](https://neon.com/docs/connect/1_password_button.png) ## Renamed Neon Authorize to Neon RLS We've renamed our JWT-based authorization feature to **Neon RLS** to better reflect its core value: connecting your authentication provider's JWTs with Postgres Row-Level Security (RLS) policies. You can now find this feature under **Settings > RLS Authorization** in the Neon Console. ![RLS in the Settings page](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/rls_authorize.png) Learn more about Neon RLS or try our tutorial. ## Renamed Neon Identity to Neon Auth We've also renamed our Early Access auth integration feature to **Neon Auth**. Neon Auth lets you automatically sync user profiles from your authentication provider to your database. Learn more about it in [Neon Auth](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-auth). Or sign up to the [Early Access Program](https://console.neon.tech/app/settings/early-access) to try it out. ## Scheduled updates on Free & coming soon to Launch and Scale Two weeks ago, we announced _scheduled updates_ for Neon, including Postgres version upgrades, security patches, and Neon feature enhancements. This week, we introduced the **Updates** page in your **Project Settings**. Free Plan users get update notices 24 hours in advance. Updates, which take only a few seconds, are applied at the scheduled time or the next time your compute restarts. ![Free plan updates UI](https://neon.com/docs/manage/free_plan_updates.png) Launch and Scale Plan users will start seeing update notices in another week or so. We aim to provide 7 days' notice for updates on paid plans. Paid users can also choose a preferred update window; you can do that now, well ahead of any planned updates. ![Paid plan updates UI](https://neon.com/docs/manage/paid_plan_updates.png) We also support checking for scheduled updates using the [Neon API](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates#check-for-updates-using-the-neon-api). For more information about scheduled updates, see our [Updates documentation](https://neon.com/docs/manage/updates). If you have questions, please reach out to us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/92vNTzKDGp) or [contact Neon Support](https://console.neon.tech/app/projects?modal=support).
**Fixes & improvements** - **Postgres extension updates** We updated the [pg_mooncake](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg_mooncake) extension version to 0.1.1. If you installed this extension previously and want to upgrade to the latest version, please refer to [Update an extension version](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg-extensions#update-an-extension-version) for instructions. - **Time Travel connections** Ephemeral computes, used for [Time Travel connections](https://neon.com/docs/guides/time-travel-assist), now use a compute size of 0.50 CU (2 GB RAM). This is up from the 0.25 CU size used previously. For more, see [Time Travel — Billing considerations](https://neon.com/docs/guides/time-travel-assist#billing-considerations). - **Console updates** - We've updated the **Usage** section on the **Billing** page to make it easier to track your plan allowances, extras, and total usage. - The **Schema-only branch** option on the **Create new branch modal** is now disabled when you reach the root branch limit for your project. For details, see [Schema-only branches allowances](https://neon.com/docs/guides/branching-schema-only#schema-only-branch-allowances). - **Support for CREATE ROLE ... NOLOGIN** Neon now supports creating Postgres roles with the `NOLOGIN` attribute. This allows you to define roles that cannot authenticate but can be granted privileges. ```sql CREATE ROLE my_role NOLOGIN; ``` Roles with `NOLOGIN` are commonly used for permission management. Support for `NOLOGIN` was also extended to the Neon API and CLI: - The Neon API [Create role](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/branches/create-project-branch-role) endpoint now has a `no_login` attribute. - The Neon CLI [`neon roles create`](https://neon.com/docs/cli/roles#create) command now supports a `--no-login` option. - **CLI support for schema-only branches** We added CLI support for our recently introduced [schema-only branches](https://neon.com/docs/guides/branching-schema-only) feature. You can now create a schema-only branch from the CLI using the `--schema-only` option with the [`neon branches create`](https://neon.com/docs/cli/branches#create) command. ```bash neon branches create --schema-only ``` - **Branch archiving** Neon now limits each project to 100 unarchived branches. Branches older than 14 days and inactive for more than 24 hours are automatically archived to cost-efficient storage. No action is needed to unarchive a branch; it happens automatically when accessed, usually without noticeable performance impact. If you exceed the 100-unarchived branch limit, Neon will archive branches more quickly to stay within the limit. To learn more, see [Branch archiving](https://neon.com/docs/guides/branch-archiving). - **Vercel Native Integration** Fixed an authentication issue that prevented creating another user from a Vercel team in Neon. - **Vercel Previews Integration** - The [Neon Vercel Previews Integration](https://neon.com/docs/guides/vercel-previews-integration) now supports deployments to [Vercel custom environments](https://vercel.com/docs/deployments/custom-environments). However, [automated branch deletion](https://neon.com/docs/guides/vercel-previews-integration#automatic-deletion) does not remove environment variables created by the Neon integration in custom environments. These variables must be deleted manually in the Vercel dashboard. - Fixed an issue where preview deployments in Vercel custom environments were incorrectly recreated in the preview environment instead of the intended custom environment. Additionally, addressed a problem where preview deployments triggered via the [Vercel CLI](https://vercel.com/docs/cli) failed to be recreated due to missing Git information in the Get Deployment API response. Deployments now correctly redeploy when Git information is unavailable. - For Neon branches created for Vercel preview deployments, we now show the Vercel preview deployment URL and the associated GitHub pull request on the **Branches** page in the Neon Console. - **Fixes** - Resolved an issue where the **System operations** tab on the **Monitoring** page could display system operations from more than one project when switching between projects. - Resolved an issue where the branches list in the Neon Console did not immediately update after restoring a branch. - Fixed a time format issue on the project settings **Updates** page where displayed time values were inconsistent, with one shown in UTC and another in local time. - Fixed an issue related to resetting account passwords and changing account emails. - Fixed a concurrency issue where two branches created from the same parent in close succession collided. Previously, the operations on the parent did not complete fast enough for both create branch operations to work. - Fixed an email validation issue on the **Feedback** form in the Neon Console. - Fixed an issue in the **Neon SQL Editor** where the compute status in the compute drop-down menu remained _Idle_ after running a query.
--- ### 2025-01-31 ### The Neon App for Slack is available for early access ![Neon App for Slack](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/slack_app.png) The Neon App for Slack helps you stay connected to your Neon Serverless Postgres databases. Here's what you can do with it: - 📈 Track compute and storage usage in real time - 🔔 Get alerts when your database approaches its performance limits - 🟢 Quickly check the Neon platform's status We'd love to hear your feedback. Use the `/neon feedback` command in Slack to share your thoughts and feature requests. 👉 See the [documentation](https://neon.com/docs/manage/slack-app) for setup instructions. ## Scheduled updates on the Free Plan starting soon Last week, we announced that Neon is introducing scheduled updates, starting with Free Plan accounts. These updates include Postgres version upgrades, security patches, and Neon feature enhancements. Your project's computes will be updated automatically at a scheduled date and time. While updates need a compute restart, it only takes a few seconds to complete. Free Plan accounts will start seeing update notices in their projects' settings on a new **Updates** page in early February, at least 24 hours before any scheduled update. Update notices for Neon's paid plans will start rolling out in the second week of February, with at least 7 days' notice before a planned update. Stay tuned for more details. ### Protect sensitive data with schema-only branches You can now create schema-only branches that copy just the database schema from a source branch, without any data. This is ideal for working with confidential information. Instead of copying sensitive data, create a branch with just the database structure and add your own randomized or anonymized test data. It's a secure and compliant way for your team to develop and test using Neon branches. To learn more, see [Schema-only branches](https://neon.com/docs/guides/branching-schema-only). Schema-only branches are currently available through our Early Access Program. [Learn how to join](https://neon.com/docs/introduction/early-access). ### Project-scoped API keys from the Console Recently, we added support for project-scoped API keys for your Neon Organization. These keys provide member-level authorization, scoped to a particular project. First available only via API, you can now create them from the Neon Console as well, for better visibility and management. ![project-scoped API key from the Console](https://neon.com/docs/manage/project-scoped-from-console.png) Learn more about [creating project-scoped API keys](https://neon.com/docs/manage/api-keys#create-project-scoped-organization-api-keys). ## Support for the postgres_fdw extension Neon now supports the `postgres_fdw` (foreign data wrapper) extension. This extension lets you integrate with remote Postgres databases by defining foreign tables that map to tables in external databases. You can then query remote data as if it were stored locally. Check out our [guide](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/postgres_fdw) to learn more. ## pg_cron is now available for all users The `pg_cron` extension is now available to everyone using Neon. Before, you needed a paid plan and help from Neon Support to use it. See [Enable the pg_cron extension](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg_cron#enable-the-pgcron-extension) to get started.
**Fixes & improvements** - **Drizzle Studio update** We updated the Drizzle Studio integration that powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console to version 1.0.12. For the latest improvements and fixes, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md). - **Console updates** Added a clear banner in the SQL Editor's results pane when running Time Travel queries to show that you're viewing historical data. ![time travel banner in SQL Editor](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/time_travel_banner.png) - **Postgres extension updates** - Neon now lets you install the previous version of `pgvector`, which is one version behind the latest supported version. For example, if Neon's latest supported `pgvector` version is 0.8.0, you can install the prior version, 0.7.4, by specifying the version number: ```sql CREATE EXTENSION vector VERSION '0.7.4'; ``` For more, see [Use a previous version of pgvector](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pgvector#use-a-previous-version-of-pgvector). - The `pgx_ulid` extension (0.2.0) is now available for Postgres 17. To install it, run: ```sql CREATE EXTENSION pgx_ulid;` ``` - **Neon API** Newly created Neon API keys are now prefixed with `napi_`. This change improves security by making it possible to use secret scanning mechanisms that rely on identifiable markers. Existing API keys remain valid. If you want to use the new format, you can generate a new API key. For instructions, see [API keys](https://neon.com/docs/manage/api-keys#creating-api-keys). - **Fixes** - Fixed a bug where you might see an empty error screen when changing your email or resetting your password. - Fixed an issue where the SQL Editor sometimes ran queries on the main branch instead of your selected branch.
--- ### 2025-01-24 ### Neon Chat for Visual Studio Code The [Neon Chat for Visual Studio Code](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=buildwithlayer.neon-integration-expert-15j6N) extension is now available in the GitHub Marketplace. This AI-powered assistant lets you chat with the latest Neon documentation without leaving your IDE. Get answers to common questions like: - _How to create a project?_ - _How can I get started with the Neon API?_ - _How do I create a branch using the Neon CLI?_ ![Neon Chat for Visual Studio Code](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/neon_chat_visual_studio.png) ### Scheduled updates coming soon 📅 Neon is introducing scheduled updates, starting with Free Plan accounts and later expanding to Paid Plans. These updates will cover Postgres updates, security patches, and Neon feature enhancements, automatically applied to your project's computes. Here's what to expect: - Updates aren't new, but now they'll be scheduled so you'll know when they're coming and won't fall behind on important maintenance. - Updates require a compute restart, but restarts are quick and automatic, taking just a few seconds. - If your computes scale to zero & restart regularly, available updates will be applied on compute restart, removing the need for "scheduled" updates. - You'll be able to track scheduled updates in your project settings. - Free Plan accounts will have updates scheduled in advance for a specific day and time, while Paid Plan accounts will be able to choose a preferred update window. Stay tuned for specific details about when scheduled updates will roll out. Free Plan users can expect to see scheduled updates first, starting in early February. Scheduled updates on Paid Plans will roll out later, with updates for large compute sizes (> 8 CU) rolling out last. ### Connect to external Postgres databases with the `dblink` extension Neon now supports accessing external Postgres databases using the [dblink](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/dblink) extension. `dblink` lets you easily connect to other Postgres databases and run queries on them. It's a good choice for quick, one-off queries or situations where you need data from a remote database but don't want to configure a foreign data wrapper. ### Support for the `pg_repack` extension The Postgres [pg_repack](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg_repack) extension is now available on paid Neon plans upon request. This extension helps you remove bloat from tables and indexes while optionally restoring the physical order of clustered indexes , all without requiring an exclusive lock during processing. This extension is currently available only on paid Neon plans. To enable `pg_repack`, [open a support ticket](https://console.neon.tech/app/projects?modal=support) and include your endpoint ID and the database name where you'd like the extension enabled. ### Meet "Instagres": No signup, instant Postgres ✨ Neon's architecture lets us do some pretty interesting things, like creating a Postgres database in less than a second (AI agents loves this, btw). To showcase this ability, we've built "Instagres," an app that lets you generate a Postgres database URL almost instantly; no sign up required. If you'd like to keep the database for more than an hour, you can transfer it to your Neon account. ![Instagres UI](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/instagres.png) Give it a try at [https://neon.new/](https://neon.new/) or by running `npx neon-new` in your terminal. **Update:** At the time of this release, the URL was instagres.com and the CLI was `npx instagres`; they are now neon.new and `npx neon-new`. The "Instagres" app is powered by Cloudflare, React Router, and DrizzleORM. If you like this feature or see different use cases for it, please let us know via the [Feedback](https://console.neon.tech/app/projects?modal=feedback) form in the Neon Console or our [feedback channel](https://discord.com/channels/1176467419317940276/1176788564890112042) on Discord. To learn more, read the [blog post](https://neon.com/blog/launch-postgres-in-your-browser-keep-it-on-neon). ### Pooled connection strings are now default in the Neon Console [Pooled connection strings](https://neon.com/docs/connect/connection-pooling) are now the default in the **Connection Details** widget in the Neon Console. Pooled connection strings include a `-pooler` option, which directs connections to a pooled connection port powered by PgBouncer. With support for up to 10,000 concurrent connections, connection pooling improves performance, reduces latency, and makes resource management more efficient for most applications. For specific tasks like `pg_dump` and other session-dependent operations like schema migrations, you can still get direct connection string at any time by disabling the connection pooling toggle in the **Connection Details** widget or by removing `-pooler` from your connection string manually. ![pooled connection string](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/connection_pooler.png) ## A new version of the Neon Python SDK Neon's [Python SDK](https://pypi.org/project/neon-api/), which is a wrapper for the [Neon API](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api), has been updated to a new version (0.3.0). This new version updates the Python data types from Neon's API schema. This SDK simplifies integration of Python applications with Neon by providing methods to programmatically manage Neon API keys, projects, branches, databases, endpoints, roles, and operations.
**Fixes & improvements** - **Drizzle Studio update** The Drizzle Studio integration that powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console has been updated to version 1.0.11. For the latest improvements and fixes, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md). - **Console updates** **Increased concurrency limits**. Last week we announced increased Neon API operation concurrency limits on Neon's Free, Launch, and Scale plans. **This enhancement is now supported on all Neon plans**. As noted in last week's changelog: Previously, concurrent API operations within a Neon project (such as operations on different branches) could trigger a "project already has running operations" error, where one branch operation would block others. This improvement reduces the need to work around strict concurrency limits. However, we still recommend adding retry functionality to handle rare cases where an API operation fails due to ongoing operations. This change applies only to the Neon API. In the Neon Console, controls such as buttons that initiate new operations are still briefly disabled until ongoing operations are complete. Concurrency improvements will be reflected in the UI in a future release. - **Fixes** Fixed an issue with the **Create branch** button in the Neon Console. Previously, the button became disabled for unfinished project operations, including those that failed due to an error. Now, the button is disabled only for project operations in the canceling, running, or scheduling state.
--- ### 2025-01-17 ### Neon Copilot Extension The [Neon Database Copilot Extension](https://github.com/marketplace/neon-database) is now available in the GitHub Marketplace. This extension makes it easier to configure Neon for your repository. You can chat with the latest Neon documentation within the context of your repository! ![GitHub Copilot Extension](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/github_copilot_extension.png) Chat with curated Neon database documentation directly in GitHub Copilot and get answers to common questions like: - _How to create a project?_ - _How can I get started with the Neon API?_ - _How do integrate the Neon API into my GitHub repository._ **Setup instructions:** 1. Install the extension 2. Type `@neondatabase` in the chat to start interacting Coming soon, you'll be able to directly interact with Neon endpoints by simply asking questions. Additionally, new tools will enable you to create Neon databases directly from the chat interface. ### Schema Diff API Rounding out our schema diff features, Neon now supports a schema diff API endpoint (`compare_schema`), enabling programmatic comparison of database schemas between Neon branches. This addition complements our existing Schema Diff features available in the Console, CLI, and GitHub Action. **Example:** ```bash curl --request GET \ --url 'https://console.neon.tech/api/v2/projects/{project_id}/branches/{branch_id}/compare_schema?base_branch_id={base_branch_id}&db_name={db_name}' \ --header 'accept: application/json' \ --header 'authorization: Bearer $NEON_API_KEY' ``` For detailed documentation, see [Using the Schema Diff API](https://neon.com/docs/guides/schema-diff#using-the-neon-api). ## Postgres extension updates - The `pg_mooncake` extension has been updated to version 0.1.0. For details about this release, see the [release page](https://github.com/Mooncake-Labs/pg_mooncake/releases/tag/v0.1.0). To use the `pg_mooncake` extension with Neon, check out our [pg_mooncake guide](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg_mooncake) for more information. To upgrade from a previous version of the extension, follow the instructions in [Update an extension version](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pg-extensions#update-an-extension-version). - The `pg_embedding` extension, deprecated in September 2023, has been removed from Neon. This extension supported the Hierarchical Navigable Small World (HNSW) algorithm for vector similarity search in Postgres. HNSW support is now available in the [pgvector](https://neon.com/docs/extensions/pgvector) extension, which is also supported by Neon.
**Fixes & improvements** - **Drizzle Studio update** The Drizzle Studio integration that powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console has been updated. For the latest improvements and fixes, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md). - **Console updates** - Enhanced pagination controls on the **Branches** page now let you adjust rows per page and skip directly to first/last pages. - Billing period dates in the console are now consistently shown in UTC format. Previously, these dates were sometimes shown incorrectly due to timezone conversions. - The Datadog integration is now accessible from both the **Integrations** and **Monitoring** pages for all users, with availability based on your plan. - The Trust Center is now accessible from the Help Menu **(?)** in the Neon Console. Here you can learn about our security practices and access security documentation. - **Neon API** - The Create project API now defines Postgres 17 as the default version.✨ - **Increased concurrency limits**. We've increased Neon API operation concurrency limits. Previously, concurrent API operations within a Neon project (such as operations on different branches) could trigger a "project already has running operations" error, where one branch operation would block others. This improvement reduces the need to work around strict concurrency limits. However, we still recommend adding retry functionality to handle rare cases where an API operation fails due to ongoing operations. This enhancement is available on Neon's Free, Launch, and Scale plans and will soon roll out to all Neon plans. It applies only to the Neon API. In the Neon Console, controls such as buttons that initiate new operations are still briefly disabled until ongoing operations are complete. - We've added a new API endpoint to help you retrieve the total number of branches in a project. Use the following request to get the branch count for any project: ```bash GET /api/v2/projects/{project_id}/branches/count ``` Example response: ```bash { "count": 2 } ``` - **Neon CLI** The Neon CLI now creates projects with Postgres 17 by default ✨ - **Fixes** - Data sizes are now displayed as **kB**, **MB**, **GB** (instead of KiB, MiB, GiB) across our console, docs, and website. - Restored the ability for Enterprise customers to set custom scale-to-zero timeout periods. - Replaced incorrect "insufficient permissions" message with a loading indicator when Organization admins open a project's **Delete** page. - Prevented duplicate installations of the Neon GitHub integration for organizations and personal accounts.
--- ### 2025-01-10 🎉 **Happy New Year, everyone!** 🎉 We're excited to kick off 2025 and let you know that we're shipping again! 🚢 Here's to an amazing year ahead. Let's go! ### Postgres 17 for newly created Neon projects ![Create PG17 project](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/create_project_17.png) Postgres 17 is now the default for newly created Neon projects. Neon continues to support Postgres 14, 15, and 16, if you prefer to stick with those. For Neon's Postgres version support policy, see [Postgres Version Support](https://neon.com/docs/postgresql/postgres-version-policy). ### Support for pg_cron The Postgres `pg_cron` extension is now available on paid Neon plans upon request. This extension lets you schedule and manage periodic jobs directly in your Postgres database. To enable `pg_cron`, [open a support ticket](https://console.neon.tech/app/projects?modal=support) and include your endpoint ID and the database name where you'd like the extension enabled. Once added, you'll need to restart your compute to make it available. ### Higher connection limits for autoscaling configurations In Postgres, the `max_connections` setting controls the maximum number of simultaneous client connections the database server can handle. In Neon, this setting is configured based on your compute size configuration. Previously, with Neon's autoscaling feature, `max_connections` was defined by your minimum compute size only. To provide more available connections, `max_connections` is now set according to both your minimum and maximum compute size, allowing for much larger connection limits. For more information about how `max_connections` is configured for your Neon computes, see [Parameter settings that differ by compute size](https://neon.com/docs/reference/compatibility). ### PgBouncer default_pool_size now scales Neon supports connection pooling with [PgBouncer](https://www.pgbouncer.org/). Previously, Neon's PgBouncer configuration set the `default_pool_size` to a fixed value of `64`, which limited Postgres connections to 64 per user/database pair, regardless of the compute size. Now, the `default_pool_size` is dynamically set to `0.9 * max_connections`, enabling significantly more concurrent Postgres connections per user/database pair. Note that larger compute sizes benefit from higher `max_connections` limits, which result in a proportionally larger `default_pool_size`. For example, on an 8 CU compute with a `max_connections` limit of 3604, the `default_pool_size` increases from 64 to 3243 (`0.9 × 3604`). ### Neon Identity is now available in Early Access We're excited to announce Neon Identity, a new feature that automatically syncs user profiles from your auth provider straight to your Neon database. Eliminate custom integration code and focus on building. With Neon Identity, user profiles are synchronized to the `neon_identity.users_sync` table, making it easy to access user data without additional configuration. Join the Early Access Program to try it out. [Sign up here](https://console.neon.tech/app/settings/early-access). Check out our [docs](https://neon.com/docs/guides/neon-identity) to learn more. _Currently supporting Stack Auth, more providers coming soon._ ### More support for AI agents Neon is now available as a tool for AI agents on both **AgentStack** and **Composio**. [AgentStack](https://github.com/AgentOps-AI/AgentStack) lets you create AI agent projects from the command line. The Neon tool allows agents to create ephemeral or long-lived Postgres instances for structured data storage. View the Neon tool [here](https://github.com/AgentOps-AI/AgentStack/blob/main/agentstack/templates/crewai/tools/neon_tool.py) to see how an AI agent can create a Neon database in less than 500 ms, connect to the database, and run SQL DDL and DML statements. ```python @tool("Create Neon Project and Database") def create_database(project_name: str) -> str: """ Creates a new Neon project. (this takes less than 500ms) Args: project_name: Name of the project to create Returns: the connection URI for the new project """ try: project = neon_client.project_create(project={"name": project_name}).project connection_uri = neon_client.connection_uri( project_id=project.id, database_name="neondb", role_name="neondb_owner" ).uri return f"Project/database created, connection URI: {connection_uri}" except Exception as e: return f"Failed to create project: {str(e)}" ``` [Composio](https://composio.dev/) lets you connect 200+ tools to AI Agents, and it now supports Neon, enabling full integration between LLMs and AI agents and Neon's API. You can find the integration [here](https://composio.dev/tools?search=neon). ![Composio integration](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/composio.png) ### Neon Auth.js adapter We've introduced an [Auth.js](https://authjs.dev/) adapter for Neon, which enables storing user and session data in your Neon database. For adapter installation and setup instructions, see [Neon Adapter](https://authjs.dev/getting-started/adapters/neon) in the Auth.js docs. ### "Perplexity mode" for the Docs We've added an AI-powered "perplexity mode" to the [Neon Docs](https://neon.com/docs) site, providing a conversational interface to quickly get the answers you need. ![Perlexity mode for docs](https://neon.com/docs/changelog/perplexity_mode.png) Our AI chat assistant is built on various sources including the Neon Docs, the Neon Discord Server, and API docs, and it's updated daily. Click **Ask Neon AI** to try it out.
**Fixes & improvements** - **Drizzle Studio update** The Drizzle Studio integration that powers the **Tables** page in the Neon Console has been updated. For the latest improvements and fixes, see the [Neon Drizzle Studio Integration Changelog](https://github.com/neondatabase/neon-drizzle-studio-changelog/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md). - **Console updates** We adjusted billing period start dates in the console to use UTC time. Previously, timezone differences could cause the start date to display as the last day of the previous month. - **Private Networking** Fixed an issue where invalid VPC endpoint IDs would not be deleted. Invalid endpoint IDs are now transitioned to a deleted state after 24 hours and automatically removed at a later date. - **Neon API** The [List branches](https://neon.com/docs/reference/api/branches/list-project-branches) endpoint now supports sorting and pagination with the addition of `sort_by`, `sort_order`, `limit`, and `cursor` query parameters. The `sorted by` options include `updated_at`, `created_at`, or `name`, and `sort_order` options include `asc` and `desc`. After an initial call, pagination support lets you list the next or previous number of branches specified by the `limit` parameter. - **Neon API Client** The [TypeScript SDK for the Neon API](https://neon.com/docs/reference/typescript-sdk) was updated to a new version (1.11.4). The new version adds support for creating organization API keys. - **Logical Replication** Before dropping a database, Neon now drops any logical replication subscriptions defined in the database. - **Fixes** Fixed an issue that permitted installing the Neon GitHub integration for organizations or personal accounts where the integration was already installed.
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