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Space Cloud
Instant realtime APIs for any database on Kubernetes
Space Cloud delivers instant GraphQL and REST APIs over MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server, with realtime queries, event triggers, autoscaling and fine‑grained access control on Kubernetes.
Overview
Highlights
Instant GraphQL/REST APIs for multiple databases
Realtime queries and database‑triggered webhooks
Horizontal autoscaling with zero‑scale capability
Fine‑grained access control integrated with popular auth providers
Pros
- Eliminates most custom backend code
- Supports major relational and NoSQL databases
- Built‑in autoscaling and service‑mesh integration
- Provides both GraphQL and REST interfaces
Considerations
- Project is in maintenance mode with limited future development
- Requires Kubernetes expertise for deployment
- Community size smaller than competing BaaS solutions
- Custom business logic still needs external HTTP services
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Fit guide
Great for
- Teams building serverless apps on Kubernetes
- Projects needing realtime data synchronization
- Organizations that prefer a self‑hosted BaaS layer
- Developers wanting unified GraphQL and REST endpoints
Not ideal when
- Teams without Kubernetes infrastructure
- Projects that require active feature roadmap
- Users seeking a large, active community support
- Those looking for a fully managed SaaS offering
How teams use it
IoT telemetry dashboard
Realtime GraphQL queries stream sensor data directly to the UI without custom backend services.
Mobile app with instant CRUD
Developers expose secure REST endpoints for user profiles, enabling rapid feature rollout on iOS and Android.
Event‑driven order processing
Database inserts trigger webhooks that start serverless functions for payment and inventory updates.
Scalable file storage service
Integrates with S3/Google Cloud Storage to provide authenticated upload/download APIs that auto‑scale with demand.
Tech snapshot
Go98%
Scala1%
Shell1%
PowerShell1%
Dockerfile1%
Frequently asked questions
Which databases does Space Cloud support?
MongoDB, PostgreSQL (and compatible databases), MySQL (and compatible databases), and SQL Server.
How does autoscaling work?
Space Cloud leverages Kubernetes Horizontal Pod Autoscaler and can scale workloads down to zero when no requests are pending.
Can I add custom business logic?
Yes, you can expose custom HTTP services and invoke them through the same GraphQL/REST gateway.
Is there a managed hosting option?
Space Cloud is self‑hosted; the project does not provide a managed SaaS offering.
What is the current development status?
The repository is in maintenance mode; the maintainers suggest evaluating Hasura or Wundergraph for new projects.
Project at a glance
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- 3,998
- Watchers
- 3,998
- Forks
- 226
LicenseApache-2.0
Repo age6 years old
Last commit2 years ago
Primary languageGo
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