Gel
6Category: Databases & BaaS
Overview
Gel is a next-generation graph-relational database (formerly EdgeDB) with a built-in migration system, expressive query language, and first-class TypeScript/Python support.
Primary Use Cases
Primary transactional database or backend layer for modern web, mobile, and serverless applications.
Replace costly cloud-managed DBaaS platforms with complete infrastructure ownership.
High-throughput caching, session management, or analytics data ingestion with persistent volume storage.
Key Features
- Low-latency data access and optimized I/O performance
- Automated container health checks and persistent volume mounting
- Built-in role-based access control and database authentication
- Straightforward backup and point-in-time recovery workflows with tug.sh
Container Specification
gel:latest
6
Automated Let's Encrypt (Caddy / Traefik)
Managed host volume mounts
How to Deploy Gel with tug.sh
Connect your Linux server
Run the 1-line tug.sh agent install command on any Ubuntu, Debian, or Rocky Linux VPS.
Select Gel from the Marketplace
Pick your domain name, configure custom environment variables if needed, and choose your persistent storage folder.
Click Deploy & Go Live
tug.sh pulls the container, sets up HTTPS certificates, configures the reverse proxy, and boots the service in under 60 seconds.
Deploy on Your Server
Experience effortless self-hosting. Deploy Gel on Hetzner, DigitalOcean, or your home lab with zero maintenance headaches.
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