Introducing Nuvix: An Open-Source Backend Platform

Hey folks,
I’ve been working on a project for a while now called Nuvix – it’s an open-source backend platform built in TypeScript, kind of in the same space as Appwrite or Supabase, but with a different philosophy and structure.

The idea behind Nuvix is to give developers a backend that’s flexible like NoSQL, powerful like PostgreSQL, and developer-friendly out of the box. It’s designed to make backend architecture feel modular instead of monolithic.

Here’s what makes it different:

Three schema types:

• Document Schemas – NoSQL-like structure where you define attributes and indexes (no SQL needed, great for quick prototypes).
• Managed Schemas – PostgreSQL schemas that automatically handle permissions, RLS, and CRUD policies. You get SQL power with built-in security.
• Unmanaged Schemas – Raw PostgreSQL for full control, no automation — perfect if you know what you’re doing.

All three share the same API structure, so you can mix and match as your project grows.

It’s built in TypeScript using NestJS, PostgreSQL, Redis, and BullMQ under the hood.
There’s a Next.js-based console for managing everything, and the SDK is also written in TypeScript.

On top of the database APIs, Nuvix also includes:

• A Storage API with support for chunked and resumable uploads
• A Messaging API for SMS, email, and push notifications
• An Auth system for users and teams, with support for multiple login methods

Currently, I’m working on improving the documentation and polishing things up before expanding the SDKs.

If you’re into backend systems or like working with TypeScript and databases, I’d love any feedback or suggestions.
The repo is here: https://github.com/Nuvix-Tech/nuvix