# VillageSQL

VillageSQL is an open-source, fully-compatible, extensible fork of MySQL 8.4. It introduces a robust extension framework that enables custom data types, custom indexes, and custom functions - similar to PostgreSQL but idiomatic to MySQL. VillageSQL is designed for the agentic AI era, providing zero-code-change migration from MySQL while adding powerful capabilities for AI, vector search, and modern database workloads.

## Key Features
- Drop-in MySQL replacement (zero code changes required)
- Extension framework for custom data types, indexes, and functions
- AI Extension with native vector search and LLM integration
- Fully compatible with existing MySQL tools, drivers, and ORMs
- Built by database experts from Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Oracle
- Backed by GV, Spark Capital, and FirstMark Capital

## Documentation

- [Agent Instructions](/AGENTS.md) - Standard format for autonomous coding agents
- [Project Tasks](/TODO.md) - Current project task tracking

## External Resources
- Website: https://villagesql.com
- Documentation: https://docs.villagesql.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/villagesql/villagesql-server
- Discord Community: https://discord.gg/KSr6whd3Fr