What Neon shipped
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November 2026
October 2026
Neon Realtime entered public beta with live SQL subscriptions, and Free plan projects doubled database storage to 1 GB.
- October 30, 2026 · Gemini 4 Argon, Apple and Microsoft sign-in, HIPAA for backend services, new Functions templates, and more release - Oct 30, 2026
- October 23, 2026 · Jev on the AI Gateway, automatic top-up for AI Gateway credits, an OAuth provider for Managed Better Auth, and more release - Oct 23, 2026
- October 16, 2026 · Neon Realtime in public beta, new AI Gateway models, Stripe real-time sync, CJK search in Lakebase Search, and more release - Oct 16, 2026
Neon Realtime entered public beta, turning SQL queries into live queries via subscription.
- October 9, 2026 · All AI Gateway models with prepaid credits, backend features with your coding agent, and new ways to send feedback release - Oct 09, 2026
- October 2, 2026 · More storage for your 100 Free plan projects release - Oct 02, 2026
Free plan projects now get 1 GB of database storage, up from 0.5 GB, and existing projects adopt the new limit automatically.
September 2026
- September 25, 2026 · Object Storage branch reset, workload automation with Functions, and Realtime coming to Neon release - Sep 25, 2026
Resetting a branch from its parent now also rolls back its Object Storage. Workload automation with Functions and Realtime are also announced.
- September 18, 2026 · The Neon backend is generally available release - Sep 18, 2026
The Neon backend is generally available, extending Neon from serverless Postgres to a full backend where every branch is a complete copy.
- September 11, 2026 · Claimable Neon, @neon/tools, and more release - Sep 11, 2026
Claimable Neon lets agents provision projects that humans later claim, handling signup and email steps during an agent build. The release also introduces @neon/tools.
- September 4, 2026 · Neon backend in Europe, new AI Gateway models, Neon in Grok Bot, and CLI updates release - Sep 04, 2026
August 2026
- August 28, 2026 · Install Neon into your coding agent, new Neon backend guides, and MCP stalled-query checks release - Aug 28, 2026
Three new Neon CLI commands install and configure Neon in coding agents without manual steps. New backend guides and MCP stalled-query checks also shipped.
- August 21, 2026 · Faster Lakebase Search setup, Neon CLI updates, and a Neon MCP Claude connector release - Aug 21, 2026
Both Lakebase Search extensions can now be installed directly, simplifying setup.
- August 14, 2026 · Electric joins Neon, a Vercel AI SDK provider for the AI Gateway, and agent skills everywhere release - Aug 14, 2026
- August 7, 2026 · A new Console layout for the Neon backend, more AI Gateway models, API keys and multiple accounts in the Neon CLI, and more release - Aug 07, 2026
The Console sidebar has a new layout placing every branch-level backend service at the same level, and the CLI gained API key and multiple account support.
July 2026
- July 31, 2026 · Project-level permissions, new Neon backend guides, Lakebase Search resources, and more release - Jul 31, 2026
Permissions can now be set at the project level instead of applying across the entire organization. The release also adds backend guides and Lakebase Search resources.
- July 24, 2026 · Postgres diagnostics and snapshots in the Neon CLI, backend log querying, and more release - Jul 24, 2026
The neon inspect db command runs read-only Postgres diagnostics from the Neon CLI. The release also adds Postgres snapshots in the CLI and backend log querying.
- July 17, 2026 · Neon backend beta, a new TypeScript SDK, passkey support, and Git-style CLI diffs release - Jul 17, 2026
- July 10, 2026 · A new neon api CLI command, Cmd+K in the Console, and more release - Jul 10, 2026
The Neon CLI now includes an api command for calling Platform API routes from the terminal using the existing CLI login. Cmd+K was added to the Console.
- July 3, 2026 · Neon CLI enhancements, Neon Object Storage in the Files SDK, and more release - Jul 03, 2026
Recent Neon CLI additions include a branch-first dev loop. Neon Object Storage is also now available in the Files SDK.
June 2026
- June 26, 2026 · Agent skills for backend services, Lakebase Search GA, Postgres version updates, and more release - Jun 26, 2026
- June 19, 2026 · Refer a friend and earn credits, Neon backend private preview, and more release - Jun 19, 2026
A referral program is being piloted: sending a friend a referral link earns $5 in credits when they sign up and spend $5. The release also marks the Neon backend private preview.
- June 12, 2026 · Lakebase Search, CLI updates, and more release - Jun 12, 2026
Object Storage, an S3-compatible object store that branches with the database, is among three new backend services available in beta on Neon. Lakebase Search and CLI updates also ship.
- June 5, 2026 · Backend for apps and agents, Postgres 18 by default, and more release - Jun 05, 2026
May 2026
- May 29, 2026 · Neon is building the backend for apps and agents, and more release - May 29, 2026
Neon announces it is building a backend for apps and agents, previewing three new services. No availability details are given.
- May 22, 2026 · Higher manual snapshot limit on paid plans, Neon MCP branch forking, neon-for-agent-platforms skill, and Neon branching video release - May 22, 2026
- May 15, 2026 · Neon Auth updates, Neon Auth MCP tools, and Stripe Projects guide release - May 15, 2026
Neon Auth adds four new features, including Magic Link sign-in, along with new plugins and settings. Neon Auth MCP tools and a Stripe Projects guide also ship.
- May 8, 2026 · Faster writes with full-page writes disabled, snapshot pricing in effect, organization-wide two-factor authentication release - May 08, 2026
Writes across all projects are faster, with the optimization delivering up to 5x performance for write-heavy workloads by disabling full-page writes. Snapshot pricing takes effect and organization-wide two-factor authentication arrives.
- May 1, 2026 · Postgres 18 GA, organization spending limits API, US East NAT gateway and PrivateLink updates, plv8 deprecated, k6 load testing release - May 01, 2026
Postgres 18 is generally available with preview limitations lifted. An organization spending limits API, US East NAT gateway and PrivateLink updates, and k6 load testing also ship, and plv8 is deprecated.
April 2026
- April 24, 2026 · Organization spend limits, snapshot storage consumption API, One-click Neon MCP setup for Kiro, durable AI agents, and agent-readable docs release - Apr 24, 2026
Organizations can set a monthly spending limit from the Billing page, with email alerts when it is reached. A snapshot storage consumption API and one-click MCP setup for Kiro also arrive.
- April 17, 2026 · Neon Postgres plugin for OpenAI Codex, snapshot API size fields, Singapore region networking, and more release - Apr 17, 2026
The Neon Postgres plugin is available in the OpenAI Codex plugin directory, adding the Neon MCP Server. Snapshot API size fields and Singapore region networking also ship.
- April 10, 2026 · Neon Auth Plugins tab, Neon Skill for coding agents, Sentry and Neon MCP guide release - Apr 10, 2026
The Neon Auth page now has a Plugins tab for organization plugin settings such as limits, creator role, and invitations. The release also adds a coding agent skill and a Sentry and Neon MCP guide.
- April 3, 2026 · AI shortcuts in the Neon Docs, Postgres extension updates, Azure region deprecation, Mastra and Vercel AI SDK guides, and more release - Apr 03, 2026
Neon Docs pages gain a Copy page menu for Markdown or opening in chat tools. Postgres extension updates, an Azure region deprecation, and new guides are included.
March 2026
- March 27, 2026 · Cache prewarm, Stripe Projects integration, Neon Auth webhooks with Resend, and more release - Mar 27, 2026
Neon is now part of Stripe Projects, a Stripe CLI workflow for connecting an app to backends. The release also adds cache prewarm and Neon Auth webhooks with Resend.
- March 20, 2026 · One-command setup supports more agents, improved billing support, and more release - Mar 20, 2026
- March 13, 2026 · Unlimited org members on the Free plan, Neon Auth updates, and more release - Mar 13, 2026
Organizations on the Free plan can now add unlimited members. The release also includes Neon Auth updates.
- March 6, 2026 · Two-factor authentication, Data API Advisors, Neon Auth org settings, and more release - Mar 06, 2026
Two-factor authentication is now supported for accounts, requiring a 6-digit code from an authenticator once enabled. The release also adds Data API Advisors and Neon Auth org settings.
February 2026
- February 27, 2026 · Postgres version updates, TimescaleDB on PG 18, Claimable Postgres agent skill, and more release - Feb 27, 2026
- February 20, 2026 · Connect modal default, Cursor plugin, Neon CircleCI Orb, and more release - Feb 20, 2026
The Connect modal now defaults to the connection string so developers can copy it directly into their application. The release also adds a Cursor plugin and a Neon CircleCI Orb.
- February 13, 2026 · Add org members by domain, Neon MCP Server updates, and the Compute Autoscaling Report release - Feb 13, 2026
Organization admins can now add members by email domain, verifying one or more domains. The release also includes Neon MCP Server updates and a Compute Autoscaling Report.
- February 6, 2026 · Track usage programmatically, simpler MCP Server setup, and new PG18 extension support release - Feb 06, 2026
A new consumption history API for usage-based plans is available on all paid plans, including Launch. MCP Server setup was simplified and PG18 extension support added.
January 2026
- January 30, 2026 · Neon Auth SDK simplified, Instagres REST API, and more release - Jan 30, 2026
The server-side Neon Auth SDK for Next.js applications receives a major update with unified entry points. An Instagres REST API is also released.
- January 23, 2026 · Agent Skills, Data API provisioning, and faster docs release - Jan 23, 2026
Agent Skills can be installed to give coding assistants guidance on Neon best practices, connection methods, and ORM setup.
- January 16, 2026 · Neon Auth on Vercel previews, neon init enhancements, and more release - Jan 16, 2026
Vercel managed and Neon managed integrations now provision Neon Auth on preview branches automatically when enabled.
- January 9, 2026 · Connection pooling graphs, GitHub Action enhancements, and Neon VS Code Extension release - Jan 09, 2026
New graphs monitor pooled connections, which use PgBouncer to share a smaller pool of database connections. GitHub Action enhancements and a VS Code extension ship.
- January 2, 2026 · Help shape what we build in 2026 release - Jan 02, 2026
The entry is a New Year message from the team inviting feedback on 2026 plans; no product changes are described.
December 2025
- December 19, 2025 · Project recovery, 100 Free plan projects, and MCP quick setup release - Dec 19, 2025
Deleted projects can be recovered within 7 days, restoring the entire project infrastructure, and the Free plan now allows 100 projects.
- December 12, 2025 · Branchable Auth, 80 Free plan projects, and purely usage-based billing release - Dec 12, 2025
Neon Auth was rebuilt on Better Auth, making identity branchable in the database. The Free plan project limit rose to 80 and billing became purely usage-based.
- December 5, 2025 · 70 projects on Free plan, new Data API settings, Neon is now a Kiro Power release - Dec 05, 2025
The Free plan now allows 70 projects. New Data API settings were added, and Neon became a Kiro Power.
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