What databases does Ardent support?
What databases does Ardent support?
Postgres, including Supabase, AWS RDS, PlanetScale, and self-hosted. More databases coming soon.
How long does it take to create a branch?
How long does it take to create a branch?
Branch creation is under 6 seconds, regardless of source database size. First-time connector setup is separate and runs once; how long it takes scales with your data size and write rate.
Does branching affect my production database?
Does branching affect my production database?
No. Ardent uses logical replication to sync your data. Your application tables are never written to or modified. Ardent does install its own replication slot and DDL-tracking metadata on the source so schema changes replicate correctly; your data stays untouched.
What happens to idle branches?
What happens to idle branches?
They auto-suspend after 5 minutes of inactivity. When you reconnect, they spin back up instantly.
Can I use branches with AI agents?
Can I use branches with AI agents?
Yes. Create a branch and pass the connection URL to Claude Code, Cursor, or any agent. They can read, write, and run migrations without touching production.Each branch gets its own connection string with no access to your source database. A leaked branch URL — or one handed to an LLM — can’t reach production or your real credentials.
Do branches stay in sync with production?
Do branches stay in sync with production?
No. A branch is a point-in-time snapshot taken from a continuously synced replica. After creation it’s isolated: your changes don’t affect production, and production changes don’t flow in.
How many branches can I create?
How many branches can I create?
As many as you need. Branches are efficient: you only pay storage for data you change on a branch.
What Postgres features work on branches?
What Postgres features work on branches?
Most of it. Branches include schema, data, grants, RLS, functions, triggers, and supported extensions. Two things need an explicit choice during connector setup: replica identity for tables without a primary key, and some provider-specific extensions. Both are decided before you branch.
Can I build this myself?
Can I build this myself?
Yes — it’s just a lot. You’d need logical replication (WAL config, replication slots, schema drift, failure recovery), a branching engine, a connection proxy that routes to the right branch, auto-suspend and resume, credential isolation, and a CLI on top. Ardent is all of that in one
npm install.Is my production data safe?
Is my production data safe?
Yes. See our Security page for full details.
Still have questions?
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Reach out at vikram@tryardent.com.