ZenStack V3 – TypeScript ORM Combines Strength of Prisma + Drizzle
We launched ZenStack V2(https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40205699) one year ago. It is built on Prisma, adding advanced features like access control, polymorphism, API/Hook generation, etc. But as we added more features, we felt more constrained by our foundation, Prisma(Check out the specific constraints here https://zenstack.dev/blog/next-chapter-1). Therefore, we made a bold decision for ZenStack V3 to reimplement the ORM part from scratch, keeping full compatibility with the Prisma schema and API. As a result, you could get the best of both…
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ZenStack V3 is a TypeScript ORM that reimplements its core from scratch while maintaining compatibility with Prisma's schema and API. Built for developers, it combines Prisma's elegant schema design with Drizzle's flexibility and performance. The tool adds advanced features including access control, polymorphism, and automatic API and hook generation, addressing limitations of its Prisma-based predecessor. Currently in alpha, it targets teams seeking a more extensible ORM foundation for TypeScript projects.
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We launched ZenStack V2(https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40205699) one year ago. It is built on Prisma, adding advanced features like access control, polymorphism, API/Hook generation, etc. But as we added more features, we felt more constrained by our foundation, Prisma(Check out the specific constraints here https://zenstack.dev/blog/next-chapter-1). Therefore, we made a bold decision for ZenStack V3 to reimplement the ORM part from scratch, keeping full compatibility with the Prisma schema and API. As a result, you could get the best of both worlds of Prisma and Drizzle: - Keep Prisma's elegant, LLM-friendly schema - Get Drizzle-level flexibility and performance V3 is still alpha but evolving fast. Start the repo to stay tuned! And I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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