Welcome back to the November product update. This month is different. If you caught our Open Letter, you already know where we're heading: Appwrite is no longer just a backend. With Appwrite Sites, we're taking a real step toward the most complete cloud platform to date.
And on top of that, we've shipped a stack of upgrades across Databases, plus a new ElevenLabs template to add voice to your apps in minutes.
So, here's what to expect:
- DB operators
- Database AI suggestions
- Skipping total counts for faster list queries
- Disable image transformations for buckets
- Next.js standalone builds support
Let's dive in.
An open letter to Appwrite Community
This month, we shared something bigger than a feature release: our vision for where Appwrite is heading. In our Open Letter, Eldad breaks down how Appwrite is evolving from a backend platform into a full developers' cloud that supports the entire product journey: imagine → build → deploy → observe → protect.
If you want the full story behind why Sites matters and where the platform is going next, you should definitely give it a read.
Database AI suggestions
Starting with an empty table can be slow, repetitive, and time-consuming. With Database AI suggestions, you get the option to use suggested columns and indexes the moment you name your table.
That means:
- No more blank schemas - Appwrite suggests sensible columns you can use.
- Faster setup - Go from table name to schema in seconds.
- You're in control - Review, tweak, or skip the suggestions.
DB operators
Now you don't have to fetch an entire row just to bump a number or tweak a tag list.
With DB Operators, you can now send inline, atomic update instructions directly in your Update or Upsert call. No race conditions. No bulky payloads. Now live on Appwrite Cloud.
ElevenLabs Text-to-Speech template
You can now add a real, human-like AI voice to your apps using Appwrite Sites with our new ElevenLabs integration.
And the best part? We've shipped a ready-to-use Appwrite Sites template built with ElevenLabs Text-to-Speech API.
Skip total counts for faster list queries
A new way to optimize your Appwrite Databases. You can now skip total counting on list endpoints with a simple total=false flag and get faster, lighter list responses without the extra database work.
Learn more from the documentation
Next.js standalone builds are now supported on Appwrite Sites
You can now deploy Next.js apps built in standalone mode on Appwrite Sites, with full support for Next.js 16. In standalone mode, the build process creates a smaller package that includes only the files your app needs to run in production, leaving out development tools and unused parts of the framework.
Disable image transformations for buckets
Image transformations allow actions like resizing, cropping, and format conversion through the Appwrite Storage API. With this new update, you have full control to turn off these operations when they're not needed, reducing the chance of unintentional processing or costs.
Community recognitions
We're excited to feature Appwrite ORM as part of our Monthly Community recognitions this month.
A powerful TypeScript ORM that adds type safety, automatic migrations, and smooth developer workflows on top of Appwrite.
A big shout-out to Ori Raisfeld.
If you'd like to participate in next month's Community Recognitions, join our Discord server to showcase your project.
Engineering resources
Read
- Introducing the developers' cloud
- Announcing Database AI suggestions: from table name to schema in one click
- What's new in Node.js v25.2: Web Storage, V8 14.1, permissions and more
- Remix 3: what's changing and why it matters
- Next.js standalone builds now supported on Appwrite Sites
- Announcing DB operators: Update multiple fields without fetching the entire row
Conclusion
That's a wrap. We've been building up the hype for a while now, and it's almost here. If you're into vibe coding or building AI applications, then we've got some massive news for you in the coming weeks. Stay tuned!
Follow us on X and check our Changelog regularly, as we will release more information in the coming weeks.
