We’re happy to share that our MongoDB Connector has officially reached general availability (GA) status. This marks the transition from Beta (which we announced earlier) to a fully stable release. For teams looking to run MongoDB as their backend database with PowerSync, V1 is ready and fully supported.
Recap
When we released the Beta version of the MongoDB Connector, it was with the goal of learning from real-world use cases and gathering feedback on what worked (and what didn’t). As we see customers going to production without encountering any issues, our confidence in the readiness of our V1 release increases. This is what we have been seeing. Thanks to everyone in the community, especially those who tested the Beta in production environments, we’ve been able to stabilize and fine-tune the connector in a relatively short time.
What’s New in V1
1. Greater Stability
We focused on improved replication reliability, ensuring that data syncs consistently even in complex deployments. Issues uncovered during Beta have been addressed, making replication more resilient.
2. Performance Optimizations
You’ll notice faster throughput when scaling your deployments. Under the hood, we’ve refined how PowerSync handles incremental writes to MongoDB, removing previous bottlenecks and improving overall sync speeds.
3. Enhanced Feature Set
- Replication Progress Logging: Better monitor replication processes.
- Improved Support for Atlas Flex Instances
- Better Usability in the Dashboard and Docs: Clearer error messaging, more intuitive connector setup, and streamlined configuration.
4. Recommended Stable Channel
For ongoing reliability, we recommend switching your PowerSync Cloud instance to the Stable channel—this is where all updates to the MongoDB Connector will be automatically delivered once they pass our production checks.
Upgrading or Getting Started
For PowerSync Cloud, V1 of the MongoDB Connector is already live—no extra steps needed.
For self-hosting setups, simply update your Docker image to the latest version (1.7.2):
docker pull journeyapps/powersync-service:latest
Release Notes and Further Details
For the full rundown of V1 changes, head over to our release notes. If you’re new to PowerSync or need a refresher on how to enable MongoDB support, check out our installation docs for MongoDB.
Next Steps
We’re always looking for feedback as we continue evolving the connector. If you run into anything unexpected or have feature requests, drop by our Discord community to let us know.
Thanks again to everyone who contributed during the Beta phase. We’re excited to see what you build!
