Vitess

Database clustering for MySQL

90
Project is healthy
Funding
Stable
Maintenance
Active
Contributors
Healthy
Bus Factor
Low risk
Metrics last updated: 6 days ago (2026-02-07)

Overview

Vitess is a database clustering system for horizontal scaling of MySQL through generalized sharding.

Importance

  • Powers YouTube’s database layer
  • Foundation for MySQL scaling
  • CNCF graduated project
  • Critical for high-scale MySQL

Key Features

  • Horizontal sharding
  • Connection pooling
  • Query routing
  • Online schema changes

Sustainability

Vitess is a CNCF graduated project with strong backing from PlanetScale and others.

Dependencies

Vitess
unknown

Dependency Chain

Upstream
Go MySQL Linux Kernel +1 more
Vitess

Impact Analysis

4 Direct Dependencies
0 Dependent Projects
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