December 2023 Summaries

Nhost concludes its AI Week with the release of various new AI features, including a vector database and Auto-Embeddings for managing and updating data embeddings, AI Assistants that enhance large language models (LLMs) with user data and external tool integration, and a Developer Assistant to aid in SQL and GraphQL coding tasks. Additionally, a revamped documentation website now supports ChatGPT for an improved learning experience. These features are encapsulated in Nhost's new AI product, Graphite, which is available on the Pro plan with pricing based on resource usage, though it is currently in beta and subject to change. Users are encouraged to provide feedback as Nhost aims to enhance its AI offerings and support the development of innovative AI projects.

A newly revamped documentation website has been launched, featuring ChatGPT support and an interactive learning experience. This update includes rewritten content, new tutorials, quickstart guides, and a section dedicated to Graphite and an AI toolkit. The integration of ChatGPT aims to provide instant responses and personalized assistance, enhancing the user experience by making browsing and searching through documentation more engaging and efficient. Additionally, an API Playground is introduced, allowing users to test Auth and Storage endpoints on a local Nhost instance. This initiative underscores the importance of documentation in technical products, with plans for ongoing improvements and content expansion.

Graphite is a newly introduced Developer Assistant designed to enhance productivity in software development by assisting with SQL and GraphQL coding tasks. Integrated into the Dashboard, Graphite provides context-aware suggestions and solutions by understanding a project's database and GraphQL schemas, making it effective in generating SQL code and GraphQL queries and mutations. The initial iteration of Graphite aims to streamline the transition from ideas to production with fewer errors, and future plans include deeper integration with the UI, improved workflows for accepting code snippets, and compatibility with other tools like Functions and Run. User feedback is encouraged to guide the ongoing development and improvement of Graphite.

Large Language Models (LLMs) are becoming increasingly integrated into various aspects of daily life and work due to their efficiency, creativity, accessibility, and innovation. Nhost has introduced "Nhost Assistants," a customizable and augmented AI tool that can be tailored to specific needs by extending its knowledge base with user data and connecting to external tools. These assistants can leverage services from the Nhost Stack, such as the GraphQL API, Nhost Run, and Nhost Functions, to enhance their capabilities and improve response quality using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). This approach allows the models to access current and relevant data, ensuring more accurate outputs. Additionally, Nhost Assistants can automate workflows through custom tools and actions, offering a broad range of applications limited only by user creativity. The introduction of Nhost Assistants signifies the beginning of exploring AI's potential impact across diverse industries and needs.

Nhost's AI Week introduces a new AI toolkit designed to streamline the development of AI-driven applications, featuring the release of several new capabilities, including Nhost Postgres as a Vector Database and Auto-Embeddings. These innovations aim to enhance data processing for applications using large language models and semantic search, with vector databases becoming essential for storing high-dimensional vectors and facilitating efficient searches. Nhost Postgres integrates pgvector, an extension that supports high-dimensional data storage and various distance metrics, providing ease of use for PostgreSQL users. Auto-Embeddings, a key feature of the toolkit, simplifies the creation and updating of embeddings, ensuring they are up-to-date alongside user data. The week culminates with the release of a new AI service, Graphite, which integrates with GraphQL APIs to enable natural language querying and a seamless user experience. This initiative marks the beginning of Nhost's commitment to offering advanced tools for building AI products.