convex Codex Plugin
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Convex is a Codex plugin that installs a reviewed Convex ChatGPT app for backend development in JavaScript and TypeScript projects. According to the plugin.json, it adds a reactive, type-safe backend, database, server functions, and scaling guidance to apps. The README states the app exposes tools for starting new Convex apps, adding Convex to existing JS/TS projects, and getting Convex scaling guidance. It is developed by Convex, Inc. and categorized under Developer Tools. Example asks in the README include building real-time chat backends, adding sign-in and user-owned data, and designing multi-tenant schemas.
Overview
Convex is a backend platform (described by Convex, Inc.) that provides a reactive, type-safe database, server functions, auth-aware data access, real-time features, file storage, and scheduled jobs for JavaScript/TypeScript apps; this plugin connects Codex to a reviewed Convex ChatGPT app snapshot that offers guidance and setup tools for that platform.
What you can do with convex
- Start a new Convex app or add Convex to an existing JavaScript/TypeScript project
- Design a database schema, including multi-tenant schemas with workspaces and roles
- Add reactive queries and mutations, and other server functions
- Add auth-aware data access and sign-in with user-owned data (e.g., tasks)
- Add real-time data updates, such as a real-time chat backend with rooms and message history
- Use file storage and scheduled jobs (per plugin.json capabilities)
- Get production scaling guidance and review app architecture before launch
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Original description (English)
Add a reactive, type-safe backend, database, server functions, and scaling guidance to JavaScript and TypeScript apps with Convex.
History of convex
- Codex Plugin Added convex