Vari vs Tabi vs an external databaseΒΆ
Pick storage by shape, size, and whether it is a secret.
Need |
Use |
|---|---|
Secret or small config JSON |
Vari Variables (secrets: |
Thousands of structured rows, filters, pagination |
|
Complex joins, warehouse, or an existing system of record |
External DB via an API Function or a driver in a server function |
Tabi is not a general-purpose Postgres you administer. No composite indexes or foreign keys in the public API today. See Tabi FAQ.
Vari is a bad fit for large payloads. Size limits exist; put bulk data in Tabi or outside Poly.
Visibility still applies. Env-specific secrets should be ENVIRONMENT. Visibility