---
title: "Convex Open Source Reactive Database and Backend Platform"
description: "Convex is an open-source reactive database for app developers. Write pure TypeScript server functions with strong consistency, real-time subscriptions, and automatic caching. Self-hostable or available as a managed cloud service."
verification: "security_reviewed"
source: "https://github.com/get-convex/convex-backend"
category:
  - "Developer Tools"
framework:
  - "Multi-Framework"
tool_ecosystem:
  github_repo: "get-convex/convex-backend"
  github_stars: 11179
---

# Convex Open Source Reactive Database and Backend Platform

Convex is an open-source reactive database for app developers. Write pure TypeScript server functions with strong consistency, real-time subscriptions, and automatic caching. Self-hostable or available as a managed cloud service.

## Installation

Choose whichever fits your setup:

1. Copy this skill folder into your local skills directory.
2. Clone the repo and symlink or copy the skill into your agent workspace.
3. Add the repo as a git submodule if you manage shared skills centrally.
4. Install it through your internal provisioning or packaging workflow.
5. Download the folder directly from GitHub and place it in your skills collection.

## Source

- [Agent Skill Exchange](https://agentskillexchange.com/skills/convex-reactive-database-backend/)