Electric is a platform for building agents that synchronizes data across distributed systems using conflict-free replicated data types and PostgreSQL as the source of truth.
The platform addresses the challenge of keeping data consistent across multiple agents, services, and clients in real-time. It works by replicating data from a PostgreSQL database to local agents and clients, using CRDTs to handle concurrent updates without requiring coordination. Changes made locally are synced back to the database, and the system automatically resolves conflicts through the CRDT merge semantics. This approach eliminates the need for complex distributed transaction logic while maintaining eventual consistency across all connected nodes.
Developers building multi-agent systems, distributed applications, or real-time collaborative features should consider Electric when they need reliable data synchronization without managing conflict resolution manually. The platform is particularly suited for applications where agents operate independently but must share a consistent view of data. It works best in scenarios where PostgreSQL is already the primary database and where the CRDT conflict resolution model aligns with the application's requirements. Teams should evaluate whether the eventual consistency guarantees and CRDT merge behavior match their use case, as these differ from traditional transactional consistency models.
The project shows active development with regular commits across its core sync engine and agent runtime components. Work spans multiple areas including the replication layer, CRDT implementation, and platform tooling. The codebase demonstrates ongoing refinement of the synchronization protocol and expansion of agent capabilities. Development activity indicates sustained investment in both the foundational sync infrastructure and higher-level platform features needed for production agent deployments.
