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Welcome to ArticDBM

Arctic Database Manager - Stay Cool Under Pressure ❄️

ArticDBM is a high-performance, security-focused database proxy that sits between your applications and database servers, providing authentication, authorization, connection pooling, and advanced security features.

🎯 Key Features

  • Multi-Database Support: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MongoDB, Redis
  • Advanced Security: SQL injection detection, threat intelligence integration, TLS encryption
  • Enterprise Authentication: API keys, temporary access, IP whitelisting, rate limiting
  • Threat Intelligence: STIX/TAXII feeds, OpenIOC support, MISP integration
  • High Performance: Optimized connection pooling, read/write splitting, warmup
  • User Management: Enhanced web-based administration with granular permissions
  • MSP Ready: Multi-tenant support, usage-based billing, white-label capabilities
  • Cloud Native: Docker containers, Kubernetes deployments, horizontal scaling
  • Monitoring: Prometheus metrics, comprehensive audit logging, usage tracking

🚀 Quick Start

Get ArticDBM running in minutes with Docker Compose:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/penguintechinc/articdbm.git
cd articdbm

# Start all services
docker-compose up -d

# Access the management interface
open http://localhost:8000

📖 Documentation

🏗️ Architecture

ArticDBM consists of two main components:

🔌 Proxy Server (Go)

  • High-performance database protocol translation
  • Connection pooling and load balancing
  • Security policy enforcement
  • Multi-protocol support (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)

🎛️ Management Interface (Python)

  • Web-based administration dashboard
  • User and permission management
  • Database server configuration
  • Monitoring and analytics

🔒 Security First

ArticDBM is built with enterprise-grade security as a top priority:

  • Advanced SQL Injection Protection - 40+ attack patterns with real-time threat prevention
  • Threat Intelligence Integration - STIX/TAXII feeds, OpenIOC support, MISP integration
  • Multi-Factor Authentication - API keys, temporary tokens, username/password combinations
  • Enhanced Access Control - IP whitelisting, TLS enforcement, rate limiting, account expiration
  • Comprehensive Audit Logging - Complete query and access logging with security event tracking
  • Per-User Security Policies - Granular permissions with time limits and usage quotas
  • Network Security - Advanced firewall integration and CIDR-based access control

📊 Performance

Designed for high-throughput environments:

  • Connection Pooling - Efficient database connection management
  • Read/Write Splitting - Automatic query routing to replicas
  • Intelligent Caching - Redis-backed configuration and query caching
  • Load Balancing - Weighted distribution across backend servers
  • Horizontal Scaling - Multi-instance cluster support

🌐 Multi-Database Support

Connect to multiple database types through a single proxy:

Database Protocol Features
MySQL Native Full compatibility, read/write splitting
PostgreSQL Native Complete protocol support, connection pooling
MSSQL TDS Enterprise features, authentication
MongoDB Wire Protocol Document queries, aggregation pipeline
Redis RESP Caching, pub/sub, cluster support

🛠️ Use Cases

Perfect for:

  • Microservices Architecture - Centralized database access control
  • Multi-Tenant Applications - Isolated database access per tenant
  • Legacy System Integration - Secure proxy for older applications
  • Compliance & Auditing - Complete query logging and monitoring
  • Development & Testing - Safe database access for dev teams

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! See our Contributing Guide for details on:

  • Code contributions and pull requests
  • Bug reports and feature requests
  • Documentation improvements
  • Community guidelines

📜 License

ArticDBM is released under the AGPL-3.0 License, ensuring it remains free and open source.

Ready to get started? Check out our Usage Guide or jump straight into the Quick Start above!