Suggest a Resource
OurSQL Universe is maintained by the community. Know a useful MySQL-related tool, service, course, book, event, or community resource? Add it.
The easiest way is to open a GitHub issue using the template for your resource type. If you prefer to contribute directly, you can also submit a pull request.
Open an Issue
The quickest way to add a resource. Pick the category that matches what you're suggesting, fill in the template, and we'll take care of the rest.
Not sure which category fits? Open a general issue and describe the resource in your own words.
Submit a Pull Request
Comfortable with GitHub? You can add the entry directly to the OurSQL Universe repository.
Each resource is stored as a Markdown entry under content/resources/.
Before you start
Every entry should have:
- a clear name
- a working website or primary link
- a short, factual description
- one existing subcategory
- the relevant tags for that category
Categories and subcategories are fixed. The category is set by which folder you place the file in; choose the matching subcategory from the list below.
Tags are extensible. Reuse an existing value whenever possible — if the right one doesn't exist yet for your category, you may add a new one to that field.
Only include fields that are relevant to the entry. Optional fields should be omitted rather than left empty. member and last_reviewed are usually left for the OurSQL editorial team to set later.
File naming
Use lowercase letters and hyphens. No spaces or special characters.
For dated events, prefix the filename with the date:
Choose a category
Select a category to see its subcategories, recommended tags, and fields.
Software & Tools
Subcategories
- Database Software
- Monitoring & Observability
- Backup & Recovery
- Data Warehouse & Analytics
- Replication & High Availability
- Proxies & Traffic Management
- Connectors & Drivers
- Database Management & GUI
- DevOps & Deployment
- Schema Management & Migration
- Testing & Benchmarking
- Security
- AI & Ecosystem Skills
Recommended tags
You may add another tag if an appropriate one does not exist.
Fields
---
title: "Resource Name"
link: "https://example.com"
github: "owner/repo" # optional — omit if not applicable
description: "A concise one-sentence description."
subcategories:
- "Monitoring & Observability"
compatibility:
- MySQL
deployment:
- Kubernetes
pricing:
- Open Source
---
A fuller, factual description goes here as the Markdown body.github is optional — only set it when it's a genuinely separate URL from link.
SaaS & Cloud Solutions
Subcategories
- Managed Databases
- Monitoring SaaS
- Backup & Recovery SaaS
- Migration & Replication SaaS
- Developer Platforms
- Security & Compliance SaaS
Recommended tags
You may add another tag if an appropriate one does not exist.
Fields
---
title: "Resource Name"
link: "https://example.com"
description: "A concise one-sentence description."
subcategories:
- "Managed Databases"
cloud-providers:
- AWS
pricing:
- Pay-as-you-go
compatibility:
- MySQL
---Services
Subcategories
- Consulting
- Support
- Managed Services
- Migration Services
- Performance Tuning
- Architecture & HA Design
- Cloud & Kubernetes
- Security & Compliance
- Training Providers
Recommended tags
You may add another tag if an appropriate one does not exist.
Fields
---
title: "Service or Company Name"
link: "https://example.com"
description: "A concise one-sentence description."
subcategories:
- Consulting
delivery:
- Remote
countries:
- Global
compatibility:
- MySQL
---Add foundation-status only if your organization is actually a Foundation Member, Sponsor, or Partner.
Training & Education
Subcategories
- Courses
- Workshops
- Certifications
- Academic Resources
- Training Providers
Recommended tags
You may add another tag if an appropriate one does not exist.
Fields
---
title: "Training Resource Name"
link: "https://example.com"
description: "A concise one-sentence description."
subcategories:
- Courses
author: "Organization or Author"
training-formats:
- Instructor-Led
levels:
- Intermediate
languages:
- English
pricing:
- Paid
---For a specific dated delivery (a workshop cohort, a bootcamp), also add date and date_end. Leave both out for self-paced or ongoing courses.
Books & Publications
Subcategories
- Books
- Blogs
- Newsletters
- Reports & Research
- Whitepapers
- Case Studies
- Podcasts & Videos
- Documentation Portals
Recommended tags
You may add another tag if an appropriate one does not exist.
Fields
---
title: "Book or Publication Title"
link: "https://example.com"
description: "A concise one-sentence description."
subcategories:
- Books
authors:
- "Author One"
- "Author Two"
year: 2026
topics:
- Performance
audiences:
- DBA
pricing:
- Paid
---For an entry with a cover image, use a folder instead of a single file:
books/my-book/index.md
books/my-book/cover.jpegThe cover becomes the entry's primary image.
Events
Subcategories
- Foundation Events
- Community Calls
- Webinars
- Meetups
- Conferences
- Partner & Member Events
- Past Events & Recordings
Recommended tags
You may add another tag if an appropriate one does not exist.
Fields
---
title: "Event Name"
date: 2026-09-11
date_end: 2026-09-13 # optional — for a multi-day event
city: "Amsterdam" # optional — omit for an online-only event
countries:
- Netherlands
link: "https://example.com"
description: "A concise one-sentence description."
subcategories:
- Conferences
event-formats:
- Hybrid
organizers:
- Community
online_url: "https://example.com/watch" # optional
registration_url: "https://example.com/register" # optional
recording_url: "https://example.com/recording" # optional
---Events can be in-person, online, or hybrid — set whichever of city/countries/online_url actually apply. Only add recording_url once a recording actually exists, typically for a past event.
Community
Subcategories
- Forums
- Slack, Discord & IRC
- Mailing Lists
- Reddit & Social
- Blog Aggregators
- Podcasts & Videos
Recommended tags
You may add another tag if an appropriate one does not exist.
Fields
---
title: "Community Name"
link: "https://example.com"
description: "A concise one-sentence description."
subcategories:
- Forums
platforms:
- Forum
languages:
- English
access:
- Open
listing-status:
- Active
---