Orveth Phase 1 is a stronger backend foundation, not a finished platform. Understanding limitations upfront helps you choose the right tools and set realistic expectations.
Not included in core
- WebSockets — use a dedicated library or integration alongside Orveth
- Full authentication platform — JWT helpers sign and verify tokens only
- ORM or database layer — use Prisma, Drizzle, or your client of choice
- Hosted deployment or managed cloud — you bring your own infrastructure
- GraphQL or tRPC servers — HTTP routing is the core focus
Package scope
- @orveth/cors and @orveth/security provide practical defaults, not enterprise policy engines
- @orveth/validation-zod is the official Zod adapter — other schema libraries need custom middleware
- @orveth/prisma adds health routes and shutdown hooks — Prisma remains Prisma
Maturity
We do not claim enterprise adoption, battle-tested production maturity, or benchmark leadership. Phase 1 is about foundation quality, package boundaries, and developer experience — documented honestly.