VillageSQL Introduces Extensibility Framework For MySQL

Dominic Preuss announced VillageSQL Server for MySQL, an open-source MySQL fork whose alpha release is now available for experimentation. It retains MySQL compatibility while adding a structured extension framework, installable extensions, and example plugins; roadmap targets vector indexing and optimized vector search for RAG workloads. The project invites contributors on GitHub and aims to move toward a production-ready release pending community feedback.