--- title: Data API updates, Neon Launchpad improvements, and more --- ## Data API updates We've made several major improvements to the Data API (Beta): ### _Build your first app_ quick start The Data API page now includes a new **Build your first app** tab with a streamlined setup flow. This new tab lets you clone our note-taking demo app directly from the UI using your project's credentials, making it easy to get started with the Data API. ![data api configuration page](/docs/changelog/data_api_config_page.png) Once set up, you can follow our tutorials to learn [Data API queries](/docs/data-api/demo) and [Row-Level Security](/docs/guides/rls-tutorial) using the same [demo app](https://github.com/neondatabase-labs/neon-data-api-neon-auth). ### SQL-to-PostgREST converter tool We've added a new converter tool to help you translate existing SQL queries into PostgREST syntax. Useful for developers migrating from direct SQL queries or learning PostgREST patterns. ![sql to postgrest converter](/docs/changelog/sql_postgrest_converter.png) Try the converter [here](/docs/data-api/sql-to-rest). ### Rust-based architecture for better performance We've rebuilt the Data API from the ground up in Rust while maintaining 100% PostgREST compatibility. This new architecture delivers better performance, multi-tenancy support, and improved resource efficiency, while maintaining the same PostgREST API. Learn more in our [Data API docs](/docs/data-api/get-started) or read about the architectural improvements in our [blog post](https://neon.com/blog/a-postgrest-compatible-data-api-now-on-neon). ## Neon Launchpad updates We've shipped several improvements to [Neon Launchpad](/docs/reference/neon-launchpad) — our tool for instant Postgres database provisioning without configuration or account creation. - **Streamlined CLI**: The `npx neondb` command now runs entirely in your terminal with no browser interaction or CAPTCHA required. - **New claim command**: We added a `neondb claim` command that launches the claim URL in your browser, letting you easily claim the database to your Neon account if you want to keep it. - **Better Vite integration**: The Vite plugin for Neon Launchpad now outputs a named export for improved auto-completion, adds `envPrefix` support for public environment variable prefixes, and adds Vite 7 to `peerDependencies`. Learn more about the Vite plugin [here](/docs/reference/neon-launchpad#integration-with-development-tools). Try Neon Launchpad at [neon.new](https://neon.new/) or get started with `npx neondb`.
**Fixes & improvements** - **Snapshots API** - Added `restored_from` and `restored_as` fields to [branch API](https://api-docs.neon.tech/reference/getprojectbranch) responses, providing better tracking of snapshot restore relationships for AI agents and automated workflows. These fields show which snapshot was used to restore a branch and which branch was replaced during restoration.