# Tidb

> TiDB

- Skill: `neuralblitz/tidb` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add neuralblitz/tidb`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/neuralblitz/tidb/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: NeuralBlitz (https://skillmd.com/u/neuralblitz)
- Updated: 2026-09-22
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/neuralblitz/tidb

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# TiDB

TiDB is an open-source, distributed SQL database that supports Hybrid Transactional and Analytical Processing (HTAP). It's MySQL-compatible with horizontal scalability.

## Key Concepts

- HTAP architecture
- Automatic sharding
- TiKV (row store) and TiFlash (column store)
- Distributed transactions
- Multi-tenant support

## Common Use Cases

- Real-time analytics
- HTAP workloads
- Financial transactions
- Gaming platforms
- High-scale web applications

## Best Practices

- Use appropriate storage engines
- Design proper indexes
- Configure placement rules
- Monitor cluster health
- Use proper connection pooling

## Resources

- Docs: docs.pingcap.com/tidb/stable
- Related Skills: mysql, distributed-systems, analytics