What’s New in Streamkap: Read-Only Snapshot and Heartbeat Support

We’ve introduced two new features to improve connector reliability and support more database environments:

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🔒  Read Only Snapshot Support

Connectors can now be configured to operate in read-only mode

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✅ Zero-impact backups – avoids load and locks on the  primary.

💸 Cost efficiency – snapshot from cheaper or isolated infrastructure.

⚡ Faster test environments – quick cloning without write interference.

👉 Ideal for read replicas or any write-restricted database.

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✔️ Enabled via

Set ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴏɴʟʏ = ʏᴇs during connector setup

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✔️ How it works

‣ Snapshots are taken without modifying the source database

‣ No signal tables or locks required

‣ Safe to use in read-only or compliance-sensitive environments

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🫀 Read Only Heartbeat Events

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❤️ Always responsive – connectors stay active even when source tables are quiet

🧠 Better visibility  – consistent health checks and status visibility

⚡ Faster issue detection – detect broken connections without waiting for data

👉 Ideal for low-activity sources or intermittent traffic

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✔️ Enabled via

Toggle ʜᴇᴀʀᴛʙᴇᴀᴛ in the connector settings

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✔️ How it works

‣ Periodically emits a lightweight event from the connector

‣ Helps prevent replication lag or stuck offsets

‣ Keeps connectors healthy in quiet data environments

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These updates are available now across all connectors. Drop your feedback or questions—we’re listening!