Gimlet

Gimlet is a Node.js module that provides a lightweight database access layer on top of common drivers like MySQL. It adds high-level validations, helper methods (create, remove, queryRow, queryOne), and Record instances with change tracking, saving, and freezing capabilities. As of v2.1.0, it is actively maintained with gradual updates. Unlike ORMs/ODMs, developers write raw SQL queries. Dependencies: mysql driver must be installed separately.