> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://go-surreal.gitbook.io/som/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://go-surreal.gitbook.io/som/readme.md).

# SOM

SurrealDB Object Mapper & Query Builder for Go

The GitHub repository can be found [here](https://github.com/go-surreal/som).

## What is SOM?

SOM is an ORM and query builder for [SurrealDB](https://surrealdb.com/) with built-in model mapping and type-safe query operation generator. It provides an easy and sophisticated database access layer for Go applications.

## Key Features

* **Type-safe queries**: Compile-time checked queries prevent runtime errors
* **Code generation**: Automatically generates repository and query builder code from your Go models
* **Native Go experience**: Work with your domain models directly, no manual mapping required
* **Graph support**: First-class support for SurrealDB's graph capabilities via edges

## Quick Links

* [Installation](/som/getting-started/getting_started/01_installation.md)
* [Quick Start](/som/getting-started/getting_started/02_quick_start.md)
* [API Reference](/som/api-reference/api_reference.md)

## Status

This library is currently considered **experimental** and under active development. See the [FAQ](/som/appendix/appendix/01_faq.md) for more details.