Autobase 2.4.0 released

We’re thrilled to announce Autobase [2.4.0](https://github.com/vitabaks/autobase/releases/tag/2.4.0) — this release brings full automation for cluster scaling.

## What's new

### New ansible playbooks for auto scaling
- `add_node` - Add a new node to an existing cluster.
- `remove_node` - Remove a node from an existing cluster.

In [Your Own Machines](https://autobase.tech/docs/deployment/your-own-machines) mode, simply describe the new server in your inventory and add the variable `new_node=true` for that node. See examples [here](https://github.com/vitabaks/autobase/pull/1203).
With supported cloud providers ([AWS](https://autobase.tech/docs/deployment/aws), [GCP](https://autobase.tech/docs/deployment/gcp), [Azure](https://autobase.tech/docs/deployment/azure), [DigitalOcean](https://autobase.tech/docs/deployment/digitalocean), [Hetzner Cloud](https://autobase.tech/docs/deployment/hetzner)), it’s even easier: just change the `server_count` value (e.g., from 3 to 5), and Autobase will automatically create the required VMs in your cloud and add them to the cluster. See examples [here](https://github.com/vitabaks/autobase/pull/1267).

This means you can now start with just one node and seamlessly scale your cluster as needed — fast, transparent, and fully automated.

### Console (UI): Updated to Node 22, React 19, MUI 7

While there are no visible UI changes in this release, the update ensures long-term stability, performance, and compatibility with the latest ecosystem. The console has been migrated to modern frameworks (Node.js 22, React 19, Material UI 7).

### HTTPS for Patroni REST API

In previous releases, TLS was enabled for all cluster components using self-signed certificates. With this release, HTTPS support has also been extended to the Patroni REST API, ensuring secure and encrypted communication across the entire cluster stack.

### RHEL 10 and Debian 13 support

Added compatibility with the latest enterprise Linux distributions - RHEL/Rocky/AlmaLinux 10 and Debian 13.

### PostgreSQL 18 support

Autobase is now compatible with PostgreSQL 18, so you can take advantage of the newest features and improvements right away.

See the full list of changes in the [release notes](https://github.com/vitabaks/autobase/releases/tag/2.4.0)

## About Autobase

Autobase for PostgreSQL® is an open-source alternative to cloud-managed databases (DBaaS).

It empowers you to deploy and manage production-grade, highly available PostgreSQL clusters with ease.
Autobase simplifies operations, reduces infrastructure costs, and brings powerful automation to your team — even without deep DBA expertise.

Automate deployment, failover, backups, restores, upgrades, scaling, and more — eliminating the need for manual database management.

Website: [https://autobase.tech](https://autobase.tech)