Algorand introduces Conduit, a lightweight plugin-based tool for blockchain data access
Algorand introduced Conduit on March 22, 2023, a plugin-based tool that serves as a more efficient alternative to the traditional Indexer for accessing blockchain data. Conduit uses a lightweight follow mode and a filtering system so developers can collect only the specific transaction data they need, without requiring an expensive archival node or storing full blockchain history as the Indexer does.
The Foundation's post describes Conduit as designed for flexibility through its plugin architecture, letting each component handle a distinct part of the data pipeline rather than relying on a monolithic index.
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