What is Trysil ORM for Delphi?

Trysil is a lightweight, open-source ORM that uses attributes on plain Delphi classes to handle database mapping and CRUD via FireDAC—no manual SQL needed.

How do you install Trysil in Delphi?

Via Embarcadero GetIt (search "Trysil"), Boss (boss install davidlastrucci/Trysil), or clone GitHub and build Trysil.groupproj.

Does Trysil support PostgreSQL and SQL Server?

Yes, out-of-the-box through FireDAC drivers for PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Firebird, and SQLite.

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Trysil: Delphi's Long-Awaited ORM That Ditches the SQL Drudgery

Delphi apps have slogged through manual SQL for decades. Trysil flips the script with a featherweight ORM that maps classes to databases via attributes—no inheritance, no boilerplate. It's open-source relief for FireDAC users.

theAIcatchup Apr 10, 2026 3 min read 24 views

Delphi code snippet defining TTContact entity with Trysil attributes

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Trysil eliminates Delphi's manual SQL boilerplate with attribute-driven entities on FireDAC. 𝕏
Built-in optimistic locking and validation make it safer than raw queries. 𝕏
Lightweight design positions it for Delphi's embedded and cross-platform niches, potentially reviving OSS data tools. 𝕏

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