Maxteabag/sqlit

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What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded

sqlit is a terminal user interface (TUI) for connecting to and querying SQL databases, described as 'the lazygit of SQL databases'. It supports a wide range of databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server, and many cloud and analytical engines, with features like Docker auto-discovery, SSH tunnels, and secure credential storage.

Use cases

• query sql databases from the terminal
• browse tables and views in postgres or mysql without a gui
• auto-discover and connect to database containers in docker
• connect to remote databases over ssh tunnels
• fuzzy search and filter millions of query result rows
• manage saved database connections with secure password storage
• run sql queries with vim-style keybindings and syntax highlighting

When to choose

• you want a fast, keyboard-driven alternative to heavy database GUIs like SSMS or pgAdmin
• you work with many different database engines and want one consistent terminal client
• you frequently connect to databases running in Docker containers
• you need SSH tunneling and OS keyring credential storage built in

When to avoid

• you need a graphical interface with charts, ER diagrams, or visual table editing
• you require advanced database administration features like user management or backup scheduling
• you need a web-based or shared team database client

Facets

cli-tool · maturity active

database cli terminal-ui search-engine databases developer-tools windows cli python tui sql-client database-client docker-discovery ssh-tunnels vim-keybindings lazygit-style command-line linux macos

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