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Zequel is a powerful database management GUI built with Electron and Vue 3, designed to simplify working with multiple database systems through an intuitive, feature-rich interface.

Why Zequel?

Zequel brings together the tools you need for efficient database management in a single, cross-platform application:
  • Multi-database support - Connect to PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, DuckDB, MongoDB, Redis, ClickHouse, and SQL Server from one application
  • Modern interface - Built with Vue 3 and Tailwind CSS for a responsive, clean user experience
  • Advanced query editor - Monaco-based editor with syntax highlighting, auto-completion, and intelligent SQL snippets
  • Visual data exploration - Interactive ER diagrams, data grids with virtual scrolling, and schema visualization
  • Secure connections - SSL/TLS support, SSH tunneling, and OS-level credential storage via keychain integration
  • Cross-platform - Native builds for macOS (Intel + Apple Silicon), Windows, and Linux

Supported Databases

PostgreSQL

Versions 12 through latest, with SSH tunnel support

MySQL

Versions 5.7 through latest, with SSH tunnel support

MariaDB

Versions 10.4 through latest, with SSH tunnel support

SQLite

Version 3+ with bundled SQLite engine

DuckDB

Version 1.0+ with bundled DuckDB engine

MongoDB

Versions 4.2 through latest, with SSH tunnel support

Redis

Versions 6.0 through latest, with SSH tunnel support

ClickHouse

Versions 22.8 through latest, with SSH tunnel support

SQL Server

Versions 2012 through latest, with SSH tunnel support

Key Features

Query Editor

The Monaco-based query editor provides a professional development experience with:
  • Syntax highlighting for all supported SQL dialects
  • Intelligent auto-completion for tables, columns, and SQL keywords
  • Multiple query tabs with independent execution contexts
  • Parameterized query support
  • EXPLAIN query visualization
  • 30+ pre-built SQL snippets per database dialect
  • Query history and saved queries

Schema Browser

Explore and manage your database structure:
  • Browse databases, tables, views, and materialized views
  • Inspect columns, indexes, and foreign key relationships
  • View and edit stored procedures, functions, and triggers
  • Manage sequences, enums, and database extensions
  • Quick search across all schema objects

Data Grid

Work with data efficiently:
  • Virtual scrolling for millions of rows
  • In-cell editing with type validation
  • Column filtering, sorting, and search
  • Drag-to-reorder and resize columns
  • Multi-row selection and bulk operations
  • Full undo/redo support for data changes
  • Export to CSV, JSON, SQL, and Excel

ER Diagrams

Visualize database relationships:
  • Interactive entity-relationship diagrams
  • Automatic layout with elkjs
  • Zoom and pan controls
  • Visual representation of foreign key relationships

Security & Connectivity

Secure access to your databases:
  • SSL/TLS connections with certificate verification
  • SSH tunnel support for remote databases
  • OS-level credential storage (keychain on macOS, Credential Manager on Windows)
  • Multiple authentication methods (password, private key)

Process Monitoring

View and manage database activity:
  • Real-time process/connection monitoring
  • Query execution statistics
  • Kill running queries or connections
  • Database-specific process information

Additional Features

  • Command Palette - Quick access to all actions via Cmd+K / Ctrl+K
  • Dark/Light Theme - Automatic theme switching based on system preference
  • Keyboard Shortcuts - Comprehensive shortcuts for all common operations
  • Backup/Restore - Database backup and restoration tools
  • Import/Export - Support for CSV, JSON, SQL, and Excel formats
  • Auto-updates - Automatic application updates via electron-updater

Get Started

Installation

Download and install Zequel on your platform

Quick Start

Connect to your first database in minutes

Interface Overview

Learn about the main UI components

Keyboard Shortcuts

Master the keyboard shortcuts for efficient workflow

Open Source

Zequel is open-source software licensed under the Elastic License 2.0. View the source code, report issues, or contribute on GitHub.
Zequel is built with modern web technologies including Electron, Vue 3, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. The architecture follows best practices with a clear separation between main process (Node.js) and renderer process (Vue frontend).

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