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The AI-Powered Database Clientfor Modern Developers

Manage, design, and query your data with a minimal, open-source GUI that speaks your language

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DBO Studio data grid browsing a PostgreSQL table

Works with the databases you already use

  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • MariaDB
  • SQLite
  • SQL Server
  • CockroachDB
  • TiDB
  • Supabase
Features

Everything you need to work with your data

From the first connection to the last migration, DBO Studio keeps your whole workflow in one fast, focused client.

Spreadsheet-fast data grid

Browse millions of rows, edit cells inline, and review every pending change before you commit it.

Powerful SQL editor

Write and run SQL with autocomplete from the DBO engine and AI, plus the highlighting and keyboard flow you expect in a daily driver editor.

Advanced filters

Filter tables with multiple conditions so you can inspect the rows you need without writing a WHERE clause every time.

Object designer

Create and edit tables, indexes, and other database objects in a visual designer.

Local-first

Connections and credentials stay on your machine. No cloud account required.

Native and web

Desktop apps for macOS, Windows, and Linux, plus a Docker image for the browser.

Open source

Built in public on GitHub. Read the code, open issues, and contribute.

Speaks your language

A clean interface available in English, Arabic, German, French, and Chinese.

AI assistant

Ask in plain English.Get SQL that runs.

The assistant reads the schema of the connection you already opened, so the queries it drafts match your real tables and columns.

  • Generates SQL for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, and more

  • Review and edit every query before it touches your data

  • Keep credentials local while you chat with your database

Assistant
Read-only mode
Show the top customers by revenue this year

Here is a query that joins orders with customers and ranks them by total revenue:

postgresql
SELECT c.name,
       SUM(o.total) AS revenue
FROM orders o
JOIN customers c ON c.id = o.customer_id
WHERE o.created_at >= '2026-01-01'
GROUP BY c.name
ORDER BY revenue DESC
LIMIT 3;
Query executed
5 rows · 12 ms
Acme Corp$128,400
Globex$96,250
Initech$74,980
Product tour

One client for the whole workflow

Browse, query, design, and ask, without switching tools or tabs.

Data grid
Get started

Up and running in under a minute

Install the native app for your operating system, or run the web client anywhere with Docker.

01

Desktop app

Native builds for macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel), Windows, and Linux. Install it like any other app and connect.

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02

Web client with Docker

Run DBO Studio on your laptop, a server, or inside your team's network with a single command.

bash
$ docker run -d -p 9000:9000 \
  -v $(pwd)/data:/backend/data \
  ghcr.io/dbo-studio/dbo/dbo:latest
# then open http://localhost:9000
03

Connect and query

Point DBO Studio at your database. Credentials stay on your machine, encrypted at rest.

Free tools

Handy SQL tools, right in your browser

Format, convert, and explain SQL without installing anything. Everything runs locally in your browser.

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SQL Formatter

Beautify SQL for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite with dialect-aware formatting options.

CSV to SQL Converter

Turn CSV files or pasted text into safe INSERT statements with type inference and conflict handling.

JSON to SQL Converter

Convert JSON objects into INSERT statements with type inference, batching, and CREATE TABLE output.

SQL Query Explainer

Get a structured plain-language explanation of joins, filters, grouping, and risks in your SQL.

From the blog

Guides, deep dives, and release notes

Read the blog
MySQL Indexing Best Practices: Faster Queries Guide
MySQLSeptember 27, 2026

MySQL Indexing Best Practices: Faster Queries Guide

A practical guide to MySQL indexing best practices: how InnoDB indexes work, composite and covering index design, EXPLAIN analysis, and the mistakes that silently kill query performance.

Your data deservesa better client.

DBO Studio is free, open source, and built in public. Download the client, star the project, and help shape what ships next.

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