Introduction
Zequel is an open-source database management GUI built with Electron and Vue 3. It provides a fast, modern interface for working with relational and non-relational databases, all from a single desktop application.
Zequel is created by Paulo Castellano and licensed under the Elastic License 2.0.
What Zequel Does
- Connect to multiple database engines through a unified interface.
- Query with a full-featured Monaco editor that supports syntax highlighting, autocompletion, 500+ built-in SQL functions, and multiple tabs.
- Browse table data in a virtual-scrolled grid with inline cell editing and foreign key navigation.
- Visualize schema relationships with auto-generated ER diagrams.
- Import and export data in CSV, JSON, SQL, and Excel formats.
- Backup and restore databases using native tools (pg_dump, mysqldump, etc.).
- Monitor active database processes and running queries.
- Inspect table properties, statistics, and DDL across all supported databases.
- Pin frequently-used tables and views to the sidebar for quick access.
- Protect your workflow with safe mode (blocks write operations) and privacy mode (blurs sensitive data).
- Navigate quickly with a command palette (Cmd+K / Ctrl+K) and keyboard shortcuts.
Supported Databases
| Database | Versions |
|---|---|
| PostgreSQL | 12 – Latest |
| MySQL | 5.7 – Latest |
| MariaDB | 10.4 – Latest |
| SQLite | 3+ (bundled) |
| DuckDB | 1.0+ (bundled) |
| ClickHouse | 22.8 – Latest |
| SQL Server | 2012 – Latest |
| MongoDB | 4.2 – Latest |
| Redis | 6.0 – Latest |
Next Steps
- Installation -- Download and install Zequel on your platform.
- Quick Start -- Create your first connection and run a query in under two minutes.
- Interface Overview -- Learn the layout and navigation model.