dbx
dbx is a lightweight database client that lets you browse, query, and manage 100+ databases, with a built-in AI SQL assistant, for developers and data users.
What it is good for
- Writing SQL queries from plain language descriptions
- Browsing and editing data across many different databases
- Letting an AI coding assistant query your databases
- Reviewing AI-generated SQL before it runs
At a glance
- Who it is for
- Setup
- Install a desktop app or browser extension
Level 3 of 5. Download and install it like any other app or extension.
- Cost
- Free and open source
- Type
- Agent app
- Tasks
- Works with
- Claude, OpenAI, Ollama, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf
Momentum
- Rank this week
- Not ranked (last #27, week 40, 2026)
- Best rank
- #27 week 40, 2026
- GitHub stars
- 28,576
GitHub numbers as of Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Ranking history
Official links
Setup steps are on the official pages. We do not repeat them here, since they change.
Questions
- Is dbx free?
- Yes. It is free and open source (Apache-2.0 license).
- Do I need to know how to code to use dbx?
- No. Download and install it like any other app or extension.
- What does dbx work with?
- According to its own documentation, it works with Claude, OpenAI, Ollama, Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf.
- What is dbx good for?
- Writing SQL queries from plain language descriptions, browsing and editing data across many different databases, letting an AI coding assistant query your databases, and reviewing AI-generated SQL before it runs.
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