Sqlit – A lazygit-style TUI for SQL databases
I work mostly in the terminal but found myself constantly switching to bloated GUIs like SSMS only for the simple task of browsing tables and run queries. And I didn't find Existing SQL TUIs intuitive, having to read documentation to learn keybindings and CLI flags to connect. Given I had recently switched to linux, I found myself using vs code's sql database extension. Something was awfully wrong. I wanted something like lazygit for databases – run it, connect, and query and frankly just make it enjoyable to access data. Sqlit is a keyboard-driven SQL TUI with: - Context-based keybindings…
Sqlit – A lazygit-style TUI for SQL databases launched on December 15, 2025 with 190 votes, #139 of 11,628 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.
In plain words
Sqlit is a terminal user interface for browsing and querying SQL databases, designed for developers who work primarily in the command line. It offers keyboard-driven navigation with context-based keybindings, a Neovim-like editor for writing queries, and support for multiple databases including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and Turso. The tool features SSH tunneling, customizable themes, and an intuitive interface inspired by lazygit that requires no documentation to get started.
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From the sources
A user friendly TUI for SQL databases. Written in python. Supports SQL server, Mysql, PostreSQL, SQLite, Turso and more. - Maxteabag/sqlit
In the maker’s words, at launch
I work mostly in the terminal but found myself constantly switching to bloated GUIs like SSMS only for the simple task of browsing tables and run queries. And I didn't find Existing SQL TUIs intuitive, having to read documentation to learn keybindings and CLI flags to connect. Given I had recently switched to linux…
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