Visualize database schemas with a single query
Hey HN! We are Jonathan & Guy, and we are happy to share a project we’ve been working on. ChartDB is a tool to help developers and data analysts quickly visualize database schemas by generating ER diagrams with just one query. A unique feature of our product is AI-Powered export for easy migration. You can give it a try at https://chartdb.io and find the source code on GitHub. Next steps ---> More AI. We’d love feedback :)
Visualize database schemas with a single query launched on August 24, 2024 with 227 votes, #215 of 5,471 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
ChartDB is a tool that generates entity-relationship diagrams from database schemas using a single query, designed for developers and data analysts. It includes AI-powered export functionality to assist with database migration tasks. The tool is available as a web application and open-source project.
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From the sources
Database diagrams editor that allows you to visualize and design your DB with a single query. - chartdb/chartdb
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