DbGate
Dev tools
database client
SHOW HN2021
198points
76comments
#237of 2,533 in 2021
Top 10%of 2021 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
14 positive, 15 neutral or asking, 3 mixed, 3 critical, out of 35 comments about the project. Thread score +0.27.
Execution: 3 for, 3 againstIdea: 3 for, 0 againstPerformance: 2 for, 0 againstPrivacy: 1 for, 0 against
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What HN said
What people liked
Fast and performant for an Electron app
From 3 comments
I have been looking for a native SQL client that is fast and works well on a HiDPI display. I've spent a few minutes playing around with it and this is exactly it. Thank you for…
jdiez17 on HNIt looks great and surprisingly performant for electron app. Noticed that while adding postgres connection, you cannot specify database name. Many services uses custom database…
datasert on HNVery impressive! I use DataGrip currently which is great but it has performance issues. This is very fast! And I like that it's AppImage. I really like the UI. And it's…
mhotchen on HN
Clean UI and feature-rich, good data editing
From 3 comments
Well done, impressive features, I like the data edit capability, appears to be way better than other clients. I’ll give it a try - gotta be better than PgAdmin!
garyclarke27 on HNSaw this and downloaded. Looks very good. Thanks for creating this. Fast, and plenty of features. I am using DBeaver and this looks like it can be a great replacement.
astatine on HNAmazing! Very feature-rich for a passion project.
topicseed on HN
Simpler interface than DBeaver
From 1 comment
Author's point of view... dbgate have much simpler user interface. dbeaver is powerful, but it has traditional design like other applications made by Java. dbeaver looks like…
janproch on HN
Objections
Windows install shows no window and multiple processes
From 1 comment
This looks very impressive! However, I can't get it to work. Just installed it on Windows 10. When I launch it I get a taskbar icon but no actual window. There are also four…
jaywalk on HN
Missing SQLite and table structure editing
From 2 comments
Have my vote for SQLite support! I frequently find myself in need of a proper tool to inspect, explore, query and modify SQLite databases. When I saw your Show HN, SQLite support…
TeMPOraL on HNVery impressive! I use DataGrip currently which is great but it has performance issues. This is very fast! And I like that it's AppImage. I really like the UI. And it's…
mhotchen on HN
Cannot specify database name for PostgreSQL connections
From 2 comments
Looks great Jan. One small issue is that for PostgreSQL I cannot specify the database when I am creating a connection. Not a problem for local databases but you may not have…
leommoore on HNIt looks great and surprisingly performant for electron app. Noticed that while adding postgres connection, you cannot specify database name. Many services uses custom database…
datasert on HN
Requests
SQLite support
From 3 comments
Have my vote for SQLite support! I frequently find myself in need of a proper tool to inspect, explore, query and modify SQLite databases. When I saw your Show HN, SQLite support…
TeMPOraL on HNI'm glad you mentioned this! I'll keep your github bookmarked as I've been looking for something like this with SQLite support.
client4 on HNLooks like something interesting to try, thanks for the efforts. Would really love/need to see SQLite support here.
ethanpil on HN
Portable Windows package
From 2 comments
Is it possible to provide portable zips for Windows?
noisy_boy on HNNo portable package for windows. "All configured authentication methods failed".
tropin on HN
Diagramming and ER diagrams
From 2 comments
Loving the look of this. Amazing work! Are there any plans to provide diagramming and documentation support? Since I’m on MacOS One feature I really liked about DBSchema (Java…
universenz on HNWow this looks nice! Can it generate ER diagrams? Also looking forward to SQLite support
bbkane on HN
Sustainable funding or donation option
From 2 comments
Projects like yours are why browsing HN is still a joy -- this is diamond-in-the-rough software, and I never know when I'll come across it (also thanks to HNs stellar moderation…
hardwaresofton on HNThank you for this amazing project.I really like it. I am using HeidiSQL and was ok with it, but will try this for my next project. Question: are you planning to support it for…
yetanother-1 on HN
Questions
How does it compare to DBeaver and Beekeeper Studio
From 2 comments
Another tool in this space is DBeaver (https://dbeaver.io/). Does anyone know how they compare? Also there's MySQLWorkbench, but that's specific to MySQL/MariaDB.
cies on HNThanks for this. I've been using Beekeeper Studio (https://www.beekeeperstudio.io/) and I've been mostly happy with it, but glad to see alternatives. The only problem I have with…
otsaloma on HN
Is it fully usable from the keyboard
From 1 comment
Am I able to use DbGate 100% without mouse? I manage to do like 80% or so in stock SSMS, and haven't really bothered with dbeaver keyboard shortcuts. I will start using this as…
queuep on HN
Alternatives named
TablePlus
From 2 comments
Tangentially related, if any macOS users are shopping for a DB client here’s my experience: After many years Sequel Pro (MySQL only) started having problems so I tried every tool…
user3939382 on HNCopying from an earlier comment of mine, as it might be useful to someone. # Mysql Only: - Sequel Pro (Free, Pretty, Mac only. Has issues with MySQL v8) - Workbench -…
sam_goody on HN
DBeaver
From 2 comments
Another tool in this space is DBeaver (https://dbeaver.io/). Does anyone know how they compare? Also there's MySQLWorkbench, but that's specific to MySQL/MariaDB.
cies on HNCopying from an earlier comment of mine, as it might be useful to someone. # Mysql Only: - Sequel Pro (Free, Pretty, Mac only. Has issues with MySQL v8) - Workbench -…
sam_goody on HN
DataGrip
From 2 comments
Very impressive! I use DataGrip currently which is great but it has performance issues. This is very fast! And I like that it's AppImage. I really like the UI. And it's…
mhotchen on HNCopying from an earlier comment of mine, as it might be useful to someone. # Mysql Only: - Sequel Pro (Free, Pretty, Mac only. Has issues with MySQL v8) - Workbench -…
sam_goody on HN
Azure Data Studio
From 1 comment
This is a bit like Azure Data Studio...even built on the same platform, Electron... Good work btw but what is the advantage over using Azure Data Studio? (other than the lack of…
aquir on HN
Beekeeper Studio
From 2 comments
Thanks for this. I've been using Beekeeper Studio (https://www.beekeeperstudio.io/) and I've been mostly happy with it, but glad to see alternatives. The only problem I have with…
otsaloma on HNCopying from an earlier comment of mine, as it might be useful to someone. # Mysql Only: - Sequel Pro (Free, Pretty, Mac only. Has issues with MySQL v8) - Workbench -…
sam_goody on HN