A minimal, fast SQL client desktop application with AI-powered querying. Built for developers who want to quickly peek at their data without the bloat. Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, and SQLite.
- Fast - Opens in under 2 seconds, low memory footprint
- Multi-Database - PostgreSQL, MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, SQLite
- SSH Tunnels - Connect securely through bastion hosts with password or key auth
- Secure - Connection credentials encrypted locally using OS keychain, no telemetry
- Natural Language Queries - Ask questions in plain English, get SQL
- Multi-Provider - OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Groq, and local Ollama models (BYOK)
- Charts & Insights - Generate visualizations and metrics from query results
- Schema-Aware - AI understands your database structure for accurate queries
- Monaco Editor - SQL syntax highlighting with smart autocomplete
- Table Aliases - Autocomplete understands aliases for complex queries
- Multi-tab & Multi-window - Work with multiple queries and databases simultaneously
- Saved Queries - Bookmark and organize queries with folders and tags
- Command Palette -
Cmd+Kto access everything instantly
- Query Telemetry - Detailed timing breakdown with waterfall visualization
- Benchmark Mode - Run queries multiple times, get p50/p90/p99 statistics
- EXPLAIN Viewer - Analyze query plans with interactive node breakdown
- Performance Indicator - Detect missing indexes, N+1 patterns, and slow queries with auto-generated fix suggestions
- Cancel Queries - Stop long-running queries mid-execution
- Schema Explorer - Browse tables, views, stored procedures, and functions
- Inline Editing - Edit table data directly with INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE
- Table Designer - Create and alter tables with full DDL support (columns, indexes, constraints, partitions)
- JSON Editor - Dedicated editor for JSON/JSONB columns
- Export - Export results to CSV, JSON, or Excel
- ERD Diagrams - See table relationships with interactive entity-relationship diagrams
- Foreign Key Navigation - Jump to related records with one click
- Dark/Light Mode - Easy on the eyes, follows system preference
- Keyboard-First - Power users shouldn't need a mouse
- Auto-Updates - Automatic updates with toast notifications
Download the latest release for your platform from Releases.
- macOS:
.dmg(Intel & Apple Silicon) - Windows:
.exeinstaller - Linux:
.AppImage,.deb, or.tar.gz(Arch)
Starting from v0.4.0, data-peek is code signed and notarized for macOS. You should be able to open it directly without any warnings.
If you're using an older version and see an "App is damaged" warning:
Option 1: Terminal command
xattr -cr /Applications/data-peek.appOption 2: Right-click to open
- Right-click (or Control+click) on data-peek.app
- Select "Open" from the menu
- Click "Open" in the dialog
Auto-updates only work with the AppImage format. If you installed via .deb or .tar.gz, you'll need to manually download new releases from the Releases page.
| Format | Auto-Update |
|---|---|
| AppImage | Yes |
| .deb | No (manual update) |
| .tar.gz | No (manual update) |
For the best experience with automatic updates, we recommend using the AppImage.
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Rohithgilla12/data-peek.git
cd data-peek
# Install dependencies
pnpm install
# Run in development mode
pnpm dev
# Build for your platform
pnpm build:mac # macOS
pnpm build:win # Windows
pnpm build:linux # LinuxIf you get errors about Electron not being found after pnpm install:
# Option 1: Run the setup script
pnpm setup:electron
# Option 2: Rebuild native modules
pnpm rebuild
# Option 3: Clean install (nuclear option)
pnpm clean:installThis can happen when pnpm's cache skips Electron's postinstall script that downloads platform-specific binaries.
| Layer | Technology |
|---|---|
| Desktop | Electron |
| Frontend | React 19 + TypeScript |
| UI | shadcn/ui + Tailwind CSS |
| State | Zustand |
| Query Editor | Monaco |
| Database | pg (PostgreSQL), mysql2 (MySQL), mssql (SQL Server), better-sqlite3 (SQLite) |
apps/
desktop/ # Electron desktop application
web/ # Marketing website + licensing
packages/
shared/ # Shared types for IPC
# Install dependencies
pnpm install
# Start desktop app with hot reload
pnpm dev
# Start web app
pnpm dev:web
# Lint all workspaces
pnpm lint
# Build desktop app
pnpm buildMIT License - see LICENSE for details.
Pre-built binaries require a license for commercial use. See the license file for details on free vs. commercial use.
Contributions are welcome! Please see CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
- GitHub Issues - Bug reports and feature requests
- GitHub Sponsors - Support development
- Twitter/X: @gillarohith