linqpad ☆

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Description:
.NET LINQ database query tool and code scratchpad

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 9.9.10.5610943@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 26, 2025

Links: Homepage | @linqpad | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: csharp dotnet linq database query developer-tool

Install: brew install --cask linqpad

About:
LINQPad is a versatile code scratchpad for .NET that allows developers to interactively query databases using LINQ and execute C#/F#/VB scripts without project overhead. It provides instant results in a rich output pane, supporting everything from ad-hoc database exploration to prototyping complex logic with auto-completion and IL visualization.

Key Features:

Interactive LINQ query execution against SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and more
Support for C#, F#, and VB with NuGet package integration
Rich results display including grids, charts, and SQL execution plans
Instant code prototyping without project compilation overhead
LINQPad 7+ supports .NET Core and .NET 5+ on multiple platforms

Use Cases:

Ad-hoc database querying and data analysis without SSMS or GUI tools
Rapid .NET code prototyping and algorithm testing
Learning LINQ syntax with immediate visual feedback

Alternatives:

DBeaver – Cross-platform SQL IDE with broader database support but no .NET scripting
Postman – API testing tool, not designed for LINQ or .NET code execution
Visual Studio Code – General editor requiring extensions and setup for similar functionality

Version History

Detected	Version	Change	Commit
Jun 23, 2026 8:19am	9.9.10.5610943	VERSION_BUMP	79bcdde1
May 15, 2026 2:08am	9.8.12.1806307	VERSION_BUMP	a8994dfc
May 12, 2026 7:59am	9.8.11.6582054	VERSION_BUMP	d15e7d22
Mar 30, 2026 10:30am	9.7.13.2777418	VERSION_BUMP	c043631a
Feb 5, 2026 7:11am	9.6.6.5942606	VERSION_BUMP	9c942657
Dec 28, 2025 7:06am	9.5.10.8598375	VERSION_BUMP	d56d1ac1
Dec 26, 2025 4:24am	9.4.6.1091978	VERSION_BUMP	52ee907d