squirrelsql ☆
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Description:
Graphical Java program for viewing the structure of a JDBC compliant database
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.0.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: sql database jdbc java client
Install: brew install --cask squirrelsql
About:
SQuirrel SQL is a universal SQL client built in Java that connects to any database via JDBC drivers. It provides a graphical interface for browsing database schemas, executing SQL queries, and visualizing results. Its extensible plugin architecture allows for custom functionality to support diverse database management tasks.
Key Features:
  • Universal JDBC connectivity for various databases
  • Schema browser for tables, views, and procedures
  • SQL editor with syntax highlighting and auto-completion
  • Extensible via a plugin architecture
Use Cases:
  • Exploring and querying heterogeneous database environments
  • Database administrators performing schema analysis and maintenance
Alternatives:
  • DBeaver – More modern UI and broader native support, but heavier resource usage
  • TablePlus – Native macOS app with a cleaner interface, but proprietary and paid
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 19, 2025 8:55am 5.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 0d6cf11e
Sep 18, 2025 7:52pm 5.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 3154b2d4
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