dbx

20 MB lightweight cross-platform database client for 70+ databases.

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DBX_0.5.85_x64.dmg
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About dbx

20 MB lightweight cross-platform database client for 70+ databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Redis, MongoDB, DuckDB, SQL Server, and Dameng. Built-in AI, MCP Server, CLI, desktop and Docker.

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Who it's for

Developers who need to manage multiple databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB in one tool
Ops engineers who prefer a lightweight tool without Java or other heavy runtimes
Product managers and data analysts who want AI assistance for writing and optimizing SQL
Teams that want to host a database management web UI via Docker for remote access
Developers who want to expose their databases to AI coding agents via MCP

Who it's not for

Users who depend on Java-based plugins or the Java ecosystem
Users who need vendor-specific advanced management features such as dedicated backup recovery or performance monitoring

Install guide

Installation Guide

First, determine your operating system and CPU architecture (x64 or arm64), then choose the appropriate package. All files are published on GitHub Releases.

Windows

x64 (Intel/AMD): Download DBX_0.5.81_x64-setup.exe. If you do not have WebView2 Runtime installed, use DBX_0.5.81_x64-webview2-offline-setup.exe (recommended). It bundles WebView2.
arm64: Download DBX_0.5.81_arm64-setup.exe or DBX_0.5.81_arm64-webview2-offline-setup.exe.
MSI packages are also available: DBX_0.5.81_x64_en-US.msi and DBX_0.5.81_arm64_en-US.msi.
Windows 7 (x64): use DBX_0.5.81_x64-win7-webview2-109-offline-setup.exe.

Double-click the installer and follow the prompts. If SmartScreen shows a warning, click "More info" → "Run anyway".

macOS

Apple Silicon: Download DBX_0.5.81_aarch64.dmg
Intel Mac: Download DBX_0.5.81_x64.dmg (recommended)

Open the dmg and drag DBX into the Applications folder.

If you see a warning that the developer cannot be verified, allow it in System Settings → Privacy & Security, or Control-click the app icon and choose "Open".

Linux

Choose the package based on your distribution and architecture:

Ubuntu/Debian (x64): DBX_0.5.81_amd64.deb
Ubuntu/Debian (arm64): DBX_0.5.81_arm64.deb
Fedora/RHEL/openSUSE (x64): DBX-0.5.81-1.x86_64.rpm
Fedora/RHEL/openSUSE (arm64): DBX-0.5.81-1.aarch64.rpm
Other distributions: You can use the AppImage: DBX_0.5.81_amd64.AppImage (recommended) or DBX_0.5.81_aarch64.AppImage.

Install deb with sudo dpkg -i DBX_0.5.81_amd64.deb (or sudo apt install ./DBX_0.5.81_amd64.deb). Install rpm with sudo rpm -ivh DBX-0.5.81-1.x86_64.rpm. For AppImage, run chmod +x DBX_0.5.81_amd64.AppImage and then ./DBX_0.5.81_amd64.AppImage.

Portable Version

For a portable setup, download DBX_0.5.81_x64-portable.zip or DBX_0.5.81_arm64-portable.zip, extract, and run the executable. These files come with .sha256 and .sig files for verification.

Note: For the Windows portable build, when using it as an MCP server you need to set the DBX_DATA_DIR environment variable to the data directory next to DBX.exe (see the official docs).

FAQ

Is DBX free?

Yes, DBX is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and is free to use and modify.

Which operating systems are supported?

Windows, macOS, and Linux. Desktop packages are available for x64 and arm64, and there are also Docker images and a web version.

How can I update to a new version?

The desktop app has a built-in auto-update feature. You can also download the latest version from GitHub Releases and install over the existing one.

Which AI models does the built-in assistant support?

It works with Claude, OpenAI, and local models via Ollama. You can also use any OpenAI-compatible endpoint.

Does DBX support Dameng database?

Yes. The official description explicitly mentions support for Dameng (DM) as one of the 70+ supported databases.