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Tabularis
Tabularis is an open-source desktop SQL workspace that connects databases and integrates built-in AI agents.
Tabularis is an open-source desktop database client built for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, and SQLite, with support for over 23 additional databases including DuckDB, ClickHouse, and Redis. It features a built-in Model Context Protocol server that allows AI agents like Claude, Cursor, and Devin to inspect schemas and run queries directly in the application. The workspace includes a Monaco SQL editor, SQL notebooks with inline charts, a visual query builder, visual EXPLAIN, ER diagrams, and secure SSH tunneling. Developers can extend functionality using language-agnostic plugins written in Rust, Go, Python, or Node.js communicating over JSON-RPC. Built with a Rust and Tauri backend and a React frontend, the software keeps data and credentials local-first.
Tabularis at a glance
- Best for: Software engineer
- Runs on: macOS, Windows, Linux, Web
- Pricing: Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license.
- Released: January 2026
- Category: AI coding tool
- Website: tabularis.dev
Key features
- Built-in Model Context Protocol server for AI agents
- Monaco-powered SQL editor with precise execution controls
- SQL notebooks combining queries, Markdown, and inline charts
- Visual query builder for joins, filters, and aggregations
- Visual EXPLAIN execution plans with interactive graphs
- Schema management with inline editing and ER diagrams
- Language-agnostic plugin system using JSON-RPC over stdin/stdout
- SSH tunneling and system keychain credential storage
Use it for
- Drafting and executing SQL queries with AI agent assistance
- Managing multiple PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite databases
- Building reusable multi-cell SQL and Markdown notebooks
- Inspecting query execution performance with visual EXPLAIN
- Connecting to remote databases securely via SSH tunnels
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