Fast, lightweight TUI for querying SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, DuckDB, Snowflake and 20+ other databases. Features vim keybindings, Docker discovery, SSH tunneling and connection management.

sqlit is a keyboard-driven terminal interface for working with databases directly from your command line. It eliminates the need for heavy GUI applications by providing a lightweight, fast alternative that developers and database administrators can use to query, inspect and manage data across multiple database systems.

The tool supports an extensive range of databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server, MariaDB, DuckDB, ClickHouse, Snowflake, Supabase, Turso, BigQuery, Redshift and many others through a flexible adapter system. This makes it ideal for teams working with diverse database technologies.

Key capabilities include:

Multi-database support with seamless switching between connections
Docker integration that auto-detects running database containers
SSH tunneling for secure remote database access
Vim-style editing with modal keybindings for efficient query writing
Query history that's searchable and connection-specific
Results filtering with fuzzy search across millions of rows
Syntax highlighting and intelligent autocomplete for SQL
Connection manager to save and organize database credentials securely
Cloud CLI integration with AWS, Azure and GCP
Multiple themes including Rose Pine, Tokyo Night, Nord and Gruvbox

The interface keeps keybindings visible on screen and requires no complex configuration. Simply run sqlit, select a connection and start querying. It's designed for developers who want to inspect schemas, run quick queries and work with multiple databases without launching resource-heavy applications.