tabiew

A lightweight terminal application that transforms how you interact with tabular data files. Whether you're working with CSV, Parquet, JSON, Arrow, SQLite, Excel, or other formats, this tool brings powerful querying capabilities directly to your terminal.

Key capabilities include SQL query support for complex data operations, vim-style keybindings for efficient navigation, and the ability to work with multiple tables simultaneously in a single view. The fuzzy search feature helps you quickly locate data, while scripting support enables automation of repetitive tasks.

Perfect for data analysts and developers who need to:

• Examine large datasets without leaving the terminal
• Filter, sort, and select specific columns on demand
• Execute SQL queries against various file formats
• Switch between multiple data sources seamlessly
• Customize the interface with over 400 beautiful themes

The tool works cross-platform on Linux, macOS, and other Unix-like systems, with straightforward installation via package managers, Homebrew, Cargo, or from source. Its lightweight design ensures fast performance even with substantial datasets, making it ideal for quick data exploration and analysis workflows.