dbx

DBX is a lightweight, cross-platform database client for connecting to and managing over 100 database types. It offers desktop, Docker, and CLI access, plus AI assistance and an MCP Server for database workflows.

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Overview

DBX is a lightweight, cross-platform client for connecting to and managing more than 100 database types, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Redis, and MongoDB. It provides desktop, Docker, and CLI access, so users can work with databases through different environments. Its built-in AI assistant can help produce SQL and checks generated SQL for safety. The MCP Server lets AI coding agents query databases through configured connections.

Key features

  • Connect to more than 100 database types, including relational, document, and key-value databases.
  • Use the client through desktop, Docker, or CLI deployments.
  • Get SQL assistance from Claude, OpenAI, or local models through Ollama, with safety checks for generated SQL.
  • Expose configured database connections to AI coding agents through the MCP Server.

Best for

Developers who work with different database types and want a lightweight client across desktop, Docker, or CLI environments. It may also suit users who want AI assistance or MCP access to configured databases.

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Developer tools and infrastructure
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Rust
License
Apache-2.0
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2026-09-29
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