Documentation

Everything you need to know about Tabularis — from your first connection to advanced plugin development.

Getting Started

IntroductionWelcome to the Tabularis Wiki. Learn how to get started with the most modern database management tool.InstallationDownload and install Tabularis on macOS, Windows, or Linux.Getting StartedConnect to your first database, explore the schema, and run your first query.

Core Features

SQL EditorHow to use the modern SQL editor in Tabularis with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and multi-tab support.SQL NotebooksCreate interactive multi-cell workspaces that combine SQL queries, Markdown documentation, charts, and cross-cell variables in a single document.Saved QueriesSave, organize, and reuse your most frequent SQL queries per connection.Visual Query BuilderConstruct complex SQL queries visually by dragging tables and drawing JOINs.Split ViewWork with multiple database connections simultaneously in a side-by-side layout.Data GridBrowse, edit, filter, and export table data with a high-performance virtualized grid.

Database Objects

Connection ManagementLearn how to manage your database connections securely with SSH tunneling and keychain integration.Schema Management & ER DiagramsModify your database schema without writing DDL. Create tables, edit columns, and manage indexes.View ManagementCreate, edit, and drop database views with a visual editor and live SQL preview.Dump & ImportExport a full database snapshot to SQL and restore it — with progress tracking and cancellation support.Stored Procedures & RoutinesBrowse stored procedures and functions, view their definitions and parameters.ER DiagramVisualize your database schema as an interactive entity-relationship diagram using the Dagre layout engine.

Security & Networking

Security & CredentialsHow Tabularis stores passwords and secrets using your OS keychain — never on disk.SSH TunnelingConnect to remote databases through SSH tunnels with password or key-based authentication.

AI & Integration

AI AssistantUse AI to generate SQL from natural language and explain complex queries.Plugin SystemExtend Tabularis with new database drivers using any programming language.MCP ServerUse Tabularis as an MCP server to let Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Antigravity, and other AI agents query your local databases.

Customization

ConfigurationAdjust Tabularis to your workflow: language settings, AI providers, and general application behavior.Keyboard ShortcutsFull reference of keyboard shortcuts available in Tabularis, with instructions for customizing your own bindings.Themes & CustomizationPersonalize your workspace with 10 built-in themes and full typography control.

Reference

Technical ArchitectureA deep dive into the Tabularis core: Tauri, Rust drivers, and the React frontend bridge.Task ManagerMonitor and control plugin processes in real time — CPU, RAM, disk I/O, kill, and restart.UpdatesKeep Tabularis up to date — automatic checks on startup, manual check from settings, and package-manager-managed installs.Troubleshooting & FAQSolutions to common problems — connection errors, SSH failures, performance tips, and more.