tabularis
Open-source desktop SQL workspace with 3 built-in database drivers and 24 shipped driver plugins, including SQL Server, DuckDB, ClickHouse and Redis. Built-in MCP server for Claude, Cursor and Devin, SQL notebooks and visual EXPLAIN.
- 5.3k stars
- 394 forks
- 127 open issues
- Language: TypeScript
- License: Apache-2.0
- updated
Install
git clone https://github.com/TabularisDB/tabularis{
"mcpServers": {
"tabularis": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/tabularis/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"tabularis": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/tabularis/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}- Run the command above in your terminal (Claude Code), or paste the JSON config into claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop).
- Replace any <placeholder> values with your API keys or paths.
- Restart Claude. The MCP server and its tools appear automatically.
Clone https://github.com/TabularisDB/tabularis and follow its README for install instructions.
Editor's note
Tabularis is an open-source desktop database client built with Tauri and React that connects to PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, and SQLite through a cross-platform GUI available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its feature set includes a SQL editor, SQL notebooks, a visual query builder, a data grid for browsing and editing records, and a visual EXPLAIN tool for inspecting query execution plans. The application integrates with Claude via a built-in MCP server, allowing AI agents to query connected databases, inspect schemas, and run SQL directly from compatible MCP clients. A plugin system lets developers extend core functionality without modifying the application source. The project itself originated as an AI-assisted development experiment, and that origin shapes its design philosophy around AI-first workflows. Developers who regularly switch between database engines and want a single desktop tool that also exposes their data to Claude-based agents through MCP are the primary audience.
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Use when the user needs to run GitNexus CLI commands like analyze/index a repo, check status, clean the index, generate a wiki, or list indexed repos. Examples: \"Index this repo\", \"Reanalyze the codebase\", \"Generate a wiki\"
Use when the user is debugging a bug, tracing an error, or asking why something fails. Examples: \"Why is X failing?\", \"Where does this error come from?\", \"Trace this bug\"
Use when the user asks how code works, wants to understand architecture, trace execution flows, or explore unfamiliar parts of the codebase. Examples: \"How does X work?\", \"What calls this function?\", \"Show me the auth flow\"
Use when the user asks about GitNexus itself — available tools, how to query the knowledge graph, MCP resources, graph schema, or workflow reference. Examples: \"What GitNexus tools are available?\", \"How do I use GitNexus?\"
Generate a Discohook-ready JSON embed for a Tabularis release given its version. Reads CHANGELOG.md for the changes and src/data/changelog.ts for the blog post URL, then fills in template.json (which the user can customize) and writes the result. Use when the user asks for a Discord release announcement, a Discohook embed, or "il json per discohook" for a specific version.
Use when creating or updating a Tabularis database driver plugin in Rust. Covers modern manifest fields, JSON-RPC over stdio, modular plugin layout, MySQL-level feature coverage targets, optional UI extensions, and validation against Tabularis repo rules.
MCP Servers overview
What people ask about tabularis
What is TabularisDB/tabularis?
TabularisDB/tabularis is mcp servers for the Claude AI ecosystem. Open-source desktop SQL workspace with 3 built-in database drivers and 24 shipped driver plugins, including SQL Server, DuckDB, ClickHouse and Redis. Built-in MCP server for Claude, Cursor and Devin, SQL notebooks and visual EXPLAIN. It has 5.3k GitHub stars and its last recorded update is dated 2026-10-23.
How do I install tabularis?
You can install tabularis by cloning the repository (https://github.com/TabularisDB/tabularis) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
Is TabularisDB/tabularis safe to use?
Our security agent has analyzed TabularisDB/tabularis and assigned a Trust Score of 97/100 (tier: Verified). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.
Who maintains TabularisDB/tabularis?
TabularisDB/tabularis is maintained by TabularisDB. The last recorded GitHub activity is dated 2026-10-23, with 127 open issues.
Are there alternatives to tabularis?
Yes. On ClaudeWave you can browse similar mcp servers at /categories/mcp, sorted by popularity or recent activity.