Sqlectron Review

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A simple and lightweight SQL client desktop/terminal
with cross database and platform support.

SpecsUpdate

PlatformsWindows, Linux, Mac

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Pros

Pro
Built-in support for major databases

Sqlectron supports PostgreSQL, MySQL (and MariaDB), MSSQL Server, SQLite, and Cassandra.

Cons

Con
Unmaintained

The creator stopped working on the project, it is in need of maintainers.

Con
Written in Electron

Con
Only installable through npm

Horrible package manager that is not allowed on our servers.

Con
No plugins

Con
Buggy

Sqlectron is installable and that's about it. You can't actually add servers to connect to in the app, making it a 200 MB paperweight.

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Sqlectron Review

SpecsUpdate

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Pros

Pro Built-in support for major databases

Cons

Con Unmaintained

Con Written in Electron

Con Only installable through npm

Con No plugins

Con Buggy

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