What is db-ui?
Open-source, self-hosted, simple, modern looking DB management UI, with support for AI chatting (bringing your own API key). Supports CRUD with UI for filters/sorts, running custom queries, exports to CSV, schema introspection.
Problem
Users currently rely on closed-source, proprietary database management tools that often lack flexibility, require costly licenses, and have no built-in AI capabilities for query assistance.
Solution
An open-source, self-hosted database management UI with AI chat that enables users to manage databases via a modern interface, run custom queries, export data, and interact with AI using their own API keys for natural language query assistance.
Customers
Developers, DevOps engineers, and database administrators working on projects requiring customizable, secure, and AI-enhanced database management solutions.
Unique Features
Combines open-source self-hosting with AI chat integration while maintaining data privacy (BYO API key), schema introspection, and CSV exports in a unified modern interface.
User Comments
Solves critical pain points of legacy DB tools
Valuable for small teams needing control
AI query assistant boosts productivity
Easy setup with Docker deployment
Transparent development via GitHub
Traction
Gained 94+ upvotes on Product Hunt within first 24 hours, 850+ GitHub stars (as of October 2023), actively maintained with 120+ commits in latest release cycle
Market Size
The global database management systems market was valued at $16.04 billion in 2022, projected to grow at 12.4% CAGR through 2030 (Grand View Research).
