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Bdash

bdash · v1.34.0

8
7.0

Simple SQL Client for lightweight data analysis

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brew install --cask bdash
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Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v1.34.0
21d ago1.33.0→1.34.0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Bdash is a straightforward SQL client designed for easy data analysis. It offers a clean interface for querying databases, making it ideal for developers and analysts needing a no-frills tool for data exploration.

Bdash allows users to execute SQL queries and perform basic data analysis on various databases.

Maturity: The project is active with recent commits and a substantial GitHub following, indicating good health.

Community: Limited community discussion, with only one relevant mention on Hacker News and no activity on Reddit.

Pros

  • + Simple and intuitive user interface
  • + Active development and open-source nature
  • + Built with modern TypeScript

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Niche adoption with limited community support

GitHub

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Stars
108
Forks
24
Issues
MIT
License
TypeScriptLast commit: Mar 10, 2026

Community Mentions

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Feb 2020 Bocker – Docker implemented in around 100 lines of Bash (2015)
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Sep 2019 Pure Bash Bible
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May 2018 Safe ways to do things in bash
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Feb 2017 Show HN: Bdash – A simple business intelligence application
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Jul 2015 Show HN: Bocker – Docker implemented in 100 lines of bash
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown

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