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SQLight

sqlight · v3.0.0.0 • deprecated

5
6.0

Database management tool

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brew install --cask sqlight
Compare with: vs. Redis Insight vs. DB Browser for SQLite vs. TablePlus vs. MySQL Workbench
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Install trend
Trust Score 5/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✗ Deprecated +0
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0

Review

Mar 11, 2026

SQLight is a database management tool leveraging virtual tables and LMDB for efficient SQLite operations, ideal for developers seeking advanced SQL capabilities.

SQLight is a tool for managing SQLite databases with virtual tables and LMDB backend support.

Maturity: The project shows recent activity but has limited community adoption with few stars and no forks.

Community: No significant community discussion found, with minimal mentions on Hacker News and no Reddit activity.

Pros

  • + Utilizes virtual tables for powerful SQL features
  • + Employs LMDB for efficient database operations
  • + Open-source with MIT license

Cons

  • - No auto-update functionality
  • - Limited community support and engagement

GitHub

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MIT
License
GoLast commit: May 19, 2025

Community Mentions

hackernews
Apr 2022 Sqlightning: SQLite3 ported to use LMDB instead of its original Btree code
hackernews
Mar 2008 Query anything with SQLight - virtual tables make powerful features
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown

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