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DBeaver for Mac

DBeaver for Mac

  -  125 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    DBeaver 25.1.2 LATEST

  • Review by

    Daniel Leblanc

  • Operating System

    macOS 11.0 Big Sur or later

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    DBeaver Corp / External Link

  • Filename

    dbeaver-ce-25.1.2-macos-x86_64.dmg

DBeaver for Mac is a free multi-platform database tool for developers, SQL programmers, database administrators, and analysts.

Supports all popular databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQLite, Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, Sybase, MS Access, Teradata, Firebird, Derby, etc.

DBeaver for macOS is a free and open-source universal database tool for developers and database administrators.
  • Usability is the main goal of this project, program UI is carefully designed and implemented.
  • It is free and open-source (ASL).
  • It is multiplatform.
  • It is based on the opensource framework and allows writing of various extensions (plugins).
  • It supports any database having a JDBC driver.
  • It may handle any external data source which may or may not have a JDBC driver.
  • There is a set of plugins for certain databases (MySQL, Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Vertica, Informix, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, InfluxDB in version 5.x) and different database management utilities (e.g. ERD, data transfer, compare, data export/import, mock data generation, etc).
What`s new:
  • Database navigator
  • Create object menu was improved (no redundant sub-menu)
  • Connection folders creation was fixed
  • Elements coloring was improved (for different connection types)
  • Shortcuts processing was fixed (broken shortcuts after some actions)
  • Table editor tabs activation was fixed
  • Columns editor: auto-completion was fixed in drop-downs.
  • Data transfer: export from multiple queries was fixed (target file names)
  • SQL Editor: SQL formatter was fixed (exp numbers and other minor fixes)
  • Spatial data editor:
  • Geography/geometry value editor (plaintext, WKT)
  • Numerous fixes in different SRIDs support
  • Oracle: metadata (constraints, foreign keys) reading performance was significantly improved
  • PostgreSQL:
  • Multiple query result sets support was added
  • Table partitions information was extended
  • Native database backup was fixed
  • Database creation was fixed (special characters in db name)
  • Sequence rename was fixed
  • Full schema DDL generation was fixed
  • Greenplum, Redshift: execution plan explain now supports plaintext format
  • SQLite: sample database was updated
  • Sybase (12 and older): stored procedures source reading was fixed
  • Apache Ignite: identifiers quoting was fixed
  • DB2 iSeries: schema reading was fixed
  • Extra command line parameters (connection opening)
  • Connections import from SQL Developer was fixed
  • Windows installer: config files (dbeaver.ini) backup
  • Extensions (Office, SVG, etc) installer was fixed
  • Checking for multiple DBeaver instances was added
How to Use
  • Open the downloaded .dmg file and install
  • Launch DBeaver from Applications folder
  • Create a new database connection
  • Enter connection details and test connection
  • Start running SQL queries in the SQL Editor
  • Use the Data Editor to view and edit data
  • Manage database structure via Database Navigator
  • Save queries and results for future use
  • Customize themes and UI in Preferences
System Requirements

macOS 10.11 or later

64-bit Intel or Apple Silicon processor

At least 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)

200 MB disk space for installation

Java JDK 11 or higher (can be bundled)

PROS
  • Supports many database types
  • Rich and intuitive user interface
  • Powerful SQL editor with auto-complete
  • ER diagrams and visual data tools
  • Open-source and regularly updated
CONS
  • Can be heavy on system resources
  • Initial setup may confuse beginners
  • Some features need Enterprise edition
  • Occasional UI lag on large datasets
  • Java dependency may cause issues
Note: Requires Java Runtime Environment.

Also Available: Download DBeaver for Windows

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What's new in this version:

SQL Editor:
- Added variables for virtual column manipulation: row (a map of column names to their values) and table (with name, schema, and container fields)
- Aliases can now be used in a case-insensitive manner
- Fixed issue where the selected schema wasn’t recognized after reconnecting

AI Assistant:
- Improved GitHub Copilot authorization: the auth token is now displayed during the authorization process and can be copied.
- GitHub Copilot now displays the up-to-date list of available models
- Fixed the AI button not working when the AI extension is installed
- Hide script ruler when executing queries from AI chat

Data Editor:
- Fixed incorrect code generation and saving for Virtual key updates
- Added an option to show column ordinal position next to the column name in the data grid
- Data Transfer: Improved NVARCHAR mapping accuracy during data import
- Security: Fixed CVE-2023-48795

Connectivity:
- Improved UI controls on the connection settings
- Fixed "--newInstance" option when starting the application via CLI
- "Change Connection(s) Driver" option is now working again
- Fixed an issue where newly created connection types couldn't be deleted

General:
- English is now the default language. If a user has never selected a language manually, the UI will switch to English
- Fixed an issue where UI elements disappeared when using a display scale other than 100%
- Most icons in the application have been updated to SVG format
- Based on Eclipse 2025-06. Earlier versions are no longer supported

Development:
- JSQL Parser library was updated to version 5.3
- Fixed the ability to install CE bundles in Eclipse

Databases:
BigQuery:
- Added BigQuery to the SQL category in the connection dialog
- Fix column aliases visibility validation - column aliases are not available in WHERE but are visible in other SELECT query parts

Clickhouse:
- Fixed identifiers quotation
- Added support for complex types nested in arrays
- CUBRID: Fixed VARCHAR length not displaying in Navigator
- DB2 LUW: Added support for changing expired passwords (not available for databases running in Docker)

MySQL:
- Fixed the ability to create a dump
- Fixed an exception when opening the partition Virtual tab
- Oracle: Fixed CREATE PROCEDURE statement boundaries detection

PostgreSQL:
- Fixed misplaced comment in DDL generation
- Fixed the ability to connect when the port is specified in the URL for PgPass authentication
- Fixed display issue with time zones when date formatting is enabled
- Added support for MAINTAIN privilege