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DBeaver for Mac

DBeaver for Mac

  -  118 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    DBeaver 26.0.4 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-26.0.4-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 options to trim leading or trailing spaces in the selected text or the whole script
- Resolved an issue with incorrect transaction mode display
- Fixed an issue where the transaction monitor showed "N/A" after the toolbar was changed with drag-and-drop
- Fixed an issue where the "Open a separate connection for each editor" preference was not saved
- Fixed the DROP confirmation dialog layout for long SQL queries
- AI assistant: Fixed the default temperature value for different AI engines

Data Editor:
- Fixed an issue where reference tables became empty when fetching the next page in the References panel
- Added an option to show column data type names in column headers (disabled by default)
- Fixed an exception when expanding a custom data type value in Record mode
- Data Export: Fixed object list resizing in the Export/Dump window

Connectivity:
- Fixed an issue where cleared driver proxy credentials were still saved
- Fixed an issue where testing an SSH connection with a passphrase failed if the passphrase was not saved
- Security: Fixed the high vulnerability (CVE-2026-3505) in the bcpg-jdk18on library. The library was updated to version 1.84.0

Miscellaneous:
- Added the ability to save SQL to a file from the Generate SQL dialog
- Added the ability to import JetBrains database connections by pasting datasource configuration text directly into the import wizard
- Fixed an issue where the splash screen was flipped on macOS 14.x.

Databases:
- Athena: Added type casting for date values in data filters
- BigQuery: Added a new driver BigQuery (Experimental)
- ClickHouse: Fixed SQL Editor recognition for existing tables with uppercase letters in their names
- Denodo: Added support for custom data types and fixed column names for nested arrays
- DuckDB: Fixed map rendering for GEOMETRY types with CRS parameters
- Firebird: Expanded database-specific SQL dialect coverage for the SQL Editor. Added more keywords, built-in functions, and SQL generators
- Greenplum/Cloudberry: Fixed external table recognition in the Database Navigator
- MySQL: Fixed query boundaries recognition in the SQL Editor for scripts with the DELIMITER keyword

PostgreSQL:
- Fixed debug configuration dialog layout and datasource saving
- Fixed DDL generation for VIRTUAL generated columns
- SAP HANA: Added the ability to reset the license during connection when the database is in license-only mode

SQL Server:
- Fixed DDL generation for external tables
- Fixed row limiting for table-valued function queries
- StarRocks: Fixed ADD COLUMN DDL generation
- Localization: Localization: Improved Chinese localization