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DBeaver for Mac

DBeaver for Mac

  -  128 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    DBeaver 25.2.0 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-25.2.0-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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  • DBeaver 25.2.0 Screenshots

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What's new in this version:

AI Assistant:
- Added query preview to the @ai command and AI chat query confirmation
- Added support of a custom OpenAI API base URL
- Improved query analysis performance

SQL Editor:
- Issues with slow auto-completion of schemas/tables was resolved
- Context information (F2) was fixed and noe works without text selection
- Fixed issue with query re-parsing at the very end of the script
- Fixed aliases completion when dialect doesn't support them
- Fixed issue with scrolling after script formatting

Data Editor:
- Fixed advanced paste for tables without a key
- Fixed value display issue when switching to a record via foreign key
- ER Diagram: fixed incorrect key highlighting for tables with self-referencing columns
- Data transfer: icons for export and import providers were improved
- Connectivity: fixed scroll display in Connection settings

General:
- Updated coloring for test and production connection types, as well as in Query Manager
- Fixed inconsistent font changes when running DBeaver as an Eclipse plugin
- Toolbar colorization in the dark theme was improved
- Fixed background rendering issues in Dark Theme
- The timezone name in the status bar now reflects daylight saving time
- New driver: Added support for TimechoDB/IoTDB

Databases:
ClickHouse:
- Maps are now displayed as strings in the Data Editor
- Fixed connection issues for read-only users

CUBRID:
- Corrected label name for Views in the Metadata Editor
- Added support for AUTO_INCREMENT on SMALLINT and NUMERIC(x,0) column types
- MySQL: improved performance of foreign key and references reading

Oracle:
- Column copy was improved
- Issue with public synonyms loading was fixed
- New optimizer preference was added to the connection settings
- Snowflake: added support for SHOW, GRAN,  and TRUNCATE keywords
- SQL Server: fixed data mapping issue during export