Hi all, I’m one of the creators of ChartDB.

ChartDB to simplify database design and visualization, providing a powerful, intuitive tool that’s fully open-source. This database diagram tool is similar to traditional ones you can find: dbeaver, dbdiagram, drawsql, etc.

https://github.com/chartdb/chartdb

Key Features:

  • Instant schema import with just one query.
  • AI-powered export to generate DDL scripts for easy database migration.
  • Supports multiple database types: PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, Mssql, ClickHouse and more.
  • Customizable ER diagrams to visualize your database structure.
  • Fully open-source and easy to self-host.

Tech Stack:

  • React + TypeScript
  • Vite
  • ReactFlow
  • Shadcn-ui
  • Dexie.js
  • kameecoding@lemmy.worldEnglish
    61·
    23 days ago

    Why is this better than DBeaver?

    Other than the fact that it mentions AI which makes it instantly infinitely worse?

    • ChartDB@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      2·
      23 days ago

      Hey! I get the AI hesitation - it’s everywhere, and I totally understand if you’re wary of buzzwords! With ChartDB, our focus is on making database diagramming simpler, faster, and visually intuitive without the bloat you sometimes find in other tools. The AI component is there mainly to speed up migrations and adapt the tool to specific SQL dialects, so it’s helpful but not in your face.

      As for why it might work better for you than DBeaver, ChartDB shines if you’re looking for a minimal, open-source way to visualize schemas quickly without needing a full database management suite. It’s lightweight, community-driven, and designed to do one thing really well: diagram and share schemas with simplicity. Plus, we’re always open to feedback and building features that our community finds valuable!

  • Krafting@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    23 days ago

    This looks awesome ! Open-source software needs good design, and you got this right! I might need it in the future, so I’ll keep this on my toolbelt :)

    • ChartDB@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      23 days ago

      Thanks a ton! Glad you like the design - keeping it and user-friendly is what we’re all about. We’ll be here whenever you’re ready to give it a spin!

    • ChartDB@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      23 days ago

      That’s awesome to hear! Thanks for giving ChartDB a shot! We’d love to know how it stacks up for you and if there are any features you think would make it even better. Feel free to reach out here or join our Discord if you have questions or feedback along the way.

      • AustralianSimon@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        21 days ago

        Pretty neat. I think its a really nice looking app and helps navigating the database much nicer. I think what is missing for me is some of the power of applications like dbeaver where you can run queries as you go and easily hop between databases.

        Also mouse wheel scrolls page not zoom which I think would be better. Definitely will use this next time I build a db in parallel with dbeaver.

        • ChartDB@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
          2·
          2 days ago

          Thanks for the kind words and great feedback! Query capabilities are on our radar, and your input reinforces its importance. The mouse wheel suggestion for zooming is a great idea - I’ll note it for future updates. Glad to hear you’ll give ChartDB a try alongside DBeaver - let us know if you have more ideas or feedback! (give a look to our next innovation - https://buckle.dev Would love to chat. feel free to DM me somehow :)