ChartDB

What is ChartDB?

ChartDB is a powerful, free, and open-source database visualization and design platform that allows users to quickly import their database schema using a single query and generate clear, customizable ER diagrams. It supports a wide range of popular relational and analytical databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server, MariaDB, ClickHouse, and CockroachDB. ChartDB facilitates schema editing, relationship management, and offers AI-assisted export of SQL DDL scripts tailored to multiple SQL dialects, simplifying database migration and documentation workflows. Designed for developers, data analysts, and engineers, ChartDB can be used both as a cloud service or self-hosted solution, emphasizing ease of use, collaboration, and extensibility.

Key Features

• Instant Schema Import

  Retrieve and visualize your entire database schema instantly with a single smart query, supporting multiple database types.

• AI-Powered SQL Export

  Generate accurate DDL scripts in various SQL dialects for easy database migration and deployment.

• Interactive Diagram Editor

  Customize ER diagrams with features like undo/redo, table and relationship management, layouts, colors, and annotations.

• Wide Database Support

  Compatible with major relational and analytical databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, SQL Server, MariaDB, ClickHouse, and CockroachDB.

• Open-Source and Self-Hosting

  Fully open-source with options to run locally or on your own infrastructure, ensuring data privacy and customization.

• Easy Sharing and Collaboration

  Export diagrams as images, JSON, DBML, or SQL scripts to share visually appealing and precise database documentation.

Use Cases

• Database Schema Visualization : Quickly understand complex database structures through clear, interactive ER diagrams.
• Database Migration : Leverage AI-powered exports to generate DDL scripts for migrating databases across different SQL dialects.
• Schema Design and Editing : Modify and refine database schemas interactively, supporting development and maintenance tasks.
• Documentation and Collaboration : Create and share comprehensive database diagrams for team communication and project documentation.
• Self-Hosted Database Management : Deploy ChartDB on-premises to maintain full control over database visualization and security.

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