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
Our AI-driven export feature allows you to generate the DDL script in the dialect of your choice.
So many other options without sending my schema to a third party. Why?
Great question! You don’t have to send anything to a third party - exporting SQL scripts tailored to a specific dialect is optional. By default, we offer a generic SQL export, and only when you need precise, dialect-specific scripts does AI come into play. In the self-hosted version, you’d provide your own OpenAI token, so data stays entirely in your control. Hope that clears it up!
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 :)
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!
Why is this better than DBeaver?
Other than the fact that it mentions AI which makes it instantly infinitely worse?
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!
I’ll be installing this tonight to give it a go beside dbeaver
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.
Looks dope. I’ll give it a try.
Lmk how was it pls :) Thank you!
Amazing, I needed something like that a few months ago (and will need again in future).
So happy to read that! Hope you will enjoy and find it as useful as you imagine! Thanks for sharing :)
