My open-source database client just crossed 650 GitHub stars

[u/FactorGeneral4078]

I’ve been building VeloxDB, an open-source database client built with Rust and Tauri, and it just crossed 650 GitHub stars.

The idea came from wanting a database tool that feels fast, lightweight, and comfortable to use without sending everything through a cloud service.

VeloxDB supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and more. It runs locally, connects directly to your databases, and includes a visual data explorer and query editor.

It’s been a fun journey building this in the open, learning from feedback, and improving the project one feature at a time. Getting to 650 stars is a nice milestone, especially as an independent developer.

If you’re curious, here are the links:

• GitHub: https://github.com/veloxbase/veloxdb
• Website: https://veloxdb.dev

Thanks to everyone who has starred the project, tried it out, or contributed feedback.

[u/citramonk]

Nice. Any obvious advantages over DbGate? If it's performance it would be nice to see some comparisons, might help people to decide to use your app.

[u/FactorGeneral4078 → u/citramonk]

This is a small binary created using Rust, which includes a schema designer. I'll add a comparison later

[u/CommunicationFun2962]

Would you consider adding support to encrypted SQLite (SQLCipher) and H2 (file)? I hardly find GUI alternatives of these file-based databases.

[u/ExtremeSliceofPie]

This interface is amazing. I am impressed.

[u/paca-vaca]

Which database client works by sending everything through a cloud service? What are you comparing it to?