OrcaQ
The open source next gen database client. Built for queries, schema design, local-first security, and AI analysis in one focused workspace.
GitHub Available on macOS, Linux, browser, terminal, and Docker
One workspace for every database in your stack.
PostgreSQL runs natively. MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, OracleDB, Redis, Cloudflare D1, and Turso are available in beta. MongoDB, SQL Server, and Snowflake are on the way — all in one workspace, no context switching.
PostgreSQL Native
MySQL Beta
MariaDB Beta
SQLite3 Beta
Redis Beta
OracleDB Beta
Cloudflare D1 Beta
Turso Beta
MongoDB Coming Soon
SQL Server Coming Soon
Snowflake Coming Soon
PostgreSQL Native
MySQL Beta
MariaDB Beta
SQLite3 Beta
Redis Beta
OracleDB Beta
Cloudflare D1 Beta
Turso Beta
MongoDB Coming Soon
SQL Server Coming Soon
Snowflake Coming Soon
Backed by the developer community.
Early support shapes the roadmap: calmer query workflows, better schema visibility, and fewer sharp edges in release review.
A powerful suite of tools, refined for serious database work.
Orcaq keeps the surface minimal, but gives you enough depth to move from quick inspection to production-safe review without changing context.
Workspace Management
Group database connections under named workspaces with custom icons and automated activity tracking.
Connection Management
Support for PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and more. Secure access via SSH tunnels and granular SSL configuration.
Environment Tags
Color-coded labels for dev, staging, and production. Strict Mode enforces confirmation before running mutations.
Schema Explorer
Navigate tables, views, and functions through a multi-schema tree with quick DDL previews.
File Explorer
Organize SQL scripts into nested folders with drag-and-drop support, just like your favorite IDE.
Quick Query Browser
High-performance data grid with inline editing, smart filtering, and foreign-key relationship navigation.
Raw SQL Editor
Full-featured editor with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, EXPLAIN analysis, and shared variables.
Interactive ERD
Visualize schema relationships on a canvas. Generate diagrams for individual tables or the entire database.
Role & Permissions
Visual management for database users and roles. Grant or revoke privileges with a matrix-style UI.
Instance Insights
Real-time monitoring for transactions, active sessions, replication status, and server configuration.
Schema Diff Tool
Compare two databases and generate migration scripts with safe-mode to prevent accidental data loss.
Backup & Restore
Native vendor-tool integration for seamless database exports and imports with job progress tracking.
AI Orca Agent
An AI-powered assistant that can query, visualize, and analyze your data using GPT-4, Claude, or Gemini.
Global Settings
Deep configuration for appearance, editor behavior, AI providers, and table display preferences.
Portable App Data
Export and restore your entire app state, including connections and chat history, for total portability.
Install Orcaq your way
Pick the setup that fits your workflow — native desktop, browser, terminal, or container. All paths lead to the same full experience.
Download App
The full native experience for desktop with local-first security.
Supports macOS & Linux release builds
Web Version
Access the full Orcaq experience directly in your browser.
No installation required
NPX Version
Run Orcaq instantly from your terminal without installation.
Requires Node.js 18+
Docker
Self-host Orcaq in a container for isolated environments.
Official image on Docker Hub
Questions? We've got answers.
If Orcaq is downloaded outside the App Store, macOS Gatekeeper may stop the first launch until you confirm you trust the app.
1
Download Orcaq and move it into Applications.
2
Right-click the app once and choose Open to trigger the first confirmation dialog.
3
If macOS still blocks it, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and choose Open Anyway.
PostgreSQL is the native first-class workflow. MySQL, MariaDB, SQLite, OracleDB, Redis, Cloudflare D1, and Turso are available as beta connectors while MongoDB, SQL Server, and Snowflake are planned.
Yes. Orcaq is designed around switching between local, staging, and production profiles without cluttering the workspace.
The landing page positions Orcaq as a local-first editor. Credentials and connection details stay machine-side unless you add your own sync layer.
Yes. Core navigation is built around quick open, connection switching, recent queries, and command palette actions.
Ready to edit your data with more focus?
Orcaq brings connection management, SQL workflows, schema context, and safer release review into one dark, native workspace.
macOS 14+ · Intel & Apple Silicon · Built for focused release work