Quick Start

This guide will help you get up and running with OrcaQ in just a few minutes.

Step 1: Launch OrcaQ

After installation, launch OrcaQ from your applications folder or terminal.

Step 2: Create Your First Connection

1. Click the + New Connection button in the sidebar
2. Select your database type (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.)
3. Enter your connection details:
   • Host: localhost or your database server
   • Port: Default port for your database
   • Database: Database name
   • User: Your username
   • Password: Your password (stored locally)
4. Click Test Connection to verify
5. Click Save to store the connection

Step 3: Explore Your Database

Once connected, you can:

• Browse tables - View all tables in the left sidebar
• Inspect schemas - Click any table to see its structure
• View data - Double-click a table to see its contents

Step 4: Run Your First Query

1. Click the New Query button (or press Cmd+N)
2. Type your SQL query:

SELECT * FROM users LIMIT 10;

3. Press Cmd+Enter to execute
4. View results in the table below

Step 5: Use AI Analysis

OrcaQ includes AI-powered features to help you understand your data:

1. Select a query or result set
2. Click the AI Analysis button
3. Get insights about performance, patterns, or suggestions

Next Steps

Now that you're set up, explore more features:

• Database Connections
• Installation options
• Introduction