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Spec score 7.6 #34 of 53 in Database Client Software

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Purpose
Pgweb is a web-based, cross-platform explorer for PostgreSQL databases, written in Go.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Platforms
The installation page lists macOS, Linux, Windows, and 64-bit ARM as supported platforms.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Deployment
Pgweb is distributed as a single binary and can also be installed with Docker or Homebrew.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sosedoff.github.io
License
The repository identifies Pgweb as MIT licensed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Connections
Pgweb connects to local or remote PostgreSQL servers, including Heroku Postgres, and supports SSH tunnels through firewalls.Read 9 Oct 2026 · sosedoff.github.io
Convenience
It records query history and supports server bookmarks for quick connections.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Exports
Query results and table data can be exported to CSV, JSON, or XML.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
PostgreSQL compatibility
The README lists PostgreSQL 9.6+ support; the product site says official support starts at 9.1 and older versions are not guaranteed.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Queries
Users can execute and analyze custom SQL queries.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Security controls
CLI options include HTTP basic authentication, read-only database mode, SSL certificate settings, and an option to disable SSH connections.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Sessions
The application supports multiple database sessions.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support and community
The README directs users to GitHub Issues for questions and the project wiki for documentation.Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

Pgweb Free MIT licensed · PostgreSQL 9.6+ · Mac, Linux, Windows Read 9 Oct 2026 · github.com

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