SQL Workbench/J

Spec sheet

Purpose

SQL Workbench/J is a DBMS-independent, cross-platform SQL query tool written in Java, focused on interactive or batch SQL scripts and data import/export.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sql-workbench.eu

Support

The manual invites users to send feedback and problem reports to [email protected] and points users to an online forum.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sql-workbench.eu

Additional databases

The maker lists Pivotal Greenplum, HP Vertica, MariaDB, Informix, and SQLite as reported to work but not tested.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sql-workbench.eu

Data transfer

It can export text, XML, HTML, or SQL files, import text, XML, and spreadsheet data, and copy data between database servers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sql-workbench.eu

Database compatibility

It primarily uses Java/JDBC and is expected to work with DBMSs that have a JDBC driver, though features may not work correctly with unknown databases or limited drivers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sql-workbench.eu

Desktop platforms

The generic package includes Linux/Unix and macOS shell scripts plus a Windows launcher; the application should run on operating systems with a Java Runtime Environment.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sql-workbench.eu

Intended use

The site says graphical query building and advanced DBA tasks are not its focus, and it is not intended as a full development IDE.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sql-workbench.eu

Java requirement

Stable Build 132 requires Java 11 or later, and the next build is stated to require Java 21.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sql-workbench.eu

License restriction

The modified Apache 2.0 license withholds use rights from listed governments and organizations directly related to them, and says their members may not download or use the software.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sql-workbench.eu

Spreadsheet support

Excel import/export and OpenOffice Calc import require the optional-libraries package, which the downloads page describes as approximately 30 MB.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sql-workbench.eu

SSH

The manual says SQL Workbench/J includes JSch to support SSH tunneling.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sql-workbench.eu

Tested databases

The maker lists PostgreSQL, HyperSQL, H2, Firebird, Apache Derby, Oracle 11g or later, Microsoft SQL Server, IBM Db2 LUW, and MySQL as specifically tested.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sql-workbench.eu

Warranty

The license provides the software as-is without warranties, and the disclaimer says to use it at the user's own risk.Read 4 Oct 2026 · sql-workbench.eu

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Where Specifiction places it

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