What makes Sqlit different from psql or pgcli?

Sqlit provides a keyboard-driven TUI with Neovim-like normal/insert mode, lazygit-style navigation, context-based keybindings, and visual result exploration without writing every query from scratch.

How much traction does Sqlit have?

4,322 GitHub stars, 190 HN points, 80 comments, released December 2025.

What databases does Sqlit support?

PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server, Turso, with SSH tunneling support.

What are the alternatives to Sqlit?

pgcli (completion), litecli, pam-db (hybrid CLI/TUI), DBeaver (heavyweight GUI). Sqlit is the only lazygit-style keyboard-first option.

Is the gap still open for a SQL TUI?

Moderately competitive, 5+ alternatives exist. Sqlit has best UX but market is populated. Revenue opportunity is in hosted/team editions.

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Developers lack a keyboard-driven TUI for SQL databases with lazygit-style navigation

Existing SQL GUIs are heavyweight apps; psql and mysql CLIs require remembering syntax for every action. Developers who use lazygit daily want the same muscle memory for database exploration. Sqlit (190 HN pts, Dec 2025, 4.3k GitHub stars) fills this gap with a Neovim-like, multi-adapter SQL TUI.