A fast, keyboard-first database client built with Rust and GPUI.
Publisher’s description
What is DBFlux?
DBFlux is an open-source database program for Windows from Ignacio Perez. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.8.13, released on October 24, 2026. 5 versions are listed since September 13, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (0xErwin1/dbflux) has 483 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Project description on GitHub: “A fast, keyboard-first database client built with Rust and GPUI.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: DBFlux is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DBFlux safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
DE2F9DB7DAD088F48A0AA6E5199D80F804E3D26B23529568C898A934A34FC116· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8.13Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.8.12 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.11 | October 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 0.8.10 | October 11, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit ZIP |
| 0.7.8 | September 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id 0xErwin1.DBFlux -edbflux-windows-amd64-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Ignacio Perez
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/0xErwin1/dbflux
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Version
- 0.8.13
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 9, 2026
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 483
- GitHub forks
- 37
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- 0xErwin1.DBFlux
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBFlux free?
Yes. DBFlux is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is DBFlux safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install DBFlux with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can DBFlux be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DBFlux run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of DBFlux?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to September 13, 2026.
Can I use DBFlux without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to DBFlux?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Redis on Windows and Beekeeper Studio. The alternatives page compares them.
