15MB，lightweight, cross-platform database client. Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Redis, MongoDB, DuckDB, ClickHouse, SQL Server and more.
Publisher’s description
What is DBX?
DBX is an open-source database program for Windows from t8y2. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.6.55, released on October 25, 2026. 154 versions are listed since May 4, 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 (t8y2/dbx) has 27,539 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and DbGate.
Project description on GitHub: “25 MB lightweight cross-platform database client for 100+ databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, Redis, MongoDB, DuckDB, SQL Server, and Dameng. Built-in AI, MCP Server, CLI, desktop and Docker. | 轻量级跨平台数据库管理工具，支持 MySQL、PostgreSQL、SQLite、Redis、MongoDB、达梦等 100+ 数据库，提供桌面端、Docker、CLI、内置 AI 助手和 MCP。”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: DBX is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DBX 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:
0E55045257C7821D7559611C6B0D7104042A6AE63A8FB36183012F23DD4DBD17· 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 154 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6.55Latest | October 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.6.54 | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.6.53 | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.6.52 | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.6.51 | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.6.50 | October 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.6.49 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.6.48 | October 19, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id t8y2.DBX -eDBX_0.6.55_x64-setup.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- t8y2
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/t8y2/dbx
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.6.55
- Released
- October 25, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 6, 2026
- Versions listed
- 154
- GitHub stars
- 27,539
- GitHub forks
- 2,458
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- t8y2.DBX
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DBX free?
Yes. DBX is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is DBX 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 DBX 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 DBX be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DBX 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 DBX?
The versions page lists all 154 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 4, 2026.
Can I use DBX without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to DBX?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, DbGate, SQLite and Beekeeper Studio. The alternatives page compares them.
