A tool that allow you to run SQL-like query on local files
Publisher’s description
What is FileQL?
FileQL is an open-source database program for Windows from AmrDeveloper. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and 32-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.10.0, released on February 20, 2025. 5 versions are listed since March 8, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (AmrDeveloper/FileQL) has 109 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Project description on GitHub: “A tool that allow you to run SQL-like query on local files instead of database files using the GitQL SDK.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: FileQL is an open-source database tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is FileQL 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:
FA4B8E519EB8ADCC01FCF6AFF80076C101820E758422DC67C595094E6DA48878· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.10.0Latest | February 20, 2025 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
| 0.9.0 | November 10, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 0.5.0 | June 14, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 0.4.0 | June 4, 2024 | — | 64-bit Portable32-bit Portable |
| 0.2.0 | March 8, 2024 | — | 32-bit Portable64-bit Portable |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id amrdeveloper.fileql -eProgram files (.exe): fileql.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install fileqlInformation
- Publisher
- AmrDeveloper
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/AmrDeveloper/FileQL
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.10.0
- Released
- February 20, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 8, 2024
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 109
- GitHub forks
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- amrdeveloper.fileql
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is FileQL free?
Yes. FileQL is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is FileQL 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 FileQL 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.
Does FileQL run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of FileQL?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 8, 2024.
Can I use FileQL without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to FileQL?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Dolt and MongoDB. The alternatives page compares them.
