rudbman is a desktop database workbench written in Rust and drawn with gpui, the
GPU-accelerated UI framework behind the Zed editor. It reaches a database through
that database's own JDBC driver over an embedded JVM bridge, so any product with a
JDBC driver is a supported product: drivers come from Maven Central by coordinate or
from disk, the driver class is detected from the JAR, and every connection gets an
isolated class loader so two vendors' drivers cannot collide.
Each connection is a tab with its own work area — a schema explorer over catalogs,
schemas, tables, views, sequences and routines; a SQL editor with dialect-aware
highlighting, statement splitting and cancellation, over a virtualized grid that
scrolls a million rows without loading a million rows; ERD diagrams laid out and
routed automatically; a visual query builder that turns dragged tables and columns
into SQL; and backup of a schema to a replayable .sql script. Connections can run
through an SSH tunnel, and secrets live in the Windows credential store rather than
on disk.
No JDK is required — the installer carries a Java runtime built with jlink and
rudbman uses the one next to its executable. The interface is available in English,
Korean, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish, French and Russian.
Publisher’s description
What is rudbman?
rudbman is an open-source database program for Windows from Xcomart. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.3.3, released on October 24, 2026. 3 versions are listed since August 26, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Project description on GitHub: “Database workbench over JDBC — Rust + gpui GUI, JNI bridge”
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
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: rudbman is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is rudbman 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:
DFA40C65F24BBA2F24D7F00E2EED2907AB0F7F7417E0128CF6659DBBBA8AAB0F· 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 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3.3Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.2.9 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.2.3 | August 26, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Xcomart.Rudbman -erudbman-v0.3.3-x86_64-pc-windows-msvc-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Xcomart
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/xcomart/rudbman
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.3.3
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- September 18, 2026
- Versions listed
- 3
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Xcomart.Rudbman
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Frequently asked questions
Is rudbman free?
Yes. rudbman is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is rudbman 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 rudbman 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 rudbman be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does rudbman support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does rudbman 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 rudbman?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 26, 2026.
Can I use rudbman without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to rudbman?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Dolt and Beekeeper Studio. The alternatives page compares them.
