Free database schema discovery and comprehension tool
Publisher’s description
What is SchemaCrawler?
SchemaCrawler by Sualeh Fatehi is open-source Windows software in the databases category. It ranks 34th by popularity among databases in this catalogue. It is written in Dockerfile.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 17.12.2, released on July 20, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 77 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 15 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 27,047 times. The source code on GitHub (schemacrawler/SchemaCrawler-Installers) has 10 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and MongoDB.
Project description on GitHub: “SchemaCrawler multi-platform installers”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 15 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SchemaCrawler is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is SchemaCrawler 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:
8D932ED77C45C3AE77C83D85DF56ECC66BE17A19521A2C8CEB038FA07049B160· 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 77 versions ›77 versions over 5 years · about 15 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.12.2Latest | July 20, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 17.12.1 | July 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 17.11.4 | June 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 17.11.3 | June 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 17.11.2 | May 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 17.11.1 | May 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 17.11.0 | May 4, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 17.10.2 | April 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id schemacrawler.schemacrawler -echoco install schemacrawler -yscoop install main/schemacrawlermsiexec /i SchemaCrawler-17.12.2.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {37FCA658-7188-39BA-B3BE-ECD9A93CEEE2} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Sualeh Fatehi
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- EPL-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/schemacrawler/SchemaCrawler-Installers
- Written in
- Dockerfile
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 17.12.2
- Released
- July 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 77
- Updates / year
- 14.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 27,047
- GitHub stars
- 10
- GitHub forks
- 4
- Website
- schemacrawler.com
- winget ID
- schemacrawler.schemacrawler
- Chocolatey package
- schemacrawler
- Scoop package
- main/schemacrawler
- MSI product code
- {37FCA658-7188-39BA-B3BE-ECD9A93CEEE2}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SchemaCrawler free?
Yes. SchemaCrawler is open-source software under the EPL-2.0 licence.
Is SchemaCrawler 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 SchemaCrawler 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 SchemaCrawler be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does SchemaCrawler 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 SchemaCrawler?
The versions page lists all 77 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to SchemaCrawler?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, MongoDB, SQLite and Dolt. The alternatives page compares them.
