A simple and lightweight SQL client with cross database and platform support.
Publisher’s description
What is sqlectron?
sqlectron by The Sqlectron Team is open-source Windows software in the databases category. It is written in JavaScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.39.0, released on December 3, 2025. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.3 releases a year. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (sqlectron/sqlectron-term) has 559 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Project description on GitHub: “A simple and lightweight SQL client terminal-based interface with cross database and platform support”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Source repository archived
In short: sqlectron is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is sqlectron 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:
D6110AB37065482FE0736469DA6F86B102D3EA602882C56B9E1131A67EADDAFA· 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the sqlectron/sqlectron-term repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No binaries in the repository10
- Licence declared10
- Code review0
- Actively maintained0
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
- Branch protection0
- Static code analysis0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 5 years · about 1.3 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.39.0Latest | December 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.38.0 | March 31, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.37.1 | August 17, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.36.0 | June 19, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.35.0 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.34.0 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id sqlectron.sqlectron-gui -esqlectron-Setup-1.39.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- The Sqlectron Team
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/sqlectron/sqlectron-term
- Written in
- JavaScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.39.0
- Released
- December 3, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 1.3
- GitHub stars
- 559
- GitHub forks
- 47
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- sqlectron.sqlectron-gui
Ratings and reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate it.
Alternatives to sqlectron
See all ›-
Open source149.8K ↓ -
HeidiSQL12.22.0.7382A lightweight client for managing MariaDB, MySQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL and SQLite, written in DelphiOpen source528.2K ↓ -
Open source731.3K ↓ -
Azure Data Studio1.52.0A data management and development tool with connectivity to popular cloud and on-premises databases.Open source344.5K ↓ -
Dolt2.6.1Dolt is a SQL database that you can fork, clone, branch, merge, push and pull just like a git repository.Open source47.8K ↓ -
Beekeeper Studio6.1.6A modern, easy to use, and good looking SQL client for MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, SQL Server, and more. Oh, it's also open source :-).Open source34.2K ↓ -
Open source38.6K ↓ -
MongoDB9.0.4MongoDB is a general purpose, document-based, distributed database built for modern application developers and for the cloud era.Proprietary538.1K ↓
Frequently asked questions
Is sqlectron free?
Yes. sqlectron is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is sqlectron 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 sqlectron 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 sqlectron be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does sqlectron 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 sqlectron?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use sqlectron without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to sqlectron?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Azure Data Studio and Dolt. The alternatives page compares them.
