Open Source Self-Hosted Database

Narwhal

Powerful TUI database client with built-in MCP server and Vim mode

Database Developer Tools TUI

Lua Nix ratatui rust Shell

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At a glance

Primary use case: Powerful TUI database client with built-in MCP server and Vim mode
Best for: Database — Database, Developer Tools
Stack: Lua, Nix, ratatui, rust
License: NOASSERTION
Maintenance: 4 weeks ago
Access: Open source · Self-hosted

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https://github.com/Nonanti/narwhal

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https://github.com/Nonanti/narwhal

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About this tool

Narwhal is a feature rich TUI database client featuring a built in Model Context Protocol server. It supports Postgres, MySQL, SQLite, DuckDB, and ClickHouse while providing Vim style editing, Lua plugins, and terminal based ER diagrams.

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2026-10-05 15:55:48 UTC

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2026-11-04 07:04:29 UTC

Features

Includes a built-in Model Context Protocol server for seamless AI agent integration.
Supports five major database engines including Postgres, MySQL, and ClickHouse.
Provides Vim style modal editing and a customizable Lua based plugin system.

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