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usql

Universal command-line client for many SQL databases

Developer Tools & Git ★ 10.1k stars Easy setup MIT

usql is a universal SQL command-line interface that connects to PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, Oracle and dozens of other databases with a single tool. It runs as a self-contained binary.

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Key features

  • Connects to many databases
  • psql-like interface
  • Single binary
  • Cross-platform

Strengths

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 10.1k GitHub stars
  • Written in Go

Is usql secure?

OSV.dev has no published security advisories for usql's repository. No known vulnerabilities is not proof of security: it means none have been publicly catalogued.

Source: OSV.dev, checked 2026-10-14. How this is measured.

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