MySQL
MySQL GUI client for developers who ship fast
Connect to MySQL and MariaDB databases with a lightweight native app. RowDex gives you SQL querying, schema browsing, saved queries, and the Redis/BullMQ monitoring your Node.js backend needs.
MySQL Features in RowDex
Visual query editor
Write and execute MySQL queries with syntax highlighting and autocomplete. View results in a sortable grid, then export to CSV, JSON, or Excel.
Schema explorer
Browse databases, tables, columns, indexes, and foreign keys. See column types, defaults, and constraints at a glance.
Multi-database support
Connect to MySQL 5.7+, MySQL 8.x, MariaDB, and managed services like Amazon RDS, PlanetScale, and DigitalOcean Managed Databases.
Connection pooling
RowDex maintains efficient connections so you can switch between databases without reconnecting.
Query history & saved queries
Every query you run is saved to history. Pin important queries to your saved collection with names and tags.
SSL and SSH tunneling
Connect securely with SSL certificates or SSH tunnels to access databases behind firewalls.
Connection Options
- Direct TCP connection to MySQL/MariaDB servers
- SSH tunnel for accessing private databases
- SSL/TLS encrypted connections
- Amazon RDS, PlanetScale, DigitalOcean, and other managed MySQL services
- Local MySQL via Docker or MAMP/XAMPP
Common MySQL Use Cases
- Querying local MySQL databases during development
- Exploring schemas on legacy PHP/Laravel applications
- Running analytics queries on staging databases
- Debugging data issues in production (read-only mode)
- Managing multiple client MySQL databases
Why Not Just Use Other MySQL Tools?
MySQL Workbench
MySQL Workbench is official but heavyweight and MySQL-only. RowDex is lighter and handles Postgres, MongoDB, Redis, and BullMQ too.
phpMyAdmin
phpMyAdmin requires a web server setup. RowDex is a native desktop app — no PHP or Apache needed.
TablePlus
TablePlus free tier has limited features. RowDex Basic is free forever with full SQL support.
FAQ
Does RowDex work with MariaDB?
Yes. RowDex fully supports MariaDB 10.x and newer using the same MySQL connection type.
Can I connect to Amazon RDS MySQL?
Yes. Enter your RDS endpoint, port, and credentials — RowDex connects over SSL automatically if the server requires it.
Is RowDex free for MySQL?
Yes. Basic tier is free forever for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and MongoDB.
Does RowDex support stored procedures?
You can view and execute stored procedures. Visual procedure editing is planned for a future release.
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