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Everything you need to get the most from RowDex

Step-by-step guides for connecting to your databases, writing and running queries, editing data safely and customizing the app. Written for the version you have installed.

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Install RowDexDownload for macOS, Windows or Linux and open it for the first time.Five-minute quick startConnect, run a query, edit a row and save a favorite.Add a connectionHost, URL or file: every field explained, plus SSH and SSL.Keyboard shortcutsThe defaults for every platform, with a searchable table.

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Getting startedInstall RowDex, connect your first database and find your way around.
ConnectionsConnect to your databases, tunnel over SSH, secure with TLS and import from other apps.
SQL workspaceThe query editor, variables, saved queries, results grid, exports and table tools.
Redis, MongoDB and BullMQWork with cache keys, documents and job queues beside your SQL tabs.
DashboardsTurn SQL queries into live charts, numbers and tables.
AI assistantDraft read-only SQL and get answers about your schema.
SafetyGuardrails that make mistakes on production harder.
Database administrationServer activity, roles and privileges, and LISTEN / NOTIFY for PostgreSQL.
CustomizeKeyboard shortcuts, themes, fonts and editor behavior.
Account and plansPlans, signing in, devices, billing and refunds.
HelpFix connection problems, understand how your data is handled and get support.

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Query variablesReuse one SQL query with different values using placeholders such as :user_id, {{date}} or ${id}. See every supported syntax and try it live.Safe mode: read-only and production guardrailsHow RowDex protects production data: read-only connections, the production flag, confirmation for risky SQL, Redis and MongoDB commands, and guarded grid edits.Redis key browser and consoleBrowse Redis keys by pattern, inspect values and TTLs, edit and delete keys, and run commands with autocomplete from inside RowDex.AI assistantUse the RowDex AI assistant to draft read-only SQL from plain English, based on your real schema. Use the free shared model or connect your own OpenAI, OpenRouter or Anthropic key.Import connections from other appsBring saved connections from DBeaver, TablePlus, DataGrip, pgAdmin, MySQL Workbench, Sequel Ace, MongoDB Compass and Azure Data Studio into RowDex.TroubleshootingFix common RowDex problems: connection refused or timed out, authentication failed, SSL and certificate errors, SSH tunnel failures, Redis and MongoDB issues, and locked features.