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pgAdmin

Everything PostgreSQL, in one place.

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pgAdmin is an open-source graphical management tool for PostgreSQL that lets users create, browse, and maintain database objects through a visual interface while keeping the generated SQL visible. It addresses the need for a unified workspace for day-to-day database administration and query work, running either as a desktop application on Windows, macOS, and Linux or as a web application accessible from any browser.

Its feature set includes a query tool with syntax highlighting, auto-completion, query history, and graphical EXPLAIN display, along with a fast data grid, Grant Wizard, Schema Diff tool, ERD Tool, procedural language debugger, and pgAgent job scheduling. It supports backup, restore, vacuum, and analyze operations, auto-vacuum management, and a monitoring dashboard. AI features include LLM configuration, an AI Chat Agent, and AI Insights for EXPLAIN plans. Authentication options include internal, LDAP, OAuth2, Kerberos, MFA, and webserver modes, and it is packaged as a Python Wheel, Docker container, RPM, DEB package, and source tarball.

pgAdmin is aimed at developers and database administrators working with PostgreSQL and EDB Postgres Advanced Server. It is offered as free, open-source software with no stated pricing, editions, or seat-based licensing.

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