A familiar foundation. An independent future.

Why this project exists

The project began with a goal: keep a capable, open-source database development and administration tool evolving through independent maintenance and community participation. SQL Studio brings SQL editing, visual database design, administration, migration and monitoring into one project.

Experience that knows the codebase

SQL Studio is led by a former Technical Lead and Product Owner for MySQL Workbench at Oracle (2015–2025), with more than 20 years of software engineering experience. That work covered core C++ and Python features, product planning, security, maintenance and cross-platform release delivery.Meet the developer behind SQL Studio.

This experience is part of SQL Studio’s history. The project is independently maintained and does not represent Oracle.

Open development, on its own timeline

The README sets out a long-term commitment to open development and a community focus. Contributions and discussions happen on GitHub, and releases are published on demand when changes are ready.

You can contribute to the project, join the discussion or read the project’s own introduction.

Respecting the foundations

SQL Studio acknowledges the past and present contributors to MySQL Workbench. Its lineage is described openly; the website uses SQL Studio as the product name even where historical source files retain MySQL Studio or Workbench wording.

Learn more about SQL Studio as a MySQL Workbench alternative and review the license and attribution information.