SeekQool
The PostgreSQL client that doesn’t suck.
A native macOS app for developers who want to browse, query, and edit their Postgres data without the bloat.
See it in action
Why SeekQool?
You’ve tried them all. Electron apps that eat 2GB of RAM. Java tools from 2008. Web UIs that feel like swimming through molasses.
SeekQool is different:
- Native macOS — Built with SwiftUI. Launches instantly. Uses ~50MB of memory.
- Edit inline — Double-click any cell. Change it. Preview the SQL. Push.
- Smart queries — Write
SELECT email FROM usersand still edit the results. We handle the primary keys. - Stay connected — Laptop sleep? Network blip? SeekQool reconnects automatically.
- Remember everything — Your tabs, queries, and sort or…
SeekQool
The PostgreSQL client that doesn’t suck.
A native macOS app for developers who want to browse, query, and edit their Postgres data without the bloat.
See it in action
Why SeekQool?
You’ve tried them all. Electron apps that eat 2GB of RAM. Java tools from 2008. Web UIs that feel like swimming through molasses.
SeekQool is different:
- Native macOS — Built with SwiftUI. Launches instantly. Uses ~50MB of memory.
- Edit inline — Double-click any cell. Change it. Preview the SQL. Push.
- Smart queries — Write
SELECT email FROM usersand still edit the results. We handle the primary keys. - Stay connected — Laptop sleep? Network blip? SeekQool reconnects automatically.
- Remember everything — Your tabs, queries, and sort orders persist across sessions.
Features
Browse Tables
Click a table. See the data. Sort by any column. Paginate through millions of rows.
Edit Anything
Double-click a cell to edit. Right-click to set NULL. See exactly what SQL will run before you commit.
Query Editor
Write raw SQL. Get results. Edit them too (for simple SELECTs).
SQL Preview
Never push blind. Review every UPDATE statement before it hits your database.
Installation
Build & Install
git clone https://github.com/foxwise-ai/seekqool.git
cd seekqool/macOS
./scripts/build.sh
./scripts/install.sh
App installs to ~/Applications/SeekQool.app.
Manual Build
cd seekqool/macOS
swift build -c release
Binary lands in .build/release/SeekQool.
Xcode
cd seekqool/macOS
open Package.swift
Then Product → Archive for a distributable .app.
Quick Start
- Launch SeekQool
- Click + to add a connection
- Enter your Postgres credentials
- Double-click a table to browse
- Double-click a cell to edit
That’s it. No setup wizards. No configuration files. No bullshit.
Requirements
- macOS 14.0+
- PostgreSQL 12+ (any standard Postgres-compatible database)
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
|---|---|
| Run Query | ⌘ + Return |
| New Query Tab | ⌘ + T |
| Close Tab | ⌘ + W |
| Refresh | ⌘ + R |
Roadmap
- Multiple result sets
- Export to CSV/JSON
- Table structure editor
- Dark mode refinements
- SSH tunneling
Built With
- SwiftUI — Native macOS UI
- PostgresNIO — Async PostgreSQL driver
- Swift Concurrency — Modern async/await
License
MIT
Contributing
Found a bug? Want a feature? Open an issue or submit a PR.
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