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Show HN: Base, an SQLite database editor for macOS

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676 points __bb | 2 comments | 25 Aug 25 14:17 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source

I recently released v3 of Base, my SQLite editor for macOS.

The goal of this app is to provide a comfortable native GUI for SQLite, without it turning into a massive IDE-style app.

The coolest features are

- That it can handle full altering of tables, which is quite finicky to do manually with SQLite.

- It has a more detailed display of column constraints than most editors. Each constraint is shown as an icon if active, with full details available on clicking the icon.

This update also adds support for attaching databases, which is a bit fiddly with macOS sandboxing.

I'd love to hear any feedback or answer any questions.

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thomasqbrady ◴[25 Aug 25 15:30 UTC] No.45014937[source]▶
I've been using Base for [checks... considers retirement] about 15 years!? It's ALWAYS been great, AND has improved over time.
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1. DwnVoteHoneyPot ◴[25 Aug 25 15:35 UTC] No.45015001[source]▶
Useful comment because I always assume these "Show HN" products are minimally viable... whereas, it's good to know it's been battle tested for at least 15 years.
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2. riazrizvi ◴[25 Aug 25 16:02 UTC] No.45015303[source]▶
I assume they must be new too. Nice to see a project that’s been around for a while get posted and reach number 1.