OrcaQ
Modern database client and IDE for managing, querying, and exploring multiple database types with built-in AI assistant.
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Commit activity more than 27% of tracked projects; popularity more than 12%. How this is calculated.
Commits, last 11 months
| Stars | 222 |
|---|---|
| Latest release | v1.1.13 · 21 Sept 2026 |
| Repo updated | 21 Sept 2026 |
| Licence | MIT |
| Built with | Nodejs, deb, Docker |
Is OrcaQ actively maintained?
Over the last 11 months the project absorbed 87 commits, of which 87 arrived in the most recent quarter — roughly 29 commits a month.
The most recent tagged release, v1.1.13, shipped within the last month — a current, installable version exists today.
OrcaQ ranks #12 of 21 in Database Management, placing it mid-table for maintenance activity.
What OrcaQ actually does
OrcaQ is a desktop database client and integrated development environment designed to connect to and query multiple database systems. It includes an integrated artificial intelligence assistant to help you write queries and explore schemas. The project is open-source under the MIT licence.
Best fit: It is a suitable choice if you want an open-source, multi-database client with built-in AI assistance for daily query work.
Worth knowing: The repository has modest traction with only 219 stars and shows signs of slowing development activity, meaning you may encounter unpatched bugs.
Deployment notes
Since it is distributed as a Docker container or a deb package, you can typically run it locally or behind a reverse proxy if deployed as a web-accessible service, ensuring persistent storage is attached for configuration data.
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