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Show HN: WinSQLite Editor–Native C++/Qt SQLite with SQLite-vec and 3D graph

Developer srdzank released WinSQLite Editor, a native SQLite database browser built with C++ and Qt 6, distributed through the Microsoft Store, GitHub Releases as a portable .zip/.7z archive, and the winget package WinSQLiteEditor. The editor adds built-in sqlite_vec support for vector embeddings and similarity search aimed at AI and machine learning workflows, plus an interactive 3D scatter visualizer for database structures and vectors, a SQL editor with syntax highlighting and context-aware autocomplete, and a visual data browser. The application runs 100% offline with no telemetry or trackers, requires Windows 10/11, Qt 6.x, CMake 3.16+ and a C++17 or C++20 compiler, and is free in its portable form.

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Show HN: WinSQLite Editor–Native C++/Qt SQLite with SQLite-vec and 3D graph
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A lightweight, lightning-fast, and native SQLite database browser built with C++ and Qt 6.

Download on Microsoft Store • ** GitHub Releases** • ** Watch Demo** • Report Issue

WinSQLite Editor in action: Instant startup, visual query building, and native execution.

WinSQLite Editor is a high-performance, native desktop application designed for seamless SQLite database administration, vector search, and multi-dimensional data visualization. Engineered with pure C++ and Qt 6, it delivers an ultra-responsive user experience with instant startup times, minimal memory consumption, and smooth handling of large database files without cloud dependencies or background tracking.

Get automatic silent background updates, easy one-click installation, and support the ongoing independent development of the project.

Download the standalone .zip or .7z archive directly from our GitHub Releases page, extract it anywhere, and run the executable. No administrative rights or installer required.

You can also install WinSQLite Editor directly from your command line:

winget install WinSQLiteEditor
Feature / Benefit Microsoft Store Portable Archive (.zip) (Free)
Core Features*(sqlite_vec, 3D View, ER)* ✅ ✅
100% Offline & Privacy-First ✅ ✅
Portable / Run from USB ❌ ✅
Automatic Background Updates ✅ ❌
One-Click Install & Uninstall ✅ ❌
Support Open-Source Dev ❤️ Recommended Optional
  • Database & Schema Management: Seamlessly open, inspect, and manage SQLite database schemas, tables, fields, triggers, and indices.
  • Vector Search Integration (sqlite_vec): Built-in support for vector embeddings and similarity search for AI and machine learning workflows.
  • Interactive 3D View (3D Scatter/Visualizer): Visualize database structures, vectors, and complex datasets dynamically in an immersive 3D workspace.
  • Smart SQL Editor: Built-in code editor equipped with syntax highlighting and context-aware autocomplete for rapid SQL drafting.
  • Ultra Fast & Native: Built natively withC++ andQt 6 to ensure minimal resource overhead and lightning-fast query execution.
  • Visual Data Browser: View, inline-edit, search, and filter table records intuitively without writing manualSELECT queries.
  • Privacy-First & Lightweight: 100% offline-first utility with zero telemetry, zero trackers, and no bloatware.
Schema & Table Browser SQL Query & Results Execution

Watch the video walkthrough to see WinSQLite Editor in action:

Click the image above to watch the demo on YouTube.

WinSQLite Editor is built with a strict privacy-first philosophy:

  • No Telemetry: No analytics, tracking, or background network requests.

  • 100% Offline: Operates completely standalone without any cloud dependencies.

  • Clean & Safe: Certified free of third-party bundlers or unwanted adware.

  • Windows 10/11

  • Qt 6.x (Core, GUI, Widgets, Sql modules)

  • CMake 3.16+

  • C++17 or C++20 compatible compiler (MSVC 2022 or MinGW)

sudo apt update
sudo apt install build-essential cmake qt6-base-dev qt6-base-dev-tools

git clone https://github.com/srdzank/WinSQLite-Editor.git
cd WinSQLite-Editor
mkdir build && cd build
cmake ..
make -j$(nproc)
sudo pacman -S base-devel cmake qt6-base

git clone https://github.com/srdzank/WinSQLite-Editor.git
cd WinSQLite-Editor
mkdir build && cd build
cmake ..
make -j$(nproc)
git clone https://github.com/srdzank/WinSQLite-Editor.git
cd WinSQLite-Editor
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
cmake --build . --config Release

Contributions, feature suggestions, and bug reports are highly welcome!

  • Found a bug? Open an Issue .
  • Want to contribute code? Feel free to submit a Pull Request .

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

If you find WinSQLite Editor useful, please give this repository a ⭐ star on GitHub to support the project!

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