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ChartDB

Database diagrams from one query

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What ChartDB is

ChartDB is a database schema visualisation and modelling tool. It turns an existing database into a visual diagram from a single query, supports collaborative modelling, and offers AI-driven DDL script generation.

It is aimed at database work rather than general diagramming.

What you can do with it

  • Visualise a database schema quickly
  • See how tables relate
  • Work on modelling with teammates
  • Generate DDL scripts

Who it is for

  • Backend engineers
  • Data engineers and architects
  • Analysts who need to understand a schema

What to watch out for

  • Running a query against a production database needs care: use a read-only account and avoid peak times
  • Generated DDL must be reviewed before it runs anywhere important
  • It is not a database operations platform: permissions, performance, backups and online changes belong in your client or ops tooling
  • Diagrams show structure, not data quality

Pros & cons

✓ What we like

  • One query produces a usable diagram
  • Collaboration built in
  • DDL generation included

! What to watch out for

  • Not an operations tool
  • Query access needs care
  • DDL needs review

FAQ

Who is it for?

Backend engineers, data engineers, architects and anyone needing to understand a database structure.

Is it only for viewing?

No. AI-driven DDL generation is mentioned, so scripts can be produced as well.

Can it replace a database client?

No. It focuses on visualisation and modelling rather than full database management.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-17

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