G1Joshi TablePlus
TablePlus is a native app (Swift on Mac, C# on Windows) known for being incredibly fast and lightweight.
When to Use
- MacOS / Windows: Native experience (not Electron).
- Speed: Starts instantly.
- Security: Built-in SSH tunneling and TLLS.
Core Concepts
Workspaces
Tabs, separate windows, inline editing.
Safe Mode
Requires password/confirmation to run destructive queries (DELETE, UPDATE) in Production.
Plugin System
Extend functionality with JavaScript plugins.
Best Practices (2025)
Do:
- Use Safe Mode: Always enable it for production connections.
- Use Multiple Tabs: Cmd+T to open new query tabs.
- Use "Open Anything": Cmd+P to jump to tables.
Don't:
- Don't use for Oracle: Support is there but DBeaver is better for legacy DBs. TablePlus shines on Postgres/MySQL.