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SQuirreL SQL Client als Linux-Alternative zu Microsoft Azure Data Studio

Aktualisiert am 30. Oktober 2026

Unser Fazit

SQuirreL is a solid, lightweight replacement for basic SQL Server and Azure SQL work on Linux, especially if you prefer a classic, no-frills client. It handles connections, query editing, and browsing well. However, it is not a full IDE. If you rely heavily on Azure-specific features, advanced visualization, or integrated scripting environments, you will miss significant functionality. It suits users who primarily need to run queries and inspect data without the overhead of a modern IDE.

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Lizenz: LGPL-2.1-or-later
Preis: Kostenlos
Aktuelle Version: 4.8.0 (1. September 2024)
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Screenshot von SQuirreL SQL Client — The SQuirreL desktop in Ocean Theme

Was gleich funktioniert

Connects to SQL Server and Azure SQL databases via JDBC drivers.
Provides a query editor with syntax highlighting for SQL.
Allows browsing database objects like tables and views.
Supports multiple database engines including MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Enables exporting query results to standard formats like CSV.

Was anders ist

Lacks native Azure-specific tooling and integration features found in Azure Data Studio.
No built-in graphical data visualization or charting capabilities for query results.
Minimal scripting and automation environment compared to the IDE-like experience of Azure Data Studio.
Interface is dated and less modern than the Electron-based Azure Data Studio.
Does not offer notebook-style cells for mixing code and output.

Ihre Microsoft Azure Data Studio-Dateien öffnen

SQuirreL does not directly open or save Microsoft Azure Data Studio workspace files (.code-workspace) or notebook files (.ipynb). You can manually copy SQL queries from Azure Data Studio into SQuirreL's query editor. Exported data files like CSVs from Azure Data Studio can be opened in other tools, but SQuirreL itself is a client, not a file manager for these specific project formats.

Von Microsoft Azure Data Studio zu SQuirreL SQL Client wechseln – Schritt für Schritt

Install SQuirreL SQL Client via your package manager or Flathub.
Launch SQuirreL and open the Driver Manager to verify MSSQL and Azure SQL drivers are present.
Create new connection profiles for your SQL Server and Azure SQL instances using JDBC connection strings.
Copy existing SQL queries from Azure Data Studio into SQuirreL's query tabs.
Configure export settings to match your previous CSV or data export workflows.

Wichtige Funktionen von SQuirreL SQL Client

Unterstützt jede JDBC-kompatible Datenbank
Enthält Treiber für MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite und MSSQL
Visueller Browser für die Tabellenstruktur
Abfrageeditor mit Syntaxhervorhebung
Verbindungsmanager für mehrere Datenbanken
Export von Abfrageergebnissen in CSV oder andere Formate
Plattformübergreifende, Java-basierte GUI

SQuirreL SQL Client unter Linux installieren

Flatpak (Flathub)flatpak install flathub net.sourceforge.squirrel_sql

Häufige Fragen

Can SQuirreL connect to Azure SQL Database?

Yes, it connects to Azure SQL Database using the Microsoft MSSQL JDBC driver, which is typically bundled or easily added to the driver manager.

Does SQuirreL support visualizing data as charts?

No, SQuirreL displays results in a tabular grid. It does not have built-in features to convert query results into graphical charts or plots.

Is SQuirreL suitable for complex database administration?

It is better for querying and browsing. For complex administration, scripting, or Azure-specific management tasks, you may need to supplement it with command-line tools like sqlcmd.