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SQuirreL SQL Client como alternativa Linux a Microsoft Azure Data Studio

Actualizado el 30 de octubre de 2026

Nuestra opinión

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.

Cobertura de funciones60%

Licencia: LGPL-2.1-or-later
Precio: Gratis
Última versión: 4.8.0 (1 de septiembre de 2024)
Valoración: —

Instalar SQuirreL SQL Client Sitio oficial ↗

Captura de pantalla de SQuirreL SQL Client — The SQuirreL desktop in Ocean Theme

Lo que funciona igual

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.

Lo que cambia

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.

Abrir tus archivos de Microsoft Azure Data Studio

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.

Pasar de Microsoft Azure Data Studio a SQuirreL SQL Client, paso a paso

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.

Funciones clave de SQuirreL SQL Client

Compatible con cualquier base de datos que cumpla con JDBC
Incluye controladores para MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite y MSSQL
Explorador visual de la estructura de tablas
Editor de consultas con resaltado de sintaxis
Gestor de conexiones para múltiples bases de datos
Exporta resultados de consultas a CSV u otros formatos
Interfaz gráfica basada en Java y multiplataforma

Cómo instalar SQuirreL SQL Client en Linux

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

Preguntas frecuentes

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.