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SQuirreL SQL Client, alternative Linux à Microsoft Azure Data Studio

Mis à jour le 30 octobre 2026

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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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Licence: LGPL-2.1-or-later
Prix: Gratuit
Dernière version: 4.8.0 (1 septembre 2024)
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Capture d’écran de SQuirreL SQL Client — The SQuirreL desktop in Ocean Theme

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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.

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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.

Ouvrir vos fichiers 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.

Passer de Microsoft Azure Data Studio à SQuirreL SQL Client, étape par étape

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.

Fonctionnalités clés de SQuirreL SQL Client

Prend en charge toute base de données compatible JDBC
Inclut les pilotes pour MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite et MSSQL
Parcours visuel de la structure des tables
Éditeur de requêtes avec coloration syntaxique
Gestionnaire de connexions pour plusieurs bases de données
Export des résultats de requêtes au format CSV ou autres
Interface graphique basée sur Java multiplateforme

Installer SQuirreL SQL Client sous Linux

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

Questions fréquentes

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.