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SQuirreL SQL Client como alternativa Linux ao Microsoft Azure Data Studio

Atualizado em 30 de outubro de 2026

Nossa avaliação

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 recursos60%

Licença: LGPL-2.1-or-later
Preço: Grátis
Versão mais recente: 4.8.0 (1 de setembro de 2024)
Avaliação: —

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Captura de tela do SQuirreL SQL Client — The SQuirreL desktop in Ocean Theme

O 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.

O que muda

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.

Abrindo seus arquivos do 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.

Trocando o Microsoft Azure Data Studio pelo SQuirreL SQL Client, passo a passo

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.

Principais recursos do SQuirreL SQL Client

Supports any JDBC-compliant database
Bundles drivers for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, and MSSQL
Visual table structure browser
Query editor with syntax highlighting
Connection manager for multiple databases
Export query results to CSV or other formats
Cross-platform Java-based GUI

Como instalar o SQuirreL SQL Client no Linux

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

Perguntas frequentes

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.