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ChartDB (v1.7.0) - open-source database diagram visualization tool

Hi all, I’m one of the creators of ChartDB.

A few months ago, I introduced ChartDB to this community and received an amazing response - tons of positive feedback and feature requests. Thank you for the incredible support!

Recap: For those new to ChartDB, it simplifies database design and visualization, similar to tools like DBeaver, dbdiagram, and DrawSQL, but is completely open-source and self-hosted.

https://github.com/chartdb/chartdb

Key features

  • Instant Schema Import - Import your database schema with just one query.
  • AI-Powered DDL Export - Generate scripts for easy database migration.
  • Broad Databases - Works with PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MSSQL, ClickHouse, and more.
  • Customizable ER Diagrams - Visualize your database structure as needed.
  • Open-Source & Self-Hostable - Free, flexible, and transparent.

What’s New in v1.7.0 (2025-02-03)

🚀 New Features

  • CockroachDB Support - Now fully supports CockroachDB.
  • ClickHouse Enhancements - Improved ClickHouse integration.
  • DBML Editor - Added a built-in DBML editor in the side panel.
  • Import DBML - Now you can import DBML files directly into ChartDB.
  • Drag & Drop Table Ordering - Easily reorder tables in the side panel.
  • Mini Map Toggle - Added a toggle option for mini-map visibility.

🛠 Bug Fixes & Improvements

  • Docker Build - OPENAI_API_KEY is now optional when using Docker.
  • Canvas Editing - You can now edit table names directly on the canvas.
  • Dark Mode Fixes - Improved UI for the empty state in dark mode.
  • Power User Shortcuts - Added new keyboard shortcuts and key bindings.
  • Performance Boost - Optimized bundle size for faster loading.

What’s Next?

  • AI - Tables Relationships finder - AI-powered tool to detect table relationships.
  • CLI/API Diagram Updates - Option to update diagrams via CLI, API, or a JSON input file.
  • Git Integration for Versioning - Manage and track diagram changes with Git version control.
  • More database support & DBML improvements.
  • Enhanced collaboration & sharing features.
  • Additional performance optimizations.

We’re building ChartDB hand-in-hand with this community and contributors. Your feedback drives our progress, and we’d love to hear more!

Thank you to everybody who contributed! ❤️

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  • I see this is using OpenAI. Any plans to add support for local models, instead of cloud ones? Some companies, especially those dealing with government contracts, can't use cloud AI. However, your tool looks pretty dope, and would be a perfect addition to our arsenal, if it had support for local models.

    Edit: I say "our", but I'm a company of one lol

    • Lol, love that! Even one person can change the world! 😄🌍

      Regarding OpenAI - yes, it’s going to stay OpenAI-compatible, but I’m actually about to add a PR that will allow you to choose the LLM host, so local models will be an option soon! Stay tuned. 🚀

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