What is ShellQL and how do I install it?

ShellQL's a bash TUI for SQLite: browse, edit, query with mouse/keys. Install via brew install fissible/tap/shellql or git clone https://github.com/fissible/shellql.

Does ShellQL work on production servers?

Yes—if bash + sqlite3 present. SSH in, shql /path/to/db. Edits live, so careful with writes.

Is ShellQL read-only like other CLI tools?

No—full read/write with schema-aware forms. Insert, update, DDL too.

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ShellQL: Bash TUI That Turns Any Server Into a SQLite Powerhouse

You're SSH'd into prod, SQLite file staring back, but your fancy GUIs are useless. Enter ShellQL: a bash-built TUI that lets you browse, edit, and query anywhere bash and sqlite3 live.

DevTools Feed Apr 03, 2026 3 min read 12 views

ShellQL bash TUI interface showing SQLite schema browser and record editor

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ShellQL runs anywhere bash and sqlite3 exist—no installs, perfect for prod SSH, Docker, CI. 𝕏
Mouse + keyboard TUI with tabs beats raw sqlite3; schema parsing native. 𝕏
Changes remote SQLite debugging: live edits without port forwards or file syncs. 𝕏

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