Bdash for MAC
Free, open-source SQL client for Mac for lightweight data analysis: save queries, draw charts and share results as a gist.
Bdash Overview
Bdash is a simple SQL client built for lightweight data analysis. You write a query, run it against your database, draw a chart from the result, and keep the query saved so you can come back to it later. When a result is worth showing to someone else, Bdash can share it as a GitHub gist.
It connects to MySQL, PostgreSQL (including Amazon Redshift), SQLite3, Google BigQuery, Treasure Data and Amazon Athena, so one app can cover a local database file as well as a cloud data warehouse. The Mac app also includes an MCP server, which lets AI coding tools such as Claude Code list your data sources, tables and saved queries, read table schemas, and write SQL into the Bdash editor.
Bdash is by Kazuhito Hokamura and is open source under the MIT license. Version 1.35.4 makes the update download page reachable from the update notification. It is a universal download for Macs and, according to Homebrew, needs macOS 12 or later.
Key Features
Bdash keeps everyday data questions in one small app.
- Saved queries: keep your SQL in the app and return to it later.
- Charts: draw a chart from a query result.
- Gist sharing: share a result through a GitHub gist.
- Six data sources: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite3, BigQuery, Treasure Data and Athena.
- Amazon Redshift: connects through the PostgreSQL support.
- MCP server: lets AI coding tools work with your queries and tables.
- Schema lookup: AI tools can list tables and read their column definitions.
- Universal download: one Mac build for Apple Silicon and Intel.
What’s New in Version 1.35.4
Bdash 1.35.4 makes updating easier.
- The update download page can now be opened from the notification dialog.
Bdash FAQ
Is Bdash free?
Yes. Bdash is free and open source under the MIT license.
Which databases does Bdash support?
MySQL, PostgreSQL (including Amazon Redshift), SQLite3, Google BigQuery, Treasure Data and Amazon Athena.
Which macOS version does Bdash need?
Homebrew lists macOS 12 or later for Bdash 1.35.4.
Does Bdash work on Apple Silicon?
Yes. The Mac download is a universal build for Apple Silicon and Intel.
Can Bdash draw charts?
Yes. You can draw a chart from the result of a query.
How do I share a query result?
Bdash can share a result through a GitHub gist.
What is the MCP server in Bdash?
It lets AI coding tools such as Claude Code list data sources, tables and queries, read table schemas, and write SQL into the Bdash editor.
How do I set up the MCP server?
Add a server entry to your AI tool’s MCP settings that runs node with /Applications/Bdash.app/Contents/Resources/mcp/server.js.
Can I install Bdash with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install --cask bdash.
Where does the Bdash download on bdash.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official Bdash website at https://bdash.hokaccha.dev/. bdash.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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