mngr

mngr (short for manager) is a modern command-line database management tool with a text user interface (TUI).

It's cross-platform, lightweight, and designed for developers who love vim, tmux, and $EDITOR workflows.

• Fast & easy to use – no heavy GUI required
• Works with your favorite $EDITOR
• Vim-like keybindings for efficient navigation

• Built with react-curse – created for terminal power users ❤️

Supported databases

• MongoDB
• MariaDB/MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• SQLite
• JSON (json-server compatible)

Quick Start

Run instantly with npx (no install required):

npx mngr

Installation

Install globally via npm:

npm i -g mngr

Usage

Simply run:

mngr

Why mngr?

If you're tired of bloated GUIs and want a minimal, keyboard-driven database manager that feels like Vim in the terminal, mngr is for you. Perfect for:

• Developers who prefer working in the terminal
• Database admins who want quick access without switching tools
• Anyone who values speed, simplicity, and productivity