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pgxcli

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An interactive PostgreSQL command-line client written in Go with syntax highlighting, context-aware autocompletion, and persistent command history.

v0.4.0
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v0.4.0Sep 27, 2026, 05:50 PM
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Project Overview

pgxcli is an interactive PostgreSQL command-line client built in Go, designed for a fast and smooth REPL experience.

Key Features

  • Interactive REPL with customizable prompt and style
  • Rich syntax highlighting
  • Context-aware autocompletion
  • Persistent command history
  • PostgreSQL backslash commands (\d, \l, \dt, \q)
  • Single binary with no external runtime dependencies
  • Fast startup and better performance

Target Audience

  • PostgreSQL users
  • Developers who need a fast, lightweight CLI
  • DBAs who appreciate autocompletion and syntax highlighting

Quick Start

  1. Download binaries from Releases
  2. Debian/Ubuntu: sudo dpkg -i pgxcli_*_linux_amd64.deb
  3. macOS: download tar.gz and move to PATH
  4. Connect: pgxcli postgres://user:pass@host:5432/db

Core Advantages

  • Single binary with no external dependencies
  • Syntax highlighting and context-aware autocompletion
  • Fast startup, better performance than pgcli
  • Cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows)

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