DbCat is a database client built specifically for macOS. It is written natively in Rust and rendered on the GPU without a browser shell, aiming to deliver instant startup and smooth scrolling even across million-row tables. The app is distributed as a free download for Apple Silicon and requires macOS 12 or later.
The core strength of DbCat is breadth within a single interface. It supports twelve databases, including MySQL, MariaDB, TiDB, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, SQL Server, SQLite, DuckDB, ClickHouse, Redis, Valkey and MongoDB. Beyond running queries, users can browse and edit data in place, design schemas, manage users and privileges, and perform backups and restores tailored to each database’s native capabilities.
DbCat is aimed at developers, database administrators and data engineers who work with multiple database systems on macOS. It is particularly useful for those who want one consistent workflow across relational, analytical, key-value and document databases, and for anyone who finds browser-based clients slow or resource-heavy.
To get started, download the free beta from the website and install it on a Mac running macOS 12 or later. Because the app is notarized by Apple and includes built-in auto-updates, installation and maintenance are straightforward. Users can begin by connecting to an existing database and exploring the schema and data editing tools before moving on to backup and privilege management.
Overall, DbCat is a focused, performance-oriented datab
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