
Dribble is a new open-source SQL IDE that pairs a traditional query editor with an embedded AI agent, allowing users to write SQL and ask natural-language questions about their database schema in a single tabbed workspace.
The tool persists queries, results, and chat history server-side, supports multi-user deployments with optional Google authentication, and encrypts stored database credentials.
It currently supports Postgres and is built to add drivers for other databases.
What happened
Dribble, an open-source web-based SQL IDE, launched with built-in AI data analyst capabilities. Users can connect to Postgres databases, browse schemas, run queries in a notebook interface, and chat with an AI agent (Claude Opus 4.8) that inspects schemas, writes read-only SQL, and iterates on errors.
Why it matters
The tool combines SQL development and AI-assisted data exploration in one workspace, potentially reducing the time developers and analysts spend switching between query editors and chat interfaces. State is stored server-side and persists across browser sessions, and the project supports multi-user deployments with optional Google sign-in and encrypted credential storage.
What to watch
Dribble is released under the MIT License with no login required for local use. The driver registry is designed to add support for additional databases (MySQL, Snowflake, and others) beyond the current Postgres support. The codebase was written largely with AI coding tools and has been reviewed before commit, though the maintainers recommend review before production use.
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