A fast, native desktop client for PostgreSQL and other databases.
l8db is a fast, native desktop client for PostgreSQL and other databases.
It covers table browsing with filtering and inline editing, schema inspection,
a Monaco-based SQL editor with history and saved queries, EXPLAIN visualization,
ER diagrams, roles and privileges, partitioning, logical replication, sessions
and locks, SSL/TLS per connection, SSH tunnels and OS keychain secrets.
| Publisher | Leon Achteresch |
|---|---|
| Version | 0.4.1 |
| Release date | 2026-09-09 |
| License | MIT |
| Installer type | wix |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | LeonAchteresch.l8db |
| Requirements | Windows 10 version 1809 or later |
| Install scope | All users |
winget install --id=LeonAchteresch.l8db -ewinget upgrade --id=LeonAchteresch.l8db -ewinget uninstall --id=LeonAchteresch.l8db -emsiexec /i "l8db_0.4.1_x64_en-US.msi" /quiet /norestartmsiexec /x {995CD394-8102-4AAC-B3F9-821CEE96B707} /quietYes. l8db is free and open-source software released under the MIT license.
The latest version is 0.4.1, released on Sep 9, 2026.
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 12fd1ce7377fa7b1a7ede191ab7f3def8ca7d71878314ba6d16bd5b2d8822dde.
l8db requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
Run the offline installer with msiexec /i "l8db_0.4.1_x64_en-US.msi" /quiet /norestart, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=LeonAchteresch.l8db -e --silent.
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find l8db and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=LeonAchteresch.l8db -e.
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