PostgreSQL SQL IDE

PostgreSQL is a free and open-source relational database management system emphasizing extensibility and SQL compliance.
qStudio is a free SQL IDE, it allows running SQL scripts, easy browsing of tables, charting and exporting of results. It works on every operating system, with every database including PostgreSQL.

Start PostgreSQL
Connecting to PostgreSQL
Querying PostgreSQL

Setting up a PostgreSQL connection in qStudio

Start PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is available on AWS Cloud. Simply start a small service in your chosen region. The connection details should be provided, similar to shown:

Engine type: PostgreSQL
Public access: Yes
VPN: With access permitted from our IP address.

Connecting to a Server

QStudio bundles PostgreSQL drivers. When you first open qStudio click on the menu options Server->Add Server or on the add server button on the toolbar.
Then set the details:

Server Type: Postgres
Host: database-1.ctayqjdfp8vl.eu-west-1.rds.amazonaws.com
Port: 5432
Username: postgres
Password: XXXXXXXXXXX
Click Add

Sending Queries

DROP TABLE IF EXISTS sales;
create table sales(item text, sale_time timestamp, quantity int);
insert into sales values('a', '2001-01-01 00:18:00', 10);
insert into sales values('b', '2001-01-01 00:18:30', 20);
insert into sales values('c', '2001-01-01 00:19:00', 30);
insert into sales values('c', '2001-01-01 00:20:00', 33);
insert into sales values('c', '2001-01-01 00:21:00', 35);
insert into sales values('c', '2001-01-01 00:22:00', 34);
insert into sales values('c', '2001-01-01 00:23:00', 30);
SELECT * FROM sales;

You can run queries by highlighting selected code and pressing Ctrl + e to run that code. See Keyboard Shortcuts.

Command	Shortcut
Run highlighted text	Ctrl + e
Run Line	Ctrl + Enter

This will update your various results panels, result contains your table (excel export etc. supported), charts are generated based on your data and the console summarizes your recent commands

Well Done!

You have now got qStudio querying your database successfully.

We want to make qStudio the best SQL analysis tool. If you have any problems or want additional features, please post on our github repo.