Timescale SQL GUI

Timescale is PostgreSQL++ for time series and events, engineered for speed. qStudio is a free SQL GUI, it allows running SQL scripts, easy browsing of tables, charting and exporting of results. It works on every operating system, with every database including Timescale.

Setting up a Timescale connection in qStudio

Contents

  1. Start Timescale
  2. Connecting to Timescale
  3. Querying Timescale

Start Timescale

Timescale can either be ran locally or you can use Timescale Cloud. To keep this tutorial simple we opted for cloud. Simply start a small service in your chosen region. The connection details should be provided, similar to shown:

Create Timescale Database Server Timescale Console

Connecting to a Server

Timescale is PostgreSQL (not forked/reimplemented), therefore the standard postgres driver can be used. To add a connection in Pulse goto Connections->"Add Data Connection" and fill in your details. You can try clicking test to see if the connection works before adding it.

When you first open qStudio it will look like the image below.

  1. Click on the menu options Server->Add Server or on the add server button on the toolbar.
  2. Server Type: Postgres
  3. Host:odrlt9p4il.j26c6ws540.tsdb.cloud.timescale.com
    Port: 31319
  4. Database: tsdb
  5. Username: tsdbadmin
    Password: wfs87wik6faoyrs9
  6. Click Add

Add Timescale Connection

Sending Queries

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

CommandShortcut
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

Run Timescale Select

The Server Tree

The server tree populates, you can click on tables within the tree to see their data.

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.