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litecli

A friendlier command line for SQLite databases.

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  • Rating

    4.5 / 5

  • Pricing

    Free

  • Difficulty

    Intermediate

  • Works on

    macOS, Windows, Linux

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What is litecli?

litecli is a command-line client for SQLite databases with auto-completion and syntax highlighting. Its README says you can install it with pip or Homebrew and describes a config file created on first launch for Windows, macOS and Linux.

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Pros: what litecli does well

  • Auto-complete saves typing and mistakes
  • Highlighted queries are easier to read
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux

Cons: where it falls short

  • Terminal only, no window
  • Works with SQLite only

Who litecli is for

Anyone who pokes around SQLite files and wants a smoother terminal.

Who can skip it

People who prefer a visual database browser.

litecli alternatives

Not sold on litecli? These do a similar job, and each card says what it has in common.

hyperfine

Focus: benchmark, speed test and performance. Shares command line and open source with litecli. Rated 4.6 (litecli: 4.5).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows

Miller

Focus: csv, json and data wrangling. Shares command line and open source with litecli. Rated 4.6 (litecli: 4.5).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux

qsv

Focus: csv, data cleaning and data analysis. Shares command line and open source with litecli. Same 4.5 rating.

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows

Atuin

Focus: shell history and sync. Shares terminal and command line with litecli. Rated 4.7 (litecli: 4.5).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux

Free alternatives to litecli

Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.

htop

Focus: process viewer and system monitor. Shares terminal and command line with litecli. Rated 4.7 (litecli: 4.5).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux

zoxide

Focus: navigation and shell. Shares terminal and command line with litecli. Rated 4.7 (litecli: 4.5).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Linux

Tabby

Focus: ssh and serial. Shares terminal and command line with litecli. Rated 4.6 (litecli: 4.5).

Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
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