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kangaroo

AI-powered SQL client and admin tool for every popular database

πŸ’Ž Hidden gemβ˜… 518 starsβ‘‚ 39 forksCustomupdated 2026-09
β–¦ visual β€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

kangaroo is an open-source design project by dbkangaroo (dbkangaroo/kangaroo on GitHub). It has 518 GitHub stars and 39 forks, is released under the Custom license, and was last updated on GitHub on 5 September 2026.

GitHub stars
518
Forks
39
License
Custom
Last updated on GitHub
5 September 2026
Category
Design
Listing
Hidden gem β€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Install Kangaroo

    Get the build for your desktop OS.

  2. Connect databases

    Add your MariaDB, Postgres, Redis and more.

  3. Design and query

    Model tables, run queries with AI help.

  4. Sync and export

    Move data between databases easily.

// features

Why people love it

Many databases

MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, Redis, SQLite+.

AI assistance

AI-powered querying help.

Table designer

Visual schema design.

ER modeling

Model relationships visually.

Sync and transfer

Move data across databases.

Cross-platform

Windows, macOS and Linux.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 β€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/dbkangaroo/kangaroo.git
    cd kangaroo
  2. Step 2 β€” Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 β€” Run it

    Follow the project's launch command β€” Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains kangaroo?

It is an open-source project at dbkangaroo/kangaroo with 162 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is kangaroo free for commercial use?

It ships under a custom license β€” read the repo's LICENSE file before commercial use.

Which databases are supported?

MariaDB, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Redis, SQLite, SQL Server and more.

What does the AI do?

AI-powered assistance for querying and admin work.

Which OS are supported?

Windows, macOS and Linux.

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// alternatives

Alternatives in Design

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Get kangaroo

Free and open β€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.