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Shortcut directory

Database and SQL App Shortcuts

Browse database clients and admin tools where keyboard-first navigation keeps data work moving.

Apps

10

Shortcut rows

80

Translated shortcuts

80

Why this directory exists

Database tools are keyboard-heavy in practice because people repeatedly search tables, jump between schemas, and run queries. The directory focuses on the shortcuts that make that flow feel consistent.

How to read the pages

  • Each app page shows the MacKeys shortcut beside the native Windows version.
  • Gain labels are estimated from repetition, ergonomic reach, and translation cost.
  • Workflow sections keep the page browsable instead of turning into one long table.
Beekeeper Studio icon

Beekeeper Studio

Beekeeper Studio

2 high-gain

Beekeeper Studio is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Query Navigation Tables Connections
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
DataGrip icon

DataGrip

JetBrains

2 high-gain

DataGrip is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Schema Query Navigation Tables
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
DBeaver icon

DBeaver

DBeaver Corp

2 high-gain

DBeaver is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Schema Query Navigation Tables
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
MongoDB Compass icon

MongoDB Compass

MongoDB

2 high-gain

MongoDB Compass is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Collections Query Navigation Documents
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
MySQL Workbench icon

MySQL Workbench

Oracle

2 high-gain

MySQL Workbench is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Schema Query Navigation Tables
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
Navicat icon

Navicat

PremiumSoft

2 high-gain

Navicat is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Connections Query Navigation Tables
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
pgAdmin icon

pgAdmin

Dave Page

2 high-gain

pgAdmin is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Schema Query Navigation Tables
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
SQLiteStudio icon

SQLiteStudio

SQLiteStudio Team

2 high-gain

SQLiteStudio is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Schema Query Navigation Tables
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
SQLPro Studio icon

SQLPro Studio

SQLPro Studio

2 high-gain

SQLPro Studio is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Query Navigation Tables Connections
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts
TablePlus icon

TablePlus

TablePlus

2 high-gain

TablePlus is a cross-platform app that benefits from keyboard consistency across macOS and Windows.

Shortcut rows

8

Translated

8

Query Navigation Tables Connections
Top gain level: High Browse shortcuts

FAQ

Why databases? +

Because schema navigation, search, and query work are all shortcut-sensitive.

Are admin tools included? +

Yes, as long as they are cross-platform.