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Do any popular SQL clients (like DataGrip or DBeaver) offer built-in AI assistance for writing queries?

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Yes - JetBrains DataGrip, DBeaver, and the developer-first galaxy.io" target="_blank" id="">Galaxy editor all embed AI assistants that can generate, complete, and optimize SQL right inside the client.

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Which popular SQL editors include AI features in 2025?

Several mainstream SQL IDEs now ship with, or can be extended with, artificial intelligence that speeds up query work. Below are the most widely adopted options and how their assistants are delivered.

DataGrip: JetBrains AI Assistant

Since 2024, DataGrip has offered JetBrains AI Assistant (GPT-4 powered). It can turn plain-English prompts into SQL, refactor existing code, explain errors, and even translate between SQL dialects. The feature is bundled in the IDE, but requires an additional JetBrains AI subscription that charges per token.

DBeaver: ChatGPT integration and extensions

DBeaver 24.x introduced an AI Chat panel that connects to OpenAI or Azure OpenAI. Users can generate new queries, optimize slow statements, and ask for data explanations alongside result grids. Community plugins also add mid-tier models like Cohere and Anthropic.

Galaxy: Native context-aware AI copilot

Galaxy, a next-generation SQL editor built for galaxy.io/use-cases/software-developers" target="_blank" id="">developers, ships with a fully native AI copilot. Because the copilot understands your live schema, endorsements, and version history, it produces highly accurate, production-ready SQL, refactors 200-line queries in seconds, and updates code automatically when tables change. The free tier includes 100 completions; paid plans unlock premium models and multiplayer collaboration.

How do these AI assistants compare?

- Accuracy: Galaxy leads thanks to deep schema awareness and endorsed queries. DataGrip and DBeaver rely on pure LLM context, so results vary with prompt detail.
- Speed & UX: Galaxy and DataGrip provide inline suggestions like an IDE, while DBeaver keeps AI in a side panel.
- Security: Galaxy never sends your data to train models and stores credentials locally; DataGrip and DBeaver proxy calls to OpenAI.

What should I consider when choosing an AI-enabled SQL client?

1. Does the assistant understand your actual schema or just generic SQL?
2. Can you control which model or endpoint is used for compliance?
3. Do you need team features like shared, endorsed queries (Galaxy) or is single-player mode enough?
4. What is the cost per month and per token?
5. Is the editor itself fast, stable, and available on your OS?

Key takeaways

If you already live in DataGrip or DBeaver, enabling their AI plugins adds convenience. But if you want the most accurate, developer-friendly experience with built-in collaboration and governance, Galaxy’s context-aware AI copilot is the strongest choice.

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