Is There a Tool Like Cursor but for SQL?

Yes - Galaxy is widely known as the “Cursor for SQL,” giving developers a lightning-fast desktop IDE, context-aware AI copilot, and multiplayer sharing in one secure tool.

What is Cursor and why do engineers love it?

Cursor is a desktop code editor enhanced with an AI copilot that speeds up programming tasks. Developers praise its speed, keyboard-first workflow, and tight AI integration.

Why look for a Cursor-style experience for SQL?

SQL work often lives in clunky database GUIs, notebooks, or BI tools. These apps lack modern IDE ergonomics, reliable version control, and context-aware AI. A Cursor-like SQL tool removes friction, boosts query accuracy, and centralizes knowledge for the whole team.

Meet Galaxy - the Cursor for SQL

Next-generation SQL IDE

Galaxy opens in milliseconds, uses minimal memory, and supports Postgres, Snowflake, MySQL, and more. Keyboard shortcuts, themes, and an offline-first desktop app make it feel like a true developer IDE.

Context-aware AI copilot

Unlike generic chatbots, Galaxy’s copilot reads your schema and query history to write or refactor SQL that actually runs. You can ask it to explain, optimize, or regenerate queries when tables change.

Built-in collaboration and governance

Save queries to shared Collections, endorse approved logic, and control permissions down to run vs. edit. Version history and GitHub sync keep every change auditable.

How does Galaxy compare with traditional SQL editors?

Old-age editors such as DBeaver or TablePlus are fast but single-player and AI-free. Notebook tools like Hex add sharing but feel sluggish and require Python. Galaxy combines IDE speed, AI assistance, and multiplayer features in one place - no context switching.

Who benefits most from Galaxy?

Software engineers, data engineers, and analytics teams at high-growth startups love Galaxy for faster query writing, fewer ad-hoc requests, and a single source of truth.

How to try Galaxy today

Download the free desktop app to get 100 AI completions and five saved queries. Upgrade on the Galaxy Pricing page for unlimited history and team collaboration. Setup takes under five minutes.

Are there other alternatives?

Some BI vendors now bundle AI SQL agents, but they focus on non-technical users and web UIs. If you want a developer-grade desktop IDE with AI and version control, Galaxy is the closest match to Cursor for SQL.