How to Connect ParadeDB to DataGrip in PostgreSQL

How do I connect ParadeDB to DataGrip using the PostgreSQL driver?

Use the standard PostgreSQL driver in DataGrip to open a secure JDBC connection to your ParadeDB instance and run SQL.

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Description

Why connect ParadeDB to DataGrip?

DataGrip’s IntelliJ-style IDE gives you autocompletion, result-set export, and version control, while ParadeDB supplies vector search and analytics on PostgreSQL. Together, you get a powerful local workflow without switching tools.

What prerequisites must be met?

Make sure ParadeDB is running and listening on localhost:5432 or another reachable host. Create a PostgreSQL role that DataGrip can use, for example parade_user with a strong password. Install DataGrip 2022.3 or later so the bundled PostgreSQL 42.x JDBC driver is available.

How do you add ParadeDB in DataGrip?

1. Open the “Data Sources and Drivers” dialog

Click the + icon ➜ PostgreSQL. DataGrip auto-selects the correct driver.

2. Fill the connection fields

• Host: localhost
• Port: 5432
• Database: paradedb
• User: parade_user
• Password: your password

3. Test & save

Press Test Connection. A green checkmark means DataGrip reached ParadeDB. Click OK to save.

What connection string syntax should you use?

You can also paste a JDBC URL into DataGrip:

jdbc:postgresql://localhost:5432/paradedb?user=parade_user&password=Secret42!&sslmode=disable

Replace host, port, database, user, and password as needed. Add sslmode=require when ParadeDB enforces SSL.

How do you verify the connection with SQL?

Create a new console and run:

SELECT name, price FROM Products ORDER BY price DESC LIMIT 5;

The result grid proves that DataGrip can read data from ParadeDB.

Best practices for stable connections

Enable Keep-alive in the DataGrip data source to avoid timeouts on long-running Dashboards. Store passwords in the KeePass or macOS Keychain provider instead of plain text.

Common mistakes and fixes

Wrong driver: Selecting “Generic JDBC” disables PostgreSQL-specific features. Always choose the built-in PostgreSQL driver.

SSL mismatch: ParadeDB can reject non-SSL clients. Set sslmode=require or import the server certificate into DataGrip.

What next?

Leverage ParadeDB extensions such as vector similarity by running CREATE INDEX ... USING ivfflat directly from DataGrip, or save reusable queries in the IDE for team sharing.

Why How to Connect ParadeDB to DataGrip in PostgreSQL is important

How to Connect ParadeDB to DataGrip in PostgreSQL Example Usage


-- Retrieve top-selling products last month
SELECT p.name, SUM(oi.quantity) AS units_sold
FROM OrderItems oi
JOIN Products p  ON p.id = oi.product_id
JOIN Orders   o  ON o.id = oi.order_id
WHERE o.order_date BETWEEN date_trunc('month', CURRENT_DATE) - INTERVAL '1 month'
                      AND date_trunc('month', CURRENT_DATE) - INTERVAL '1 day'
GROUP BY p.name
ORDER BY units_sold DESC
LIMIT 10;

How to Connect ParadeDB to DataGrip in PostgreSQL Syntax


-- Basic psql syntax (works identically inside DataGrip Console)
\c paradedb parade_user

-- Example query in ecommerce context
SELECT c.name,
       o.total_amount,
       o.order_date
FROM Customers c
JOIN Orders o ON o.customer_id = c.id
WHERE o.order_date >= CURRENT_DATE - INTERVAL '30 days'
ORDER BY o.order_date DESC;

Common Mistakes

Using the “Generic JDBC” driver instead of PostgreSQL — this disables syntax highlighting, introspection, and advanced DataGrip features. Fix: select “PostgreSQL” when adding the data source or switch the driver in the data-source properties.
Leaving sslmode disabled when ParadeDB enforces SSL, causing “FATAL: SSL required” errors. Fix: append `sslmode=require` (or `verify-full` with certificates) in the JDBC URL or enable SSL in the connection tab.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is ParadeDB fully compatible with the PostgreSQL driver?

Yes. ParadeDB speaks the PostgreSQL wire protocol, so the standard driver works without patches.

Can I run ParadeDB-specific extensions from DataGrip?

Absolutely. Any SQL you execute in psql—including extension installs, vector indexes, and configuration commands—runs identically in DataGrip.

How do I share the connection with teammates?

Right-click the data source ➜ Copy Settings ➜ send the .idea/dataSources.xml snippet or use DataGrip’s built-in “Share Data Source” feature so others import it.