Launched this week
BentoQL
New way to interact with database !!
23 followers
New way to interact with database !!
23 followers
BentoQL is a visual database workspace that transforms SQL into an interactive, infinite canvas. Instead of managing dozens of tabs and scattered queries, you organize your database logic with reusable cards, connect queries visually, document your workflow, and execute everything from a single place.
What inspired you to build this?
I've always felt that working with databases was more complicated than it needed to be. Every project ended up with dozens of SQL files, multiple database connections, notes scattered across different tools, and countless browser tabs. SQL itself isn't the problem—the workflow around it is.
I wanted to build a tool that lets developers think visually. Instead of treating every query as an isolated script, I wanted them to become reusable building blocks that can be organized, connected, and understood inside an infinite canvas.
That's how the idea for BentoQL was born.
What problem were you trying to solve?
As databases grow, so does their complexity. Queries become harder to maintain, documentation gets out of sync, and understanding someone else's work—or even your own work from a few months ago—can be frustrating.
My goal was to create a workspace where everything related to a database lives together. SQL queries, documentation, notes, diagrams, and ideas shouldn't be spread across different applications. They should exist in a single visual environment that makes complex systems easier to understand and collaborate on.
How did your approach or process evolve while working on this launch?
At first, I thought I was building a better SQL editor.
As I continued working on it, I realized that writing SQL wasn't really the problem. Most database tools already do that well. The real challenge was helping developers organize their knowledge and understand complex database systems.
That completely changed the direction of the project. Instead of focusing on the editor, I focused on the workspace. The infinite canvas became the heart of BentoQL, where queries, documentation, diagrams, and reusable components all come together.
Today, I don't see BentoQL as just another SQL client. I see it as a visual workspace for modern database development.
Love the canvas idea, this would replace so many Notion pages and saved queries I have lying around. One thing that would make it stick for me is version control on the boards themselves, like being able to see diffs when I refactor a query or branch the canvas when exploring a new schema.
@nuran168993
Thanks so much for the thoughtful feedback! I really appreciate it. Version control for boards, including diffs and branching when exploring or refactoring queries, is a great idea and definitely something I’ll keep in mind.
I’ll be improving the app ahead of the launch, and I also have more exciting changes and features planned for future updates. Thanks again for trying it out and sharing your feedback — it’s incredibly helpful !! ❤️
The canvas idea is genuinely fresh for SQL work, and the card system looks like it could solve a lot of tab chaos. One thing that would make this a daily driver for me is a version history view per card, so I can see how a query evolved over time and roll back when something breaks.
Thanks so much for the feedback and for your kind words @emre9gjz !!
I’m really glad to hear that the canvas concept feels useful for your SQL workflow. A version history per card is a great suggestion, and definitely something we’ll keep in mind for future updates.
We’re working on continuing to improve the app, with more updates and new features planned for the future. Stay tuned to the website so you don’t miss what’s coming next !!
Thanks again for the feedback — comments like this really help us keep moving forward and improving.
Loving the canvas approach for organizing queries, it would be a huge help if you added native support for parameterized cards so I can reuse the same query logic across different datasets without duplicating everything.
Eyyy@memetgkgnu04m
Thanks so much for the feedback!!
Actually, parameterized cards are already implemented, although they’re not currently shown in the interactive demo.
There are also quite a few other new features that aren’t showcased in the demo yet, which give you a lot more flexibility when working with queries and organizing your workflow.
We’re continuing to work on new improvements and features, so stay tuned to the website for more updates.
Thanks again for the feedback, it really helps us keep moving forward and improving the app !!
finally something that makes my messy sql workflow feel less chaotic, the canvas idea is honestly pretty clever
@halimesnbl81148 thanks you so muchhh !!!
Im really glad the canvas helps make your SQL workflow feel a bit less chaotic 😄. That’s exactly one of the things I wanted to achieve with the app, making it easier, more visual, and more organized to work with lots of queries.
There are still quite a few new features that aren’t shown in the demo yet, which give you a lot more flexibility when working, and we’ve got more updates coming too.
You can leave your email on the website to stay in the loop and get updates about the launch date.
Thanks again for the comment!! Feedback like this really helps us keep moving forward and improving the app.
The canvas idea actually clicked for me once I started connecting queries into a small workflow, way less tab juggling. Wish the card templates had a few more starter examples though.
Hello@toprak967471 !!
Thanks so much for the feedback !! You can also check out an interactive demo of the app on my website to get a better feel for how it works.
I really appreciate your comment — feedback like this helps us keep moving forward and continuously improve the app. We also have more updates and new features planned for the future, so stay tuned to the website for more news and updates !!
Thanks again !!