self-hosted · mysql & mariadb
varchar
A fast, secure database console.
A modern, self-hosted web console for MySQL and MariaDB. A cleaner, more secure replacement for phpMyAdmin and Adminer, built for people who live in SQL.
open source · self-hosted · MIT licensed
01 — fast
Native-speed grid
Thousands of rows, inline cell editing, sortable columns, and keyboard navigation. No lag, no page reloads.
02 — secure
Credentials stay home
Sign in with your own MySQL account. Optional TOTP, CSRF-protected writes, and a structured query layer. Your database password never leaves your server.
03 — self-hosted
One box, your rules
Runs next to your database behind your own auth. No third-party cloud sits in the path between you and your data.
Up in a minute
Point it at a database, sign in with a MySQL user, and you're in. No accounts, no telemetry, no cloud.
# clone and configure
git clone https://github.com/varchar-app/varchar.git
cd varchar && cp .env.example .env
# point .env at your database, then serve public/
php -S 127.0.0.1:8080 -t publicPrefer not to install? Try the live demo. It runs entirely in your browser against sample data, with no server and no sign-up.