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Kensa by Boron

Kensa by Boron

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Zero-setup local databases inside VS Code
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Kensa 🐿️

Zero-Setup Local Database Engine for VS Code.

Kensa ("Inspection") is the fastest way to prototype backends, test SQL, and manage data without leaving your editor. It creates a local SQLite database instantly and auto-configures your environment.

✨ Features

  • 🚀 Zero Config: Creates a .kensa/db folder and automatically updates your .env with the DATABASE_URL.
  • 🐿️ Built-in Explorer: View all your local databases and tables in the sidebar.
  • ✏️ Excel-Like Editing: Double-click any cell to edit data. Changes are staged and committed in batches.
  • ⚡ Quick Actions: Run SQL, drop tables, or insert rows via the Command Palette or context menu.
  • 📥 Schema Export: Export your entire database structure to a .sql migration file with one click.
  • 🛠️ Developer Ready: Works perfectly with Node.js, Next.js, Python, Go, and Prisma.

🚀 Quick Start

  1. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P).
  2. Run Kensa: Create Database.
  3. Give it a name (e.g., auth).
  4. Kensa will create the DB and copy the connection string to your clipboard!

📸 Usage

Managing Data

  • View Table: Click a table in the "Kensa" sidebar to open the data grid.
  • Edit Data: Type directly into cells. Edited cells turn yellow. Click the floating Commit button to save.
  • Insert Row: Right-click a table -> Insert Row.
  • Add Column: Right-click a table -> Add Column.

Running SQL

  • Highlight any SQL query in your code editor.
  • Right-click -> Run SQL (or use the Command Palette).
  • View results instantly in a split pane.

⚙️ Requirements

  • VS Code ^1.90.0 or higher.
  • No other dependencies! (It uses a bundled SQLite engine).

Enjoy building with Kensa! 🐿️

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