Overview
Qdrant DB Workbench is a VS Code-native GUI for Qdrant vector databases. Connect to local Docker, Qdrant Cloud, or any Qdrant-compatible REST endpoint and inspect collections, points, vectors, payloads, and search responses from a focused editor panel.
It is built for developers testing embeddings, RAG pipelines, semantic search, and production vector search APIs.
Features
|
Capability |
Description |
| 🔌 |
Universal Connect |
Connect to local Qdrant, Qdrant Cloud, or a custom REST endpoint |
| 🗂️ |
Collection Explorer |
Browse collections with vector config, distance metric, and point counts |
| 📍 |
Point Inspector |
Retrieve and inspect point IDs, payloads, and vectors |
| 🔍 |
Similarity Search |
Run vector search with top K, filters, payload, and vector options |
| 🧰 |
Raw REST Console |
Send custom requests to any Qdrant REST path |
| 🛡️ |
API Key Ready |
Use optional API keys for secured cloud or private deployments |
| 🌉 |
Extension-Host Bridge |
Local and cloud HTTP calls flow through the extension host to avoid webview CORS issues |
| ⚡ |
No Config Files |
Enter the endpoint and connect directly from the workbench |
Quick Start
Step 1 — Install
Search Qdrant DB Workbench in the Extensions panel (Ctrl+Shift+X) or run:
ext install harishkaparwan.qdrant-db
Step 2 — Start Qdrant locally (skip if already running or using Cloud)
docker run --rm -p 6333:6333 -p 6334:6334 qdrant/qdrant:latest
Check the service:
curl http://localhost:6333/
Step 3 — Open the Workbench
Click the Qdrant DB icon in the Activity Bar, or open the Command Palette and run:
Qdrant DB Workbench: Open Workbench
Step 4 — Connect
| Mode |
What to enter |
| Local |
http://localhost:6333 |
| Cloud |
Qdrant Cloud URL plus API key |
Connection Modes
Local
Use a local Qdrant REST endpoint:
http://localhost:6333
Works with Docker, local binaries, or a private proxy.
Cloud
Use your Qdrant Cloud cluster URL and API key:
https://<cluster-id>.<region>.cloud.qdrant.io
Credentials are entered in the workbench UI and should not be written into source files.
Workbench Tabs
| Tab |
Use it for |
| Overview |
Service status, selected collection, and high-level metrics |
| Collections |
Browse collections, vector configuration, and collection details |
| Points |
Fetch and inspect points, payloads, and vectors |
| Query |
Run vector similarity searches with filter payloads |
| Raw |
Send direct REST requests to advanced Qdrant endpoints |
Works With VS Code-Compatible Editors
| Editor |
Platform |
Notes |
| VS Code |
Desktop · Web |
Primary supported editor |
| Cursor |
Desktop |
VS Code-compatible AI editor |
| Windsurf |
Desktop |
VS Code-compatible AI editor |
| VSCodium |
Desktop |
Open-source VS Code build |
| Gitpod |
Cloud |
Browser-based development environments |
| GitHub Codespaces |
Cloud |
GitHub cloud IDE |
| Eclipse Theia |
Cloud · Desktop |
Open-source VS Code API-compatible IDE |
Requirements
- VS Code
^1.85.0 or a compatible editor
- A reachable Qdrant local or cloud endpoint
- Optional API key for secured Qdrant Cloud or private deployments
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