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SQL Wayfarer

SQL Wayfarer

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Navigate and explore SQL Server databases directly within VS Code. View tables, procedures, dependencies, and more.
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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SQL Wayfarer

⚠️ Early Development — Features may be incomplete or unstable. Feedback welcome!

A lightweight SQL Server explorer and analyzer for Visual Studio Code. Browse schemas, view object code, analyze dependencies, and manage documentation — all inside VS Code.


Features

  • Connection Management: Save and test multiple SQL Server connections securely.
  • Database Explorer: Browse tables, views, procedures, and functions by schema.
  • Object Details:
    • Structure: Columns, keys, indexes.
    • Code: Syntax-highlighted SQL with formatting and copy tools.
    • Comments: Edit documentation and extended properties.
  • Dependency Analysis: Visualize object relationships and impact.
  • Documentation: Manage descriptions and comments with markdown-style editing.

Usage

  1. Install “SQL Wayfarer” from the VS Code Extensions marketplace.
  2. Open via activity bar or Ctrl+Shift+P → “SQL Wayfarer: Open”.
  3. Add your SQL Server connection and select a database.
  4. Browse objects and switch tabs for code, structure, and docs.
  5. Use dependency graphs to understand object relations.

Requirements

  • VS Code 1.74+
  • SQL Server 2008 R2+ or Azure SQL
  • db_datareader permissions for full access

Notes

  • Large databases may load slowly initially.
  • Encrypted objects’ code won’t display.
  • Basic SQL highlighting; advanced T-SQL may not be fully supported.

Release Highlights

  • Code view with syntax highlighting and metrics
  • Secure connection management
  • Dependency visualization
  • Documentation editing

Enjoy exploring your SQL Server databases with SQL Wayfarer! 🧭
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