Raptor Coder for Qlik Cloud
Feeling envious of the GitHub kids slinging AI-assisted code while you’re stuck babysitting script edits in Qlik Cloud? Fear no more. Raptor Coder for Qlik Cloud beams your apps straight into VS Code (or Windsurf, Cursor, insert-favorite-flavour-here) so you can craft, refactor, and reload Qlik scripts like a real developer.
Why You’ll Love It
- Multi-tenant mastery – juggle environments without breaking a sweat.
- Script tab superpowers – download, edit, create, and reorder tabs locally.
- Reloads with receipts – trigger reloads, watch progress, inspect logs.
- App intelligence – pull metadata, open apps in Qlik Cloud, stay organised.
- Database connectivity – connect AI assistants to PostgreSQL & SQL Server via MCP.
- Completely free – no license keys, no subscriptions, unlimited apps
- AI-ready workspace – unlock Copilot/Cursor/Windsurf magic on Qlik scripts.
Feature Flyover
| Category |
Highlights |
| 🔐 Tenants |
Unlimited tenants, instant switching, secrets stored safely |
| 📝 Scripts |
Download tabs, add new ones, reorder with filenames, upload in one click |
| 🚀 Operations |
Trigger reloads, monitor statuses, download objects, open in browser |
| 🗄️ Database |
MCP server for PostgreSQL & SQL Server, multiple connections, AI integration |
| 📁 Structure |
Tenant/app folders with ID suffixes, metadata for automation |
| 💡 UX Touches |
Status bar reload updates, collapsible spaces, friendly notifications |
Quick Start (2 Minutes)
- Install the extension (Marketplace search for “Raptor Coder for Qlik Cloud”).
- Pop open the sidebar (look for the fresh green Q icon).
- Add a tenant – name, tenant URL, API key.
- Hit Test Connection, then Refresh Apps.
- Download a script tab, edit it locally, and upload it back again.
Ready for the extended tour? Jump into the How-To Guide for step-by-step workflows, and pro tips.
Docs & Resources
🤖 AI-Powered Development
Supercharge your Qlik development with AI coding assistants!
This extension includes Qlik-specific rules for AI tools like Windsurf, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and more.
Quick setup:
- Click "🤖 Install AI Rules" button in the sidebar
- Rename
qlikrules.md based on your tool:
- Windsurf:
.windsurfrules
- Cursor:
.cursorrules
- GitHub Copilot:
.github/copilot-instructions.md
- Reload your AI assistant
What it does:
- ✅ Prevents SQL syntax mistakes (use
LOAD not SELECT)
- ✅ Enforces Qlik best practices
- ✅ Suggests proper date parsing with
Date#()
- ✅ Recommends performance optimizations
- ✅ Provides Qlik-specific code patterns
Learn more: See QLIK_AI_RULES.md for full documentation.
🗄️ Database Connectivity (MCP Server)
Connect AI assistants directly to your databases using the Model Context Protocol (MCP)!
The extension includes an embedded MCP server that gives AI tools like Windsurf, Cursor, and Claude Desktop direct access to your databases.
Supported Databases:
- ✅ PostgreSQL - Full support
- ✅ SQL Server - Full support
- ⏳ MySQL - Coming soon
- ⏳ Oracle - Coming soon
Features:
- 🔗 Multiple connections - Manage unlimited database connections
- 🔐 Secure storage - Passwords stored in VS Code secrets
- 🔄 Easy switching - Change active connection with one click
- 🧪 Connection testing - Test before saving
- 🤖 AI integration - AI assistants can query tables, inspect schemas, search data
Quick setup:
- Open the Advanced tab in the sidebar
- Click "➕ Add Connection"
- Fill in your database details (host, port, database, username, password)
- Click "Test Connection" to verify
- Click "Save Connection"
- Click "Start Server" to enable MCP
- Copy the MCP configuration for your AI tool (Windsurf/Cursor/Claude)
What AI assistants can do:
- 📋 List all tables and schemas
- 🔍 Describe table structures, columns, indexes
- 📊 Execute read-only SELECT queries
- 🎯 Search for tables and columns by name
- 📈 Get sample data from tables
Security: All queries are read-only. Dangerous operations (INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, DROP) are blocked.
Licensing
Raptor Coder for Qlik Cloud is free to install and use from the Visual Studio Code Marketplace, but it is licensed as proprietary software and is not open source.
- No license keys or subscriptions
- Unlimited app downloads and workspaces
See LICENSE for full terms.
Author
Jason Coggon
GitHub: @jcoggon · LinkedIn: jcoggon
Raptor Coder for Qlik Cloud is an independent project and not affiliated with Qlik
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