Show HN: DataRamen, a Fast SQL Explorer with Automatic Joins and Data Navigation

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A cozy web GUI for MySQL and PostgreSQL — made for developers who like to move fast and stay focused.

Connect, explore, and inspect your data effortlessly — no boilerplate, no drag.

🛠️ First time installation

🔧 Install Node.js

DataRamen runs locally using Node.js. If you don’t have it yet, download the latest version (v22 or above) from the NodeJS website.

🍜 Install DataRamen

Open your terminal and install DataRamen CLI tool:

npm i -g @dataramen/cli

🖥️ Run app locally

🏗️ Start the local server

Once installed, launch the local server anytime with a single command in your terminal:

dataramen start

🚀 Open the DataRamen app

Head over to app.dataramen.xyz in your browser.

You're all set — explore your database like never before!

🧰 What can DataRamen do?

🔌 Connect to PostgreSQL & MySQL

Just plug in your credentials and you're set.

🧭 Explore your schema instantly

View tables, columns, types, and relationships (PKs, FKs).

🧙 Query without writing SQL

Filter, sort, join, and summarize data using a simple visual interface.

🔗 Follow relationships

Click to expand related records like nested tables. It's intuitive and powerful.

✏️ Insert & update data visually

Add or edit rows directly — no syntax errors, no stress.

💾 Save your queries

Come back to your views anytime with saved queries.

⌨️ Write raw SQL anytime

Drop into SQL mode and run your own code.

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