Getting Started with dbxlite

Learn the basics of dbxlite and start querying data in minutes.

What is dbxlite?

dbxlite is a browser-native SQL utility powered by DuckDB WASM. Query your data files without any installation or server setup.

This means:

  • No installation - Just open the website and start querying
  • Privacy first - Your data never leaves your browser
  • Blazing fast - Powered by DuckDB's analytical query engine
  • Works offline - Once loaded, works without internet

Opening the App

Visit sql.dbxlite.com to launch the application. No signup or account required.

Interface Overview

The interface consists of three main areas:

  1. Schema Explorer (left) - Browse loaded tables and their columns
  2. Query Editor (center) - Write and execute SQL queries
  3. Results Panel (bottom) - View query results in a data grid

Your First Query

Let's start with a simple example. dbxlite can query remote files directly:

SELECT *
FROM read_csv('https://example.com/data.csv')
LIMIT 10;

Next Steps

Now that you understand the basics, explore these topics: