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kangaroo
kangaroo is an open-source design project by dbkangaroo (dbkangaroo/kangaroo on GitHub). It has 518 GitHub stars and 39 forks, is released under the Custom license, and was last updated on GitHub on 5 September 2026.
AI-powered SQL client and admin tool for every popular database
💎 Hidden gem★ 518 stars⑂ 39 forksCustomupdated 2026-09
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- dbkangaroo/kangaroo
- GitHub stars
- 518
- Forks
- 39
- License
- Custom
- Last updated on GitHub
- 5 September 2026
- Category
- Design
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Install Kangaroo
Get the build for your desktop OS.
- Connect databases
Add your MariaDB, Postgres, Redis and more.
- Design and query
Model tables, run queries with AI help.
- Sync and export
Move data between databases easily.
// features
Why people love it
Many databases
MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, Redis, SQLite+.
AI assistance
AI-powered querying help.
Table designer
Visual schema design.
ER modeling
Model relationships visually.
Sync and transfer
Move data across databases.
Cross-platform
Windows, macOS and Linux.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/dbkangaroo/kangaroo.git cd kangaroo - Step 2 — Check the README
Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.
cat README.md | head -60 - Step 3 — Run it
Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.
# see README for the exact launch command
// use cases
What you can build
- Manage many databases from one client.
- Design tables with AI assistance.
- Sync data between database types.
- Model schemas visually with ER diagrams.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Who maintains kangaroo?
It is an open-source project at dbkangaroo/kangaroo with 162 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.
Is kangaroo free for commercial use?
It ships under a custom license — read the repo's LICENSE file before commercial use.
Which databases are supported?
MariaDB, MySQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Redis, SQLite, SQL Server and more.
What does the AI do?
AI-powered assistance for querying and admin work.
Which OS are supported?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
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Get kangaroo
Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.