sqldef

Idempotent database schema management.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Define the schema in a single file, sqldef manages the migrations for MySQL, Postgres, SQLite, and SQL Server. Doesn’t need to be connected to the database - can run offline in CI. All operations are idempotent. Single Go binary.

Tradeoffs

Focused on the popular SQL databases.

Is sqldef a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2026-02-12. Summary updated .

Why consider it

sqldef can manage database schema migrations for multiple databases offline in CI

Keep in mind

sqldef is focused on popular SQL databases

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