A fast, native MySQL client for Linux
A MySQL workbench without the workbench: connect, browse, query, and diff schemas in a native window that opens before MySQL Workbench finishes splashing.
What you get
- MySQL 5.7 and 8.x, plus MariaDB compatibility
- GPU result grid — large table scans stay at 60 fps
- SSH tunneling built in; credentials stay in the OS keychain
- Schema diff and DDL generation between environments
- Schema-aware completion for databases, tables, and columns
Why Linux specifically
First-class Linux: Vulkan rendering, Wayland and X11, credentials in the Secret Service API (GNOME Keyring / KWallet). Not a flatpak'd afterthought.
Linux is the most underserved desktop for database GUIs — TablePlus barely ships there, DataGrip costs a JetBrains subscription, and most of the rest is Electron. A native GPU-rendered client on Linux is Zolt's home-field advantage.
Comparing options? See how Zolt stacks up against DBeaver, TablePlus, DataGrip, and Beekeeper Studio.
Common questions
Is Zolt a native MySQL client on Linux?
Yes. Zolt is written end-to-end in Rust on GPUI and renders through Vulkan on Linux — no Electron, no WebView. Credentials are stored in Secret Service (GNOME Keyring / KWallet).
Does Zolt work with MariaDB?
Yes — Zolt's MySQL engine speaks the MySQL wire protocol, which covers MariaDB and compatible managed services like PlanetScale and RDS MySQL.
When can I download Zolt for Linux?
Download the current Linux build from zoltdb.com/download. Versioned builds are published from GitHub Releases so you can choose the newest build or an older one inside your update window.
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