# SQLChef

> Execute SQL queries directly against local files in the browser without server uploads, accounts, or data leaving the device.

- Website: https://jonathanwalker.github.io/SQLChef/?ref=devshelf.io
- DevShelf page: https://devshelf.io/resource/sqlchef
- Pricing: Free
- Tags: No sign-up
- Categories: [Databases & ORMs](https://devshelf.io/category/databases-orms.md)
- Last checked: 2026-11-02

## About

SQLChef is a client-side database utility that allows developers and data analysts to execute SQL queries directly against local files within the browser environment. It supports multiple file formats including CSV, TSV, JSON, NDJSON, Parquet, and plain text. Because processing happens entirely client-side, no files are uploaded to any server, user accounts are not required, and all data remains secure on the local device.

## Alternatives

- [Sqlime](https://devshelf.io/resource/sqlime.md): Online SQLite playground for executing SQL queries directly in the browser environment. (pricing: Free)
- [csv.repair](https://devshelf.io/resource/csv-repair.md): Browser-based utility for analyzing, querying with SQL, diagnosing, and repairing broken CSV files online. (pricing: Free)
- [SQLable](https://devshelf.io/resource/sqlable.md): A collection of web-based utilities designed to simplify SQL database management, including formatters, validators, and data generators. (pricing: Free)

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