FAQ

Which operating systems are supported? #

Linux, macOS, and Windows — all free and available now on the download page. Linux ships as a portable AppImage (tested on Ubuntu/Kubuntu 24.04, works on most distributions), macOS as a universal disk image for Apple silicon and Intel, and Windows as a guided installer.

Which databases does PgCraft support? #

PostgreSQL only, version 12 and newer (12 through 17). PgCraft is built specifically for Postgres rather than being a lowest-common-denominator multi-database tool — that focus is the point.

Is PgCraft free? Do I need an account? #

Yes, it’s free, and there’s no account, sign-up, or login. You connect directly to your own PostgreSQL servers. The free edition has no usage caps.

Does PgCraft collect telemetry? #

PgCraft collects product telemetry with an opt-out: app version, OS/architecture, feature usage, and error signals — to guide what to build next. It never collects connection strings, credentials, query text, or your data. You’re asked on first run and can opt out any time in Settings → Privacy. See the privacy page for the full detail.

Is PgCraft open-source? #

No. PgCraft is closed-source and free-as-in-beer — free to use, but the source code isn’t published.

What’s Pro, and when does it arrive? #

Pro is a one-time upgrade (no subscription) arriving with the 1.0 line. It adds the advanced versions of some features — a visual cost-hotspot EXPLAIN viewer, interactive ER editing with migration export, schema diff, an agentic AI copilot, and more. The free edition stays the full daily driver; Pro is additive and never paywalls an existing free feature. Pricing and checkout aren’t live yet.

How do updates work? #

PgCraft checks a static update manifest on startup and shows a banner when a newer version is available; you can also check from Help → Check for Updates. Updates are free for everyone and never require a license key. Grab new versions from the download page.

Can I use PgCraft offline? #

Yes. PgCraft works fully offline once installed — credentials live in your local OS keyring. Only the update check, optional telemetry, and the optional bring-your-own-key AI feature use the network, and the first two fail silently when offline.

How do I report a bug or request a feature? #

Get in touch from the contact page. PgCraft is in public beta and feedback shapes what ships next.