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Serverless Postgres, visually

Neon Postgres GUI

Connect to Neon Postgres from your Mac, browse tables, inspect records, and run SQL through a clean desktop interface.

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Neon Postgres connection form in a Mac PostgreSQL GUI
Add your Neon connection string once and keep it available in your PostgreSQL sidebar.

Neon gives teams serverless PostgreSQL, branching, and hosted database infrastructure. A focused desktop GUI helps when you need to inspect data, verify schema changes, or run quick queries outside the browser dashboard.

Simple PostgreSQL connects to Neon using standard PostgreSQL connection details, so you can manage Neon alongside local development databases and other hosted PostgreSQL environments.

Why Developers Look for a Neon Postgres GUI

Inspect branch dataCheck preview, staging, and production branches visually.
Browse schemasExplore tables, columns, and rows without memorizing meta commands.
Run SQL quicklyWrite ad hoc queries and inspect results in one desktop app.
Verify migrationsConfirm schema changes after deploys and branch updates.
Save connectionsKeep multiple Neon projects and branches organized.
Use local-first credentialsConnection details stay on your machine.

How to Connect to Neon Postgres

Neon provides PostgreSQL connection strings for each project, database, role, and branch. Copy the connection string for the environment you want to inspect, then add it to Simple PostgreSQL.

  1. 1

    Open your Neon project

    Select the project and branch you want to inspect.

  2. 2

    Copy the connection string

    Use the PostgreSQL URI from Neon with the database and role you need.

  3. 3

    Paste it into Simple PostgreSQL

    Add a new connection using URI import or individual fields.

  4. 4

    Keep SSL enabled

    Hosted Neon connections normally use SSL for external clients.

  5. 5

    Test and save

    Save the connection and start browsing tables, rows, schemas, and queries.

PostgreSQL connection dialog for adding a Neon database connection
Use a Neon connection string or manual host, port, user, database, and password fields.

Work With Neon Branches and Environments

Neon branching is useful for preview environments and schema changes. Saving each important branch as a named connection makes it faster to compare application state across environments.

Local development

Keep localhost and Neon development databases side by side.

Preview branches

Inspect branch data created for pull requests and testing workflows.

Production

Open production carefully when you need to troubleshoot live application state.

Neon Postgres table browser showing rows in a visual grid
Browse table rows visually after opening a saved Neon connection.

Run SQL Queries Against Neon

For debugging and data inspection, a desktop SQL editor keeps query writing, autocomplete, and result review in one place.

SQL query editor connected to a Neon PostgreSQL database
Use SQL autocomplete and inspect paginated results without leaving the desktop app.

Neon Dashboard vs Desktop PostgreSQL GUI

TaskNeon dashboardSimple PostgreSQL
Manage hostingYesNo
Browse table dataYesYes, in a desktop grid
Run SQLYesYes, with saved connections
Work across providersNeon onlyLocal, Neon, Heroku, Supabase, and remote PostgreSQL
Store credentials locallyBrowser account workflowCredentials stay on your machine

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I connect a PostgreSQL GUI to Neon?

Yes. Neon provides standard PostgreSQL connection strings that can be used by desktop PostgreSQL clients such as Simple PostgreSQL.

Can I save multiple Neon branches?

Yes. You can save separate connections for different Neon branches, projects, or environments.

Does Neon require SSL?

Hosted Neon PostgreSQL connections commonly use SSL. Keep SSL enabled unless your Neon connection settings specify a different requirement.

Can I use the same app for Supabase or Heroku?

Yes. Simple PostgreSQL works with standard PostgreSQL databases, including Neon, Supabase, Heroku Postgres, local databases, and other remote hosts.

Browse Neon Postgres from your Mac.

Save Neon connections, inspect tables, and run SQL from one focused PostgreSQL desktop client.

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