Adminer

Adminer is a lightweight, full-featured database management application written in PHP and distributed as a single deployable file. It provides a web UI for administering many SQL databases and can be extended via plugins for additional backends.

Key Features

• Single-file deployment for quick setup on existing PHP hosting
• Supports MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, CockroachDB, SQLite, MS SQL, and Oracle
• Create and manage databases, tables, columns, indexes, views, triggers, routines, and events (DB-dependent)
• Browse and edit data with filtering, sorting, aggregation, and pagination
• SQL command execution from an input field or uploaded file
• Export structure and data (for example to SQL or CSV)
• Schema visualization with foreign-key relationships
• Pluggable architecture (for example Elasticsearch, MongoDB, ClickHouse, Firebird, IMAP)
• Adminer Editor variant for simpler end-user data manipulation

Use Cases

• Quick, on-demand database administration on shared hosting or servers
• Lightweight alternative to heavier web database tools for routine operations
• Controlled end-user data editing via Adminer Editor and customizations

Limitations and Considerations

• Exposing Adminer publicly increases risk; restrict access (network controls or additional authentication) and keep it updated

Adminer is well-suited for teams and individuals who want a small, fast web-based database UI without a complex installation. Its broad database support and plugin system make it flexible for many environments while remaining easy to deploy.