sqlite-explorer

name	sqlite-explorer
description	Explore and query a local SQLite database safely and efficiently. Use to inspect schema, list tables/columns/indexes, and run arbitrary SQL queries (SELECT/INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE/DDL) with clear, readable output.

SQLite DB Exploration

Rules of engagement

• Default to read-only exploration (SELECT, schema queries).
• Only run write queries (INSERT/UPDATE/DELETE/DDL) when explicitly asked or clearly required.
• Always start by listing tables and inspecting schema before writing complex queries.
• Prefer parameterized queries when constructing SQL from user-provided values (if applicable).

Use Bun script: sqlite-explorer.ts

You find a sqlite-explorer.ts script (which must be executed using Bun!) in ${SKILL_DIR}/scripts/sqlite-explorer.ts that implements this skill. It accepts command-line arguments to specify the database path, query, and mode (read-only vs write).

Usage

• List tables: bun ${SKILL_DIR}/scripts/sqlite-explorer.ts ./path/to/db.sqlite --tables

• Show schema for a table: bun ${SKILL_DIR}/scripts/sqlite-explorer.ts ./path/to/db.sqlite --schema users

• Run any SQL query: bun sqlite-explorer.ts ./path/to/db.sqlite --query "SELECT * FROM users LIMIT 10"

• Run a write query (only when needed): bun ${SKILL_DIR}/scripts/sqlite-explorer.ts ./path/to/db.sqlite --query "UPDATE users SET active=1 WHERE id=42"

• Read-only mode (recommended for exploration): bun ${SKILL_DIR}/scripts/sqlite-explorer.ts ./path/to/db.sqlite --readonly --query "SELECT COUNT(*) FROM users"

Output expectations

• Tables: one per line
• Schema: columns + PK + FKs + indexes
• Query results: printed as a compact table; also prints affected row counts for non-SELECT

Helpful built-in introspection SQL

• Tables: SELECT name FROM sqlite_master WHERE type='table' AND name NOT LIKE 'sqlite_%' ORDER BY 1;
• Columns: PRAGMA table_info('table_name');
• Foreign keys: PRAGMA foreign_key_list('table_name');
• Indexes: PRAGMA index_list('table_name'); + PRAGMA index_info('index_name');
• Rowcount: SELECT COUNT(*) AS count FROM table_name;