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PostgreSQL users who need every server feature, not just a query editor.

Why it deserves attention

pgAdmin is maintained by the PostgreSQL project and exposes administration that general clients often skip: roles, backups, replication, extensions, server configuration, and query plans. It runs as a desktop app or in a browser, and the ERD and dashboard tools help with day-to-day operations. The interface is dense and PostgreSQL-only, so it complements rather than replaces a lightweight SQL client.

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