Observed arrival · 2026-09-18
Cobalt SQL Works: a Rust-built successor to Azure Data Studio
An open-source desktop SQL client for SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Microsoft Fabric.
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- SQL Server and Microsoft Fabric developers
- Worth noticing
- Exports query results directly to Parquet, Arrow, and Delta Lake tables.
Field notes
The client targets Microsoft database workflows that span conventional SQL Server and Fabric-specific endpoints, including the routing and protocol differences the project says other drivers miss. Its result grid supports streaming, row caps, fetch-more, sorting, filtering, and clickable errors. Distribution is practical on Windows and Linux, while macOS remains explicitly experimental. The source is linked on GitHub and the project identifies itself as free and open source.
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