Quickstart & First Connection

Connecting in 60 Seconds

Setting up your first database connection in CATable is fast and secure.

1. Launch CATable: Unlock your sovereign vault with your Master Password.
2. Select Connection Type: Click + New Connection and pick your database engine:
   • PostgreSQL: Ideal for production web backends and cloud instances.
   • MySQL: Standard relational databases or legacy clusters.
   • SQLite: Single-file embedded databases (e.g., local dev or mobile apps).
   • DuckDB: Instant analytics on Parquet, CSV, or Arrow data files.
   • Redis: Cache stores and background pub/sub queues.
3. Enter Parameters: Fill in Host, Port, Database name, and credentials. You can also paste standard connection strings like:

   postgresql://dbadmin:[email protected]:5432/production_core?sslmode=verify-full

4. Test Connection: Click Test Connection to run pre-flight network, SSL certificate, and credential validation.
5. Save & Open Studio: Save the connection profile to your encrypted vault and instantly access the schema tree and SQL editor.

Tip: Label production connections with the Production Flag to enable the Blast Radius Shield, enforcing explicit confirmations before destructive operations.