Intent-based stack

CLI stack for Inspect my Postgres schema, show the key tables, and answer questions with read-only queries first..

harlequin is a strong fit for data & db. harlequin responds locally and is ready for the first real command. Use this page as a permalink for humans, agents, and runbooks.

Primary recommendation

Harlequin

Curated by OpenCLI · Agent readiness: Human-first CLI (10/100)

Agent pack

harlequin fits data & db well, especially for Exploring local SQL visually when a prompt-only shell is too cramped.

A solid pick from Ted Conbeer.

Verify with `harlequin --version` first.

Install

brew install harlequin

Verify

harlequin --version

Recommended stack

1. Data & DB

Harlequin

Verify: harlequin --version

Pack

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