Mathesar

Summary

Mathesar is an open-source UI for Postgres databases, designed to provide a spreadsheet-like interface for users to view, edit, and query data without needing technical skills. It emphasizes ease of installation, scalability, data control, and being 100% open source.

Target Audience

The target audience includes database administrators seeking to empower business users, business users who need to interact with data without technical expertise, and organizations looking for a secure, open-source solution for data management. It's built for collaborators working with PostgreSQL databases, seeking independent and comfortable data interaction.

Key Features

• Spreadsheet-like interface for Postgres data
• Easy to install and deploy
• Scalable as Postgres
• Robust access control using Postgres permissions
• 100% open source and nonprofit
• Self-hosted
• No sharing or 3rd party access

Pain Points

• Simplifying data access and manipulation for non-technical users.
• Eliminating the need for complex SQL queries for common tasks.
• Providing a secure and controlled environment for data interaction.
• Avoiding vendor lock-in with a fully open-source solution.

Usage Instructions

1. Install Mathesar on your infrastructure.
2. Connect it to your PostgreSQL database.
3. Use the spreadsheet-like interface to view, edit, and query data.
4. Manage access control through Postgres permissions.
5. Utilize the various features for asset management, customer support, or other use cases.