You can install a lot of optional extensions (plugins.md) in DBeaver. Most of the extensions can be found on the Eclipse Marketplace website.

DBeaver-specific extensions

• Office formats support (XLSX.md)
• Vector graphics support (SVG.md)
• SSHJ and advanced cryptography (since version 21 it is included in the base distribution)
• Git support - Git version control integration
• SQL debugger

Popular 3rd party extensions for Eclipse and DBeaver

• Darkest Dark theme - the best Dark theme for DBeaver
• Eclipse Color Theme - if for some reason you do not like the Darkest Dark theme, you can use this one
• Subversion support - Subversion integration
• Embedded Shell - Allows you to run shell commands directly from DBeaver
• Editor vertical indents - Adds vertical indents to all text editors
• CodeTogether - Allows you to share the IDE and collaborate

Install Process

In DBeaver EE you can use drag-n-drop from the Marketplace web site (see button Install) in the DBeaver main window. This will launch the Marketplace installation wizard automatically. In the DBeaver Community or other DBeaver-based products which do not include marketplace clients, you can use the following instructions:

Extension installation in CE version:

• Copy URL of extension update site.

- In the DBeaver main menu open Help -> Install New Software - Paste update site URL into Work with field and press Enter - Check items you wish to install (in most cases just all items) - Click Next. You may need to accept the extension license before installing - Some extensions may contain unsigned bundles. Only install such extensions if you really trust the author.

- Click Next->Finish. The installation will take some time. Restart DBeaver.