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

Popular extensions for DBeaver

• Darkest Dark theme - the best Dark theme for DBeaver
• Eclipse Color Theme - use it if you don't like Darkest Dark theme by some reason
• Git support - Git version control integration
• Subversion support - Subversion integration
• Embedded Shell - Allows to run shell commands directly from DBeaver
• Editor vertical indents - Adds vertical indents to all text editors

DBeaver-specific extensions

• Office formats support (XLSX.md)
• Vector graphics support (SVG.md)
• SSHJ and advanced cryptography
• SQL debugger

Install Process

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

Extension installation in CE version:

• Copy URL of extension update site:

- In 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 extension license before installation - Some extensions may contain unsigned bundles. Install such extensions only if you really trust author. - Click Next->Finish. Installation will take some time. Restart DBeaver.