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

DBeaver specific extensions

• Office formats support (XLSX)
• 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.

Tip

You can also install Eclipse extensions from the command line using the built-in p2 Director Application. For details, see Install Eclipse extensions from the command line.

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

1. Copy URL of extension update site:
2. In the DBeaver main menu open Help -> Install New Software
3. Paste update site URL into Work with field and press Enter
4. Check items you wish to install (in most cases just all items)
5. Click Next. You may need to accept the extension license before installing
6. Some extensions may contain unsigned bundles. Only install such extensions if you really trust the author.
7. Click Next->Finish. The installation will take some time. Restart DBeaver.