vd
Data & DBDataInteractive data exploration, spreadsheets, and terminal analytics from the terminal.
Interactive data exploration, spreadsheets, and terminal analytics from the terminal. Built by VisiData.
Task fit
interactive data exploration, spreadsheets, and terminal analytics from the terminal.
Lane
Inspect schemas, run safe queries, and understand your data fast.
Operator brief
Use vd for interactive data exploration, spreadsheets, and terminal analytics from the terminal.
Run `vd data.csv` and see what comes back.
Repository family
VisiData
First trust check
vd responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
Safe first loop
Install, verify, then run one real command.
Safe database loop
Install command
$ pipx install visidataOperator pack
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Verify
$ vd --versionvd responds locally and is ready for the first real command.
First real command
$ vd data.csvFirst steps
- 01Install vd.
- 02Run `vd --version` first.
- 03Start with `vd data.csv`.
- 04Install a CLI that matches your database engine.
When to use / hold off when
Best for
interactive data exploration, spreadsheets, and terminal analytics from the terminal.
Use this when
You work with data processing and want a fast terminal interface.
Hold off when
Trust and constraints
Why operators pick it
- vd fits data & db well, especially for interactive data exploration, spreadsheets, and terminal analytics from the terminal.
- 236 homebrew installs (30d).
- Verify with `vd --version` first.
Constraints
- Automation can be brittle.
- Output is mostly plain text.
- Better for local use than CI.
Repository context
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