jupysql-plugin
Jupyterlab extension for JupySQL
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you use JupyterLab 4 and want SQL query capabilities in your notebook. The low install friction and minimal dependencies make it a straightforward addition. However, proceed with caution: dormancy means the extension may not be compatible with very recent JupyterLab updates. Test it in your environment first, or consider whether an alternative maintained extension better suits your needs.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires JupyterLab 4 (0.4.x or higher); the main branch is not compatible with JupyterLab 3.
- Requires Python 3.7 or later.
- Low friction installation via pip.
License · maintenance · safety
permissive license (permissive) — BSD 3-Clause License permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; you must retain copyright notice and license text in distributions.
last release 2024-09-05 (708 days) · last repo commit 2024-09-05 · 25 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 142,278 downloads/mo, #11,216 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install jupysql-plugin
# Then restart JupyterLab; the extension activates automatically
# Verify installation:
jupyter labextension list- Whether dormancy since last release indicates active maintenance or signals compatibility issues with recent JupyterLab versions.
- Whether ploomber-core introduces transitive dependencies or system requirements not listed in the fact sheet.
- Specific SQL dialects and database backends supported by the extension.
What it is and what it does
jupysql-plugin is a JupyterLab extension that brings SQL query capabilities into the notebook interface. It acts as a frontend for JupySQL, allowing you to write and execute SQL queries directly in JupyterLab 4 without leaving the notebook environment. The extension is built as a prebuilt JupyterLab extension and depends only on ploomber-core, making it lightweight to install.
The package is designed for data exploration and querying workflows within Jupyter. It supports Python 3.7 through 3.11 and integrates with the JupyterLab ecosystem. However, the project has been dormant, meaning it may not have been tested against the most recent JupyterLab releases and could require manual updates or workarounds if you are using a very recent version.
Use it for
- Execute SQL queries against connected databases directly from a JupyterLab notebook without switching tools.
- Explore database schemas and run ad-hoc queries as part of a data analysis workflow.
- Integrate SQL-based data retrieval into reproducible notebook-based analyses.
- Prototype data pipelines that combine SQL queries with Python processing in a single environment.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you use JupyterLab 4 and want SQL query capabilities in your notebook.
The low install friction and minimal dependencies make it a straightforward addition. However, proceed with caution: dormancy means the extension may not be compatible with very recent JupyterLab updates. Test it in your environment first, or consider whether an alternative maintained extension better suits your needs.
Install
jupysql-plugin on PyPI
Before you install
Low friction installation via pip. The package is dormant, but the repository remains active and unarchived. Depends only on ploomber-core, keeping the dependency footprint minimal.
Requires JupyterLab 4 (0.4.x or higher); the main branch is not compatible with JupyterLab 3. Requires Python 3.7 or later.
License in practice
BSD 3-Clause License permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions; you must retain copyright notice and license text in distributions.
Quickstart
pip install jupysql-plugin
# Then restart JupyterLab; the extension activates automatically
# Verify installation:
jupyter labextension listVerify before relying
- Whether dormancy since last release indicates active maintenance or signals compatibility issues with recent JupyterLab versions.
- Whether ploomber-core introduces transitive dependencies or system requirements not listed in the fact sheet.
- Specific SQL dialects and database backends supported by the extension.
Package facts
| License | permissive license permissive |
| Python support | Supports the current Python release >=3.7 |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | 1 packageploomber-core |
| Maintenance | Dormant 708 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 142,278 / month, #11,216 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Framework :: JupyterFramework :: Jupyter :: JupyterLabFramework :: Jupyter :: JupyterLab :: 4Framework :: Jupyter :: JupyterLab :: ExtensionsFramework :: Jupyter :: JupyterLab :: Extensions :: PrebuiltLicense :: OSI Approved :: BSD LicenseProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9 |
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