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>log in to commentHi everyone, I'm Kyle. I've made SQLPro Studio since 2015, and Hydra Dev Studio is my newest app: databases, file servers, Git and SSH in one native Mac window, plus an MCP server so agents like Claude Code can use your connections without ever seeing a password. There's a 14-day trial with no account needed. I'd love your honest feedback, and I'm here all week to answer questions.
- Instant launch with small memory footprint
- Native macOS app, no Electron or Java
- One window for databases, files, Git and terminals
- Edit remote files in place with 36 language syntax highlighting
- AI agents can use connections without seeing passwords
Hydra Dev Studio is a native macOS workspace that unifies databases, file servers, Git, and SSH connections in one window.
- for
- Mac-based developers who work with multiple data stores, remote files, and version control.
- pricing
- paid · free trial
Key features
- Unified Library — Group databases, servers, cloud buckets and repos in workspaces with tags, favourites and search.
- In-place Remote Editing — Edit files over SFTP/FTP/S3/etc with 36 language highlights and preserve encoding and line endings.
- Integrated Git Client — Stage by file or hunk, resolve three-way merges, view history and run Git commands without leaving the app.
- Database Explorer — Browse schemas, run queries and export results for nine supported databases.
- Accurate Transfers — Recursive file transfers show byte-level progress and can be cancelled mid-file.
- AI Agent Automation — Claude Code and other agents can use saved connections without ever receiving passwords, with full logging.
- iCloud Sync — Library syncs via private iCloud database; passwords stay in iCloud Keychain.
- Native Performance — Built with Swift and Go, no Electron or Java runtime, resulting in fast launch and low memory use.
Use cases
- Edit a remote config file on a production server directly from the Mac and save it back instantly.
- Run ad-hoc SQL queries against multiple databases without opening separate clients.
- Stage and commit a single hunk of a change, then push it, in the same window as your database and server tabs.
- Let an AI agent upload a build to an S3 bucket without ever giving it the bucket credentials.
Hydra Dev Studio vs alternatives
 Hydra Dev Studio |  Warp | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | All-in-one native Mac dev workspace | Agentic terminal environment |
| Pricing | Paid | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 1 | 0 |
| Launched | Oct 2026 | — |
- Hydra Dev Studio vs Warp: Warp provides a modern terminal with AI features but does not bundle databases, file servers or Git in a native macOS UI.
Hydra Dev Studio FAQ
Can I try Hydra Dev Studio before buying?+
Yes, there is a fourteen-day trial that does not require an account.
Does the app store my passwords?+
Only in the iCloud Keychain. Passwords and keys never go into the app database or the synced library.
What databases are supported?+
It supports MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite, DuckDB, ClickHouse, Amazon Athena and DynamoDB.
Can AI agents use my connections securely?+
Agents can list, fetch, upload, query and compare via Hydra without ever receiving the password; all actions are logged.
Is there a runtime dependency like Electron?+
No. Hydra is a native macOS app built with Swift and Go, so it launches quickly and stays light on memory.
How does syncing work across multiple Macs?+
The library syncs through a private iCloud database; adding a server on one Mac makes it appear on the others.
Edited by the makers, based on hydradevstudio.com · Oct 8, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
