Download Neon JDBC Driver
What Is a JDBC Driver?
A JDBC driver is a Java library file (.jar) that enables Java applications — including DbSchema — to communicate with a database over a standard API. The driver translates generic JDBC calls into the network protocol understood by Neon, so you never have to write low-level socket code. Drivers are typically distributed by the database vendor or as open-source projects.
Understanding the JDBC URL
Every JDBC driver identifies the target database through a connection URL. The URL encodes the hostname, port, database name, and any driver-specific parameters as a single string. The exact syntax varies per driver — the details for Neon are listed in the section below.
Download the Neon JDBC Driver
Neon is a serverless PostgreSQL platform that separates compute from storage, enabling instant branching of your database for development and testing workflows. Each branch maintains its own schema and data snapshot, making it ideal for CI/CD pipelines. Neon autoscales compute resources based on demand and scales to zero when idle.
Neon JDBC Driver Details
- Required File(s): postgresql-xxx.jar
- Java Driver Class: org.postgresql.Driver
- JDBC URL: jdbc:postgresql://{HOST}:{PORT}/{DB}
- Website: Neon
Neon uses standard PostgreSQL port 5432. Connection strings are available in the Neon console per-branch. Append ?sslmode=require for SSL. For serverless/edge environments, Neon also offers a WebSocket-based connection. Use the pooler endpoint URL for applications that need connection pooling.
DbSchema and Neon
DbSchema connects to Neon serverless PostgreSQL using the standard PostgreSQL JDBC driver, enabling teams to visualize branch-specific schemas, compare schema differences between development and production branches, and run SQL queries directly against Neon databases.
Have connection issues? Contact the DbSchema team for help.
Explore Neon Visually with DbSchema
Once the JDBC driver is configured, DbSchema connects to your Neon database and gives you a full graphical workbench — no command-line required. Available as a free Community Edition and a full-featured PRO Edition. No registration needed to get started.
Interactive ER Diagrams
Reverse-engineer your Neon schema into a drag-and-drop ER diagram. Arrange tables visually, add new columns, define foreign keys, and let DbSchema generate the DDL — all without writing SQL by hand.
Visual Query Builder
Compose Neon queries by clicking on tables and columns — no SQL knowledge required. Add joins, filters, groupings, and aggregations through a point-and-click interface, then copy the generated SQL or run it directly against the live database.
Relational Data Explorer
Browse Neon table data and follow foreign key relationships across tables in a single view. Edit cells inline, filter rows, and paginate through large datasets — all without leaving the explorer.
Schema Synchronization
Compare your Neon schema across development, staging, and production environments. DbSchema generates the exact ALTER statements needed to close the gap and lets you review every change before executing — reducing the risk of unintended schema drift.
SQL Editor
Write and execute Neon queries in the integrated SQL editor with schema-aware autocomplete, syntax highlighting, and instant result display. Run scripts, inspect execution plans, and export results to CSV or JSON from a single interface.
HTML Schema Documentation
Generate a static HTML site documenting every table, column, type, index, and relationship in your Neon schema. Share it with your team or embed it in your project wiki — no extra tooling required.
For the full feature list and edition comparison, visit the DbSchema PRO Edition page.