Download YugabyteDB 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 YugabyteDB, 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 YugabyteDB are listed in the section below.
Download the YugabyteDB JDBC Driver
YugabyteDB is an open-source distributed SQL database designed for cloud-native applications that require global scalability, resilience, and PostgreSQL compatibility. It supports both YSQL (PostgreSQL-compatible SQL API) and YCQL (Cassandra-compatible API) in a single platform. YugabyteDB distributes data across nodes using tablets, providing automatic sharding, replication, and fault tolerance.
YugabyteDB JDBC Driver Details
- Required File(s): jdbc-yugabytedb-xxx.jar
- Java Driver Class: com.yugabyte.Driver
- JDBC URL: jdbc:yugabytedb://{HOST}[:{PORT}]/[{DB}]
- Website: YugabyteDB
YugabyteDB YSQL listens on port 5433 (not standard PostgreSQL 5432). The YugabyteDB JDBC smart driver supports topology-aware load balancing and connection pooling. For standard PostgreSQL JDBC compatibility, the org.postgresql.Driver can also be used on port 5433.
DbSchema and YugabyteDB
DbSchema connects to YugabyteDB using the YugabyteDB smart JDBC driver, visualizing distributed SQL schemas with tablet topology awareness, enabling PostgreSQL-compatible YSQL query authoring, and supporting multi-region distributed database design workflows.
Have connection issues? Contact the DbSchema team for help.
Explore YugabyteDB Visually with DbSchema
Once the JDBC driver is configured, DbSchema connects to your YugabyteDB 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 YugabyteDB 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 YugabyteDB 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 YugabyteDB 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 YugabyteDB 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 YugabyteDB 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 YugabyteDB 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.