Question 1

How do I connect to a PostgreSQL database with dadbod-grip.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Use the :GripConnect command or a connection string like 'postgresql://user:pass@host:5432/dbname'. The plugin automatically opens the schema sidebar and query pad, and you can start editing tables immediately with inline cell changes.

Question 2

Can dadbod-grip.nvim edit Parquet or JSON files?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can open and edit Parquet, CSV, JSON, and remote URLs as live tables via DuckDB. Use :Grip /path/to/file.parquet, and with the --write flag, you can edit the file in-place and save changes back to disk.

Question 3

dadbod-grip.nvim vs vim-dadbod-ui: which is better for database work in Neovim?

Accepted Answer

dadbod-grip.nvim is more feature-rich with editable grids, AI SQL, cross-database federation, and SQL notebooks, while vim-dadbod-ui is a simpler sidebar browser. Choose dadbod-grip.nvim for advanced editing and analysis; vim-dadbod-ui for basic schema navigation.

Question 4

How to use the SQL notebooks feature in Markdown files?

Accepted Answer

Open any Markdown file with SQL code fences, place your cursor inside a ```sql block, and press <C-CR> to execute only that block while keeping narrative prose intact. Use gn to pick notebook files from your project.

Question 5

Does dadbod-grip.nvim support transaction safety for edits?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it wraps all DML changes in BEGIN/COMMIT transactions with ROLLBACK on error, and provides a two-tier undo system: local staging undo and transaction undo that can reverse committed changes up to 10 levels deep.

Question 6

How to handle large datasets with pagination and filtering?

Accepted Answer

Use the s key for sorting, f for filtering, and H/L or ]p/[p for pagination. The plugin has a configurable row limit (default 100) and supports visual staging without loading all data at once.

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