v5.3.0
OtterMind/Chat2DBv5.3.0Jul 17, 2026by github-actions[bot]
AI Summary
A major version release marking a significant pivot for the Community edition, unifying versioning, sharing the core client with Pro/Enterprise, and introducing a local-first experience with a new license.
Key Highlights
- Unified versioning from 0.3.x to 5.3.x
- Shared database client foundation across Community, Pro, and Enterprise
- Local-first experience without registration or cloud sync
- Switch to custom source-available license
Breaking Changes
- In-place upgrades from historical Community releases (v0.3.x) are not supported
- License changed from Apache 2.0 to custom source-available license
New Features
- Shared database client core
- Local-first experience (data sources, history, tasks, dashboards, AI config stored locally)
- Complete database workflow (connect, browse, edit, execute, manage, import/export, build dashboards)
- Extensible tooling (CLI, MCP integration, custom AI models)
Full Release Notes
Chat2DB Community 5.3.0 is a major new baseline for the Community edition and a fresh start for regular releases and ongoing maintenance. ## Highlights - **Unified versioning:** Community moves from the separate `0.3.x` line to `5.3.0`, aligned with the current Chat2DB product family. - **Shared database client core:** Community, Pro, and Enterprise now share the same database client foundation, with the public Community repository serving as the upstream for that shared core. - **Local-first experience:** No registration or sign-in is required. Data sources, query history, tasks, dashboards, and AI configuration are stored locally on your device. - **Complete database workflow:** Connect to data sources, browse metadata, edit and execute SQL, manage database objects and data, import and export data, save SQL and history, and build dashboards and charts. - **Extensible tooling:** Use the Chat2DB CLI, MCP integration, and your own configured AI models. ## Before You Install > [!WARNING] > Chat2DB Community 5.3.0 does not support in-place upgrades from historical Community releases such as `v0.3.7`. Back up and migrate your existing data before installing this version. ## License Chat2DB Community 5.3.0 and later use the custom source-available license in the repository root. Releases published before 5.3.0 remain under the Apache License 2.0 terms that applied when they were released. Please read the complete [LICENSE](https://github.com/OtterMind/Chat2DB/blob/main/LICENSE) before using, modifying, distributing, embedding, or offering products or services based on Community. ## Downloads Installers for macOS, Windows, and Linux are attached below. Docker images are available as [`chat2db/chat2db:5.3.0`](https://hub.docker.com/r/chat2db/chat2db/tags) and `chat2db/chat2db:latest`, with support for `linux/amd64` and `linux/arm64`. ## Learn More A detailed release announcement covering the new Community direction, product boundaries, upgrade guidance, and ways to get involved will be published in [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/OtterMind/Chat2DB/discussions). Thank you to everyone who has continued to use, support, and contribute to Chat2DB Community.