How to Run PostgreSQL SQL in VS Code (2025) | Connect & Query PostgreSQL Database Using VS Code

🐘 Want to write and run PostgreSQL SQL queries directly inside Visual Studio Code? In this updated 2025 tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to connect VS Code to a PostgreSQL database and run SQL commands without leaving your editor!

Whether you're a backend developer, data analyst, or student—this setup helps you streamline database development and query execution with ease.

💡 In this video, you’ll learn:

✅ How to install PostgreSQL on your machine (optional step)
✅ How to install PostgreSQL SQL extension in VS Code
✅ How to connect to a PostgreSQL database (localhost or remote)
✅ How to create, edit, and run .sql files in VS Code
✅ BONUS: Keyboard shortcuts and how to view results in the output pane
✅ Fully works on macOS (M1, M2, M3, Intel), Windows, and Linux

📌 Tools/Extensions Required:

👉 PostgreSQL installed (via Homebrew or official installer)
👉 VS Code PostgreSQL Extension by Chris Kolkman / MS
👉 Connection settings: Host, Port (5432), User, Password, DB name

📌 Commands to install PostgreSQL (if not installed yet):

bash
Copy
Edit
brew install postgresql
📌 Connect in VS Code:

Install PostgreSQL extension

Open the PostgreSQL panel on the sidebar

Add new connection → Fill in credentials

Open .sql file → Run selected query or entire file

🧠 This is ideal for:

Full-stack and backend developers

SQL learners and bootcamp students

Data professionals managing PostgreSQL databases locally or remotely

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