DynamoDB GUI Client
DocKit is an open source DynamoDB desktop app for Mac, Windows, and Linux. It replaces the AWS Console for daily work. You get a PartiQL editor, visual query builder, and an AI assistant in one native application.
Why a dedicated GUI?
The AWS Console is fine for quick lookups, but it wasn't built for development. It lacks query history and offline support. Writing filter expressions in a tiny text box is slow and prone to errors. Dedicated clients exist to fix these specific problems.
DocKit includes an AI assistant that understands your table schema. You can describe what you need in plain English to get working PartiQL back.
See DocKit in action
Features
PartiQL editor
The editor is powered by Monaco and built for DynamoDB.
- Syntax highlighting and validation for PartiQL statements.
- Autocomplete suggests table names, attribute names, and types from your live environment.
- Run multiple queries in one session.
- Use
Cmd/Ctrl + Enterto execute and see results in a structured table.
Visual query builder
If you don't want to write PartiQL manually, use the visual builder.
- Pick a table from the sidebar.
- Set partition keys, sort key conditions, and filter expressions through form fields.
- Preview the generated query before running it.
- Switch to the PartiQL view at any time to edit the underlying statement.
Visual queries are saved to your history automatically.
AI query assistant
Type what you need in natural language. For example, "find all orders from this week where the total is over 500." DocKit generates the PartiQL statement using your actual attribute names and types as context. It supports OpenAI and DeepSeek with your own API key. Your table data stays on your machine.
Import and export
Move data without losing type information.
- JSON format preserves DynamoDB types like S, N, BOOL, and Maps.
- CSV support for spreadsheets and analytics.
- Uses the
BatchWriteItemAPI with built-in rate limiting and retries. - Export large tables with cursor-based pagination to avoid memory limits.
Query history
DocKit saves every PartiQL statement and visual query. You can search, re-run, or load them back into the editor. This history is stored locally and scoped to your connection.
Multi-database support
DocKit also works with Elasticsearch and OpenSearch. You can switch between DynamoDB tables and search clusters without changing tools.
DynamoDB
Elasticsearch
OpenSearchComparison
| DocKit | AWS Console | NoSQL Workbench | Dynobase | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Desktop (native) | Web (browser) | Desktop | Desktop |
| PartiQL editor | Monaco | Basic | Yes | Yes |
| Visual query builder | Yes | Limited | Yes | Yes |
| AI assistant | Yes | No | No | No |
| Query history | Auto | No | No | Yes |
| Import / Export | JSON, CSV | Limited | Limited | Yes |
| Offline mode | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Elasticsearch support | Yes | No | No | No |
| Open source | Apache 2.0 | No | No | No |
| Price | Community: free | Free | Free | $12–30/mo |
Getting started
- Download DocKit for macOS, Windows, or Linux.
- Open the app and click New Connection. Select DynamoDB.
- Enter your AWS region and credentials, or use an existing IAM profile.
- Click Connect to see your tables in the sidebar.
- Start querying with the PartiQL editor or Visual Query Builder.
To connect to DynamoDB Local, set the endpoint to http://localhost:8000. Use any non-empty credentials. Check the connection guide for details.
FAQ
Is DocKit an alternative to Dynobase? Yes. It handles the same core workflows like browsing tables and running PartiQL. It adds an AI assistant and support for Elasticsearch and OpenSearch. It is open source under Apache 2.0.
Does it support DynamoDB Local? Yes. Set the custom endpoint to http://localhost:8000 when creating the connection.
Can I replace NoSQL Workbench with this? For queries and data operations, yes. NoSQL Workbench has a better data modeler, so you might want to use both if you do heavy modeling.
Where are AWS credentials stored? They are encrypted and stored locally on your machine. They are never sent to third parties or DocKit's developers.
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