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 # SQLiteStudio
-A free, open source, multi-platform SQLite database manager written in C++, with use of Qt framework.
 
-# Download
+[![Latest release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/pawelsalawa/sqlitestudio)](https://github.com/pawelsalawa/sqlitestudio/releases)
+[![Downloads](https://img.shields.io/github/downloads/pawelsalawa/sqlitestudio/total)](https://github.com/pawelsalawa/sqlitestudio/releases)
+[![License: GPL-3.0](https://img.shields.io/badge/License-GPL--3.0-blue.svg)](LICENSE)
 
-- If your OS package manager has a package for SQLiteStudio, you may want to use it:
+**SQLiteStudio** is a free, open source, cross-platform GUI for SQLite databases. It provides a fast, portable, and feature-rich workflow for creating, editing, browsing, and migrating SQLite data. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
 
-  [![Packaging status](https://repology.org/badge/vertical-allrepos/sqlitestudio.svg?columns=2&exclude_unsupported=true)](https://repology.org/project/sqlitestudio/versions)
-- Most recent packages are available at Releases page: https://github.com/pawelsalawa/sqlitestudio/releases
-- Older versions (3.x.x) can be fetched from [this dropbox folder](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ao4nz2qjfsz2yuy/AABwiiss3do7n0wNecuk-uyna?dl=0)
-- Legacy versions (2.x.x) & Windows development dependencies [can be found here](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iyilxtepgswpdlm/AADmYlJ4QRYWn_eo9u4fPn0Aa?dl=0).
+---
 
-## Want to contribute?
-https://github.com/pawelsalawa/sqlitestudio/wiki/How_can_I_contribute?
+## ✨ Features
 
+- **Advanced SQL editor** with syntax highlighting, hints, pretty-print formatting, error markers, and *Ctrl+Click* to jump to referenced objects. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}  
+- **Multi-DB queries** using transparent database attaching within a single editor tab. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
+- **Encrypted databases**: SQLCipher, WxSQLite3, and System.Data.SQLite variants. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
+- **Data import/export**: CSV, HTML, XML, PDF, JSON and more. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
+- **Data generator** for quickly populating tables with test data. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
+- **Scripting** (JavaScript, Python, Tcl) for custom SQL functions, collations, and automation; community script repo available. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
+- **Drag & drop** objects (tables, indexes, etc.) between databases, optionally with data. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
+- **Plugin architecture** to extend formats, scripting languages, formatters, highlighters, renderers, and more. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
+- **Portable & cross-platform**: Windows, macOS, Linux portable builds. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
 
-## Want to donate?
-https://sqlitestudio.pl/donate/
+---
 
+## 📦 Install
 
-## Home page
-https://sqlitestudio.pl/
+Grab the latest release for your platform from **Releases** and run—no installer required for portable builds. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
 
+- **Windows/macOS/Linux**: download from the [Releases page](https://github.com/pawelsalawa/sqlitestudio/releases). :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
+- **Portable**: unzip and execute `SQLiteStudio` (or `SQLiteStudio.exe`)—no admin rights needed. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
 
-## Compilation from sources
-https://github.com/pawelsalawa/sqlitestudio/wiki/Compiling_application_from_sources
+> Looking for screenshots and highlights? See the official [Features](https://sqlitestudio.pl/features/) page. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
 
+---
 
-## Bugs & feature requests tracker
-https://github.com/pawelsalawa/sqlitestudio/issues
+## 🛠️ Build from source
 
+SQLiteStudio uses Qt and a C/C++ codebase with CI builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Refer to the Wiki for step-by-step platform instructions, dev environment setup, and plugin development guides:  
+- **Compiling application from sources**  
+- **Instructions for compilation under Linux/macOS/Windows**  
+- **Preparing development environment**  
+- **Writing plugins**  
+- **C++ API documentation**  
 
-## Project's Wiki
-https://github.com/pawelsalawa/sqlitestudio/wiki
+👉 Start here: the project [Wiki home](https://github.com/pawelsalawa/sqlitestudio/wiki). :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
+
+---
+
+## 🔌 Plugins & Scripting
+
+- **Official & 3rd-party plugins**: architecture supports adding new import/export formats, SQL formatters, syntax highlighters, custom value renderers, scripting languages, and more. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
+- **Scripts repository**: community-maintained scripts for custom SQL functions and utilities (JavaScript, Python, Tcl). :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
+
+---
+
+## 📚 Documentation
+
+- **User Manual, FAQ, Tips & Tricks**: see the project Wiki. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
+- **Website**: [sqlitestudio.pl](https://sqlitestudio.pl/) for concise features, news, and gallery. Latest stable release information is posted there as well. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
+
+---
+
+## 🤝 Contributing
+
+We welcome issues, ideas, and pull requests!
+
+1. Check existing **Issues** and **Discussions**.
+2. Read the **How can I contribute?** and **Preparing development environment** pages in the Wiki. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
+3. For larger changes (new features, plugin categories), open a discussion to align on design.
+
+---
+
+## 🧾 License
+
+Licensed under **GPL-3.0**. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for details. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
+
+---
+
+## 🙌 Acknowledgments
+
+SQLiteStudio is developed and maintained by **Paweł Salawa** and contributors. Thanks to everyone who files issues, improves docs, writes scripts, and builds plugins.
+
+---
+
+## ⭐ Stay in the loop
+
+- Watch the repo for new releases. Latest stable as of **Feb 23, 2025**: **3.4.17**. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
+- Join **Discussions** for Q&A and feature ideas. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}