Quick Table Access

DevDb Pro's Quick Table Access feature lets you instantly open any database table from anywhere in VS Code, making database navigation lightning-fast.

The Quick Access Command

Press Cmd+K Cmd+G (Mac) or Ctrl+K Ctrl+G (Windows/Linux) to activate quick table access.

How It Works

1. Press the keyboard shortcut from anywhere in VS Code
2. Type to search for a table name
3. Select a table from the filtered list
4. Press Enter to open the table immediately

Features

Fuzzy Search

The search is intelligent and forgiving:

• Case-insensitive - Type "users" to find "Users"
• Partial matches - Type "usr" to find "users"
• Multiple words - Type "order items" to find "order_items"

Multi-Database Support

When you have multiple database connections:

• Tables from all databases appear in the list
• Each entry shows the database name it belongs to
• Easily access tables across different connections

Context Awareness

Quick access is aware of your current context:

• Works from any file or view in VS Code
• No need to switch to the DevDb panel first
• Opens the table in the DevDb view automatically

Usage Examples

Example 1: Find a User Table

1. Press Cmd+K Cmd+G (Mac) or Ctrl+K Ctrl+G (Windows/Linux)
2. Type "user"
3. See results: "users", "user_profiles", "user_settings"
4. Select "users" and press Enter

Example 2: Navigate While Coding

You're editing a Laravel controller and need to check the orders table:

1. Stay in your controller file
2. Press the quick access shortcut
3. Type "orders"
4. Press Enter to instantly view the table

Example 3: Multiple Databases

You have a main app database and an analytics database:

1. Press the quick access shortcut
2. Type "events"
3. See "events (main_db)" and "events (analytics_db)"
4. Choose the one you need

Alternative Access Methods

Method 1: From Code

Right-click a table or model name in your code:

1. Select "DevDb > Open table at cursor"
2. Table opens immediately

Method 2: From Sidebar

Navigate the traditional way:

1. Open DevDb panel (Cmd+K Cmd+D or Ctrl+K Ctrl+D)
2. Expand your database
3. Click the table name

Method 3: Command Palette

Use the Command Palette:

1. Press Cmd+Shift+P (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux)
2. Type "DevDb: Go to Table"
3. Search for your table

Tips for Efficiency

Learn the Shortcut

Memorize Cmd+K Cmd+G (Mac) or Ctrl+K Ctrl+G (Windows/Linux):

• Most frequently used DevDb feature
• Saves multiple clicks and navigation steps
• Works from anywhere

Use Partial Names

You don't need to type the full table name:

• "ord" finds "orders"
• "usr" finds "users" and "user_settings"
• "prod" finds "products" and "product_categories"

Combine with Context Menu

For model/entity names in code:

• Right-click the name
• Use "Open table at cursor" for one-click access

Multiple Connections

If you work with multiple databases:

• Note the database name shown in results
• Use it to distinguish between similar table names

Keyboard Shortcuts Reference

Action	Mac	Windows/Linux
Quick Table Access	Cmd+K Cmd+G	Ctrl+K Ctrl+G
Toggle DevDb Panel	Cmd+K Cmd+D	Ctrl+K Ctrl+D
Open Table at Cursor	Right-click → DevDb menu	Right-click → DevDb menu

Next Steps

• Database Client - Learn about the interface
• Laravel Integration - Code Lens features
• Data Export - Export table data