1bench, modern Amazon Aurora GUI client

Amazon AuroraAmazon Aurora GUI client

Browse Aurora PostgreSQL and Aurora MySQL clusters, run SQL, and edit rows from a native desktop app. Connect over verified TLS, through an SSH bastion, or with IAM database authentication.

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Your data stays yours

1bench runs entirely on your machine. Nothing is ever sent to us.

Keychain Encrypted

Saved passwords and AWS access keys are encrypted with your OS keychain.

No Stored AWS Secrets

IAM tokens and Secrets Manager passwords are fetched per connection and never saved.

Zero Telemetry

No usage tracking, no query logging, no analytics. Queries go straight to your database.

Built for Amazon Aurora

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Aurora PostgreSQL & MySQL

Pick the engine in one connection form. Schemas, tables, views, the SQL editor, and inline editing work the same way on Aurora PostgreSQL and Aurora MySQL.

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IAM Database Authentication

Log in with an AWS profile, an IAM Identity Center session, or access keys. 1bench signs a fresh token per connection and never saves a database password.

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Verified TLS Out of the Box

Amazon's RDS certificate bundle ships inside the app, so Verify Full works on the first connect. No PEM files to download and no certificate paths to set.

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Reader Endpoint Awareness

Each host is tagged as Cluster, Reader, Instance, Custom, or Proxy. Paste a reader endpoint and the connection opens read-only, which matches what a replica allows.

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Private Clusters Through SSH

Reach clusters in a private subnet through an EC2 bastion. TLS checks and IAM tokens still target the real Aurora endpoint, so both keep working through the tunnel.

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Serverless v2 Wake-Up

A Serverless v2 cluster paused at 0 ACUs needs a few seconds to resume. 1bench waits up to 30 seconds on connect instead of failing with a timeout.

10x your Amazon Aurora productivity

Stop switching between CLI and code. Manage everything visually.

SQL Query Execution

Write and run SQL queries with syntax highlighting. View results instantly in a sortable, paginated table.

Inline Data Editing

Click any cell to edit its value directly. Stage multiple changes across rows and save them all at once.

Row Insertion

Insert new rows through a clean visual form. Skip writing INSERT statements by hand every single time.

Schema Inspector

View column types, nullable flags, default values, primary keys, and constraints for any selected table.

Create Tables & Indexes

Build tables, keys, and indexes in a visual form and review the generated SQL before it runs on Aurora.

Server Overview

See the engine version, uptime, open connections, and database sizes as soon as you connect to a cluster.

AWS SSO Sign-In

Sign in to IAM Identity Center from inside the app, or reuse the session that aws sso login already cached.

SSH Tunnels

Connect to private Aurora clusters securely through an SSH bastion. Reach VPC-only endpoints with ease.

Read-Only Mode

Toggle read-only mode to safely browse production databases. Eliminate any risk of accidental writes.

Production Safe

Confirmation dialogs guard all destructive operations. Always review before executing DROP or TRUNCATE.

Export & Import

Export full tables or filtered query results as CSV or JSON files. Import data from files just as easily.

Query History

Every query you run is saved automatically per connection. Search, re-run, or favorite past queries anytime.

Multiple Tabs

Work across multiple databases and connections in parallel using a clean and intuitive tabbed interface.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Navigate between tables, run queries, and switch tabs entirely from the keyboard. No mouse required.

Dark & Light Mode

Choose between polished dark and light themes. Matches your system preference or set it on your own.

Not just Amazon Aurora

One tool for all your databases. No more juggling apps.

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Amazon Aurora GUI FAQ

What is an Amazon Aurora GUI?
An Amazon Aurora GUI is a visual desktop client that lets you browse databases, schemas, and tables, run SQL, and edit rows on an Aurora cluster without using psql or the mysql command line. 1bench is a modern Aurora GUI for Mac, Windows, and Linux, and works with both Aurora PostgreSQL and Aurora MySQL.
Does Amazon Aurora have a GUI?
The AWS console has a query editor for Aurora, but it only works on clusters with the RDS Data API turned on and runs SQL in a browser tab. 1bench is a desktop alternative that connects straight to the cluster endpoint, adds a table browser with inline editing, and runs natively on Mac, Windows, and Linux.
What is the best Amazon Aurora GUI for Mac, Windows, or Linux?
A good Aurora GUI should run natively on your OS, verify TLS against Amazon's RDS certificates, support IAM database authentication, and reach private clusters through an SSH bastion. It should also handle both Aurora engines. 1bench delivers all of this with a single download for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
How do I connect to an Aurora PostgreSQL database from my computer?
Copy the cluster endpoint from the Connectivity & security tab in the RDS console, along with the port (5432 for PostgreSQL, 3306 for MySQL). Your security group must allow your IP on that port. If the cluster is not publicly accessible, connect through an SSH tunnel to an EC2 instance in the same VPC. In 1bench, pick Aurora, choose the engine, and paste the endpoint.
How does IAM authentication work with Aurora?
Instead of a password, the client signs a short-lived token with your AWS credentials, and Aurora checks it against IAM. The cluster needs IAM database authentication turned on, and the database user needs the rds_iam role on PostgreSQL or the AWSAuthenticationPlugin on MySQL. 1bench signs a fresh token for every new connection, so sessions keep working past the 15-minute token lifetime.

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