ora-cmd - Lightweight Oracle TUI & CLI Tool

Powerful Text User Interface (TUI) for Oracle database management - cross-platform, no Oracle client installation required, intuitive command-line interaction with rich terminal-based UI.

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See TUI/CLI in Action

Watch how easy it is to manage Oracle databases with ora-cmd's interactive TUI and powerful CLI commands.
This demo shows data export, SQL execution, and TUI menu navigation in real-time.

Key Features of Our TUI/CLI Tool

Intuitive TUI Interface

User-friendly Text User Interface with interactive menus, real-time feedback, and syntax highlighting - combines the power of CLI with the usability of graphical interfaces.

No Installation Needed

Extract the zip file and use immediately. No Oracle client, no DLL files, no system environment configuration required.

Cross-Platform Support

Works seamlessly on Windows, Linux and macOS. Same command syntax and TUI experience across all operating systems.

Full Data Operations

Supports data import (CSV/TSV/TXT/JSON), data export(CSV/TSV/TXT/JSON), SQL script execution, and database connection management via both CLI commands and TUI menus.

High Performance

Lightweight core with optimized data processing algorithms. Fast data import/export with minimal resource consumption in both CLI and TUI modes.

Secure Connection

Supports Oracle Net encryption and secure authentication methods to protect your database connection in both interactive TUI and scripted CLI usage.

TUI/CLI Usage Examples

1. Launch Interactive TUI Mode

Start the Text User Interface for interactive database management:

ora-cmd
ora-cmd> connect scott:tiger@192.168.0.102:1521/orcl
ora-cmd> load table=media_messages 
      > datafile=f:\media_messages.txt 
      > filetype=txt 
      > delimiter=, 
      > quote=" 
      > header=y;

Features in TUI mode:

  • Interactive menu navigation with keyboard shortcuts (arrow keys, Enter, Esc)
  • Real-time SQL editor with syntax highlighting
  • Visual progress bars for data import/export operations
  • Searchable database object browser (tables, views, procedures)

2. Run via CLI (Non-Interactive)

Basic connection command with host, port, service name, username and password:

ora-cmd dsn="scott:tiger@192.168.0.102:1521/orcl" task=load table=media_messages datafile=f:\media_messages.txt delimiter=, quote=" header=y quit=y

3. Export Data to CSV (TUI/CLI)

Export data from EMP table to CSV file with custom delimiter (works in both modes):

ora-cmd dsn="pan:withdata@192.168.0.102:1521/test" task=unload table=EMP datafile=e:\temp\tables\emp_data.csv delimiter="," header=y quit=y

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Pricing & Editions

ora-cmd offers flexible licensing options for individuals and enterprises. All paid editions include full TUI/CLI functionality, ongoing updates and technical support.

Edition Price (USD) License Type Features
Free Trial $0 30-day trial Full TUI/CLI features, limited to 1000 rows per import/export
Full Edition $49.95 Single user Full TUI/CLI features, unlimited rows
Enterprise Edition
(Site License)
$800 Unlimited users Full TUI/CLI features, unlimited rows + priority support
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between TUI and CLI modes in ora-cmd?

CLI (Command Line Interface) mode is for scripted/automated usage with single commands, while TUI (Text User Interface) mode provides an interactive, menu-driven terminal interface with visual feedback, progress indicators, and keyboard navigation - ideal for ad-hoc database management tasks. You can switch between modes based on your workflow needs.

What Oracle versions does ora-cmd support?

ora-cmd supports Oracle 10g, 11g, 12c, 18c, 19c and 21c. Both TUI and CLI modes work with on-premises Oracle databases and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) databases.

Do I need to install Oracle Client on my machine?

No, you don't need to install any Oracle Client software. ora-cmd has a built-in lightweight Oracle connectivity component that allows direct connection to Oracle databases without additional client installation - this applies to both TUI and CLI modes.

Can I use TUI mode in remote terminal sessions (SSH)?

Yes, the TUI mode is fully compatible with remote terminal sessions (SSH, Telnet, etc.) on Linux/macOS and Windows Terminal. It works with all standard terminal emulators and supports ANSI escape codes for proper rendering of the text-based interface.

Is my database password secure when using ora-cmd?

Yes. ora-cmd does not store your database credentials. In TUI mode, passwords are masked (hidden) when entered, and you can use environment variables or encrypted configuration files to pass credentials in CLI mode. All database connections use Oracle's native encryption when enabled on the server side.