Azure Data Studio

Microsoft Azure Data Studio is a lightweight, cross-platform database management and development tool designed for data professionals working with on-premises and cloud data platforms. Built on a modern editor experience similar to Visual Studio Code, it supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, offering features like IntelliSense for code completion, customizable dashboards for performance monitoring, integrated terminals for command-line tools, and extensibility through extensions for tasks such as database migrations and AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot. Users can run SQL queries, manage connections via server groups, and integrate with source control like Git, making it ideal for querying, designing, and troubleshooting databases efficiently.

As of October 2025, Azure Data Studio remains a versatile alternative to tools like SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), especially for non-Windows users, with its open-source code available on GitHub for modifications. However, Microsoft has announced its retirement on February 28, 2026, recommending a migration to the MSSQL extension for Visual Studio Code to ensure continued support and functionality.