VSCode IBM i Extension: Db2 for IBM i

Db2 for IBM i Extension is a Hoot

The Db2 for IBM i Extension is included in the recommended Visual Studio Code for IBM i installer package - IBM i Development Pack

What is it?

The Db2 for IBM i extension is your SQL command center inside VS Code—built to make working with Db2 databases on IBM i feel modern, visual, and efficient.

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This extension brings full-featured SQL tooling to VS Code for IBM i systems:

  • SQL Statement Executor: Run queries and view result sets directly in the editor.
  • Schemas View: Browse and explore database objects visually.
  • Query History: Track and reuse previous SQL statements.
  • SQL Job Manager: Manage JDBC jobs with configuration options and editor support.
  • Works with VS Code and Node.js

It’s a game-changer for IBM i developers who want to ditch green screens for SQL development, and need a visual interface for managing schemas and jobs, or if you simply prefer modern tooling for query execution and history tracking

Think of it as the SQL cockpit for your IBM i database.

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