Database Management

Pro plan required. Requires Supabase connection. The Database tab gives you a visual interface for managing your Supabase PostgreSQL database without leaving Nativeline. Browse tables, inspect schemas, run SQL, and track migrations — all from the same workspace where you build your app.

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What You Can Do

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When It Appears

The Database tab shows up in your workspace tabs after you connect Supabase in Project Settings. Until then, you won’t see it. Once connected, it stays available for the lifetime of the project. If you disconnect Supabase later, the Database tab disappears. Reconnecting brings it back with all your data intact — nothing is lost on the Supabase side.

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Getting Started

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How the Database Tab Fits Into Your Workflow

You don’t have to choose between AI-driven development and manual database work. They complement each other: Most of the time, you’ll ask the AI to handle schema changes through chat. Then you’ll flip to the Database tab to confirm everything looks right.

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What the AI Can Do Through Chat

You don’t always need to open the Database tab. Many database operations can be handled directly through the chat interface:

• Create tables — “Create a posts table with title, body, author, and timestamps”
• Add columns — “Add a status column to the posts table with a default of draft”
• Set up relationships — “Add a comments table that references posts via post_id”
• Enable RLS — “Add row level security to the posts table so users can only edit their own posts”
• Seed data — “Add 10 sample posts with realistic content”
• Write queries — “Show me how many users signed up each month”

The AI generates the necessary migrations and applies them. You can then verify the results in the Database tab.

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Database Tab vs. Supabase Dashboard

You might wonder why you’d use the Database tab when Supabase has its own dashboard. Here’s the difference: The Nativeline Database tab is designed for the build loop — quick checks, verification, and debugging while you’re actively developing. For advanced database administration (backups, extensions, connection pooling), you’ll still use the Supabase dashboard directly.

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Supported Database Features

The Database tab works with standard PostgreSQL features that Supabase supports:

• Tables and views — Browse any table or view in your public schema
• All PostgreSQL data types — text, integer, boolean, uuid, timestamp, jsonb, arrays, and more
• Foreign keys and relationships — See how tables connect to each other
• Row Level Security — View and understand RLS policies
• Indexes — See which columns are indexed for performance
• Functions and triggers — View through the SQL Editor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the Database tab with a free plan? No. The Database tab requires the Pro plan. You also need to connect a Supabase project first. Does the Database tab work with any PostgreSQL database? The Database tab is designed specifically for Supabase. It uses the Supabase API to connect and manage your data. Other PostgreSQL providers are not supported. Will changes I make in the Database tab affect my live app? Yes. The Database tab connects to the same Supabase database your app uses. Any data you modify through the SQL Editor or migrations will immediately affect your app. Can I use the Database tab and the AI chat at the same time? Absolutely. You can have the Database tab open while chatting with the AI. This is the recommended workflow — ask the AI to make changes, then verify them in the Database tab. What if I don’t see the Database tab? Make sure you’ve connected Supabase in your project settings and that you’re on the Pro plan. The tab only appears after a successful Supabase connection. If you’ve just connected, try closing and reopening your project. Can the AI read my database schema when generating code? Yes. When Supabase is connected, the AI is aware of your database structure. It uses this context to generate accurate code that matches your tables, columns, and relationships.

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