---
title: "Overview"
description: "A web-based interface for exploring and executing database tools"
---

The Workbench is DBHub's built-in web interface for interacting with your database tools. It provides a visual way to execute queries, run custom tools, and view request traces without requiring an MCP client.

![workbench](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/bytebase/dbhub/main/docs/images/workbench/workbench.webp)

## Starting the Workbench

The Workbench is available when running DBHub with HTTP transport:

```bash
npx @bytebase/dbhub --transport http --port 8080 --dsn "postgres://..."
```

Then open `http://localhost:8080` in your browser.

<Tip>
Try demo mode to explore the Workbench without setting up a database:
```bash
npx @bytebase/dbhub --transport http --port 8080 --demo
```
</Tip>
