{"schemaVersion":"opencli.cli.v1","slug":"sqlite-utils","name":"sqlite-utils","shortName":"sqlite-utils","binaryName":"sqlite-utils","maker":{"slug":"simon-willison","name":"Simon Willison","type":"individual","url":"https://simonwillison.net","officialPlatformMaker":false,"featuredBuilder":true},"category":"Database","description":"SQLite automation, csv/json imports, and data transforms from the terminal. Built by Simon Willison. Supports structured output — good for scripts and agents.","tagline":"SQLite automation, csv/json imports, and data transforms from the terminal.","install":{"packageManager":"pipx","command":"pipx install sqlite-utils","packageName":null,"npmPackage":null,"brewFormula":"sqlite-utils","brewCask":null,"crateName":null,"pypiPackage":"sqlite-utils","goPackage":null,"dockerImage":null},"verify":{"command":"sqlite-utils --version","signal":"sqlite-utils responds locally and is ready for the first real command."},"quickStart":"sqlite-utils insert data.db items items.json --pk id","exampleWorkflow":["sqlite-utils insert data.db items items.json --pk id"],"agent":{"readiness":{"label":"Great for agents","score":75,"reasons":["Structured output is available for parsing.","Supports non-interactive/scripted use.","Works well in CI or repeatable automation."],"guardrails":["Start read-only, then ask before mutations."]},"packUrl":"https://opencli.co/cli/sqlite-utils/agent.md","packMarkdown":"# OpenCLI Agent Pack: sqlite-utils\n\nUse this when an AI agent needs to work with `sqlite-utils`.\n\n## What this CLI is for\nSQLite automation, csv/json imports, and data transforms from the terminal. Built by Simon Willison. Supports structured output — good for scripts and agents.\n\nBest for: sqlite automation, csv/json imports, and data transforms from the terminal.\n\n## Agent readiness\nGreat for agents (75/100)\n- Structured output is available for parsing.\n- Supports non-interactive/scripted use.\n- Works well in CI or repeatable automation.\n\n## Install\n```sh\npipx install sqlite-utils\n```\n\n## Verify before real work\n```sh\nsqlite-utils --version\n```\nExpected signal: sqlite-utils responds locally and is ready for the first real command.\n\n## Safe starting commands\n```sh\nsqlite-utils --version\n```\n\n```sh\nsqlite-utils insert data.db items items.json --pk id\n```\n\n## Guardrails for agents\n- Start read-only, then ask before mutations.\n\n## Suggested agent instruction\nYou may use sqlite-utils (`sqlite-utils`) for sqlite automation, csv/json imports, and data transforms from the terminal.. First install it if missing, then run the verify command. Start with read-only or inspection commands. Summarize what you found before changing anything. Ask for confirmation before commands that mutate remote state, spend money, deploy, delete data, merge code, or expose secrets.\n\nSource: OpenCLI\n"},"fit":{"bestFor":"sqlite automation, csv/json imports, and data transforms from the terminal.","useThisIf":"You want databases you can script with structured output.","skipIf":"You don't work with databases.","whatHappensNext":"Run `sqlite-utils insert data.db items items.json --pk id` and see what comes back."},"capabilities":{"agentFriendly":true,"supportsJsonOutput":true,"supportsNonInteractive":true,"supportsDryRun":false,"requiresAuth":false,"requiresNetwork":false,"ciFriendly":true,"localFirst":false,"destructivePotential":"medium"},"taxonomy":{"useCases":["SQLite automation","CSV/JSON imports","Data transforms"],"aliases":["sqlite cli"],"keywords":["sqlite import data"],"tags":["builder","agent-friendly","json-output"]},"links":{"website":"https://sqlite-utils.datasette.io/","github":"https://github.com/simonw/sqlite-utils","docs":"https://sqlite-utils.datasette.io/","opencli":"https://opencli.co/cli/sqlite-utils","markdown":"https://opencli.co/cli/sqlite-utils/agent.md","json":"https://opencli.co/cli/sqlite-utils.json"},"metrics":{"githubStars":2065,"latestRelease":"2026-05-17T23:52:48Z","license":"Apache-2.0","metricLabel":"Homebrew installs (30d)","metricValue":71,"metricSource":"homebrew","metricAsOf":"2026-06-08T11:00:49.069Z"}}