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How to compare schemas and move data between databases with DBX

Use schema diff, data compare and data transfer to check and sync two environments.

Short answer: Connect both databases in DBX, using an SSH tunnel if needed; then open Schema diff to compare structures across the two connections; use Data compare to review differences in a table's rows and the synchronization output. All steps.

Who it is forA developer who needs to know how staging differs from production before a release.

The problemSpotting schema drift across environments by reading DDL is tedious and easy to miss.

The outcomeA schema diff across two connections, a data comparison, and a data transfer when you choose to sync.

What you need first

  • macOS, Windows or Linux desktop, Docker for team access, or the web version
  • An AI provider for the SQL assistant: Claude, OpenAI or a local model via Ollama
  • Node.js (npx) for the MCP server

Steps

  1. Connect both databases in DBX, using an SSH tunnel if needed
  2. Open Schema diff to compare structures across the two connections
  3. Use Data compare to review differences in a table's rows and the synchronization output
  4. Use Data transfer to migrate data between databases, or Database export for a full dump first
  5. Review the ER diagram of the target to confirm relationships

Prompt for your agent

Using t8y2/dbx, run a schema diff between <staging> and <production>, summarize every difference, and draft the migration I would need. Export a full dump of the target before suggesting any data transfer.

Caveat.

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Using the Deduped MCP, get the setup steps for t8y2/dbx and "Compare schemas and move data between databases"

Add Deduped to Claude Code once

claude mcp add --transport http deduped https://dedupedai.com/mcp

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