Simpl.

About the startup

Simpl.sh is a calm, opinionated way to browse your database The Problem Every project eventually hits the same wall. You need to answer simple questions: What's actually in this table? Can I quickly find that record? Why does this schema feel so hard to read? Your options are limited. Existing database tools are either spreadsheet-first, enterprise-heavy, overly configurable, or just plain ugly. You end up building throwaway admin UIs over and over, just to understand your own data. The Solution Simpl is a read-only, schema-aware browser for Postgres databases. Connect your database and instantly get: A clean table browser — Humanized names, row counts, organized navigation Curated list views — Smart column selection, readable rows, no noise Rich detail views — Profile-page feel with strong visual hierarchy Simple search — One input, sensible results, no query builders It's intentionally not a CMS, not a BI tool, and not an internal app builder. It does one thing exceptionally well: help you understand and navigate your data. Key Features Schema-Aware Intelligence Simpl introspects your database and automatically generates intelligent views. It understands your schema—tables, columns, foreign keys, enums—and uses that knowledge to surface meaningful information without manual configuration. Smart Field Rendering Each data type gets purpose-built treatment: Human-friendly dates and timestamps Formatted JSON with syntax highlighting Code blocks with language detection Foreign keys displayed as navigable links, not raw IDs Null values handled gracefully without visual noise Layout Customization Per-table control over: Column visibility in list and detail views Field ordering via drag-and-drop Primary "title" field designation Multi-column sorting and filtering All changes persist automatically—no save buttons, no friction. Relationship Navigation Foreign keys are first-class citizens. Navigate between related records effortlessly, with relationships visually distinguished by a subtle violet accent. Powerful Filtering Type-aware filter operators: Text: equals, contains, starts/ends with, empty checks Numbers: comparisons, ranges, between Dates: before, after, between, relative ranges Arrays: contains, length checks, empty states Booleans: true, false, null handling Design Philosophy Simpl is built on principles of quiet confidence: Paper-like surfaces that float gently above the page Hero typography — titles are prominent, supporting elements defer Purposeful color — violet reserved exclusively for relationships Generous spacing — every element has room to breathe No dashboard aesthetic — feels like a finished product, not an admin panel The visual language is calm, neutral, and refined. A screenshot should look like something you'd be proud to show. Target Audience Solo builders and small teams who: Already use Postgres Are comfortable with connection strings Want to browse real data without building UI first Value readability over raw power Prefer calm defaults over endless configuration Not for: Large enterprise teams Non-technical end users Compliance-heavy organizations Full CRUD application needs Security First Connection strings encrypted at rest (AES-256-GCM) SSL-only database connections Read-only access enforced Parameterized queries throughout Table and column names allow-listed from introspection 10-second query timeouts prevent runaway operations Technical Foundation Next.js App Router with React Server Components Two-plane architecture — app database (Prisma) separated from user databases (node-postgres) TanStack Table for high-performance data rendering Zod for runtime validation at every boundary Schema caching with 1-hour TTL for snappy navigation The Promise Connect a database and instantly understand and find your data. If Simpl disappeared tomorrow, you'd want to rebuild it. That's the goal—a tool so useful in its simplicity that you can't imagine working without it.