Overview¶

DinoDB is a native macOS application designed to make working with AWS DynamoDB tables intuitive and efficient. Whether you're a developer, DevOps engineer, or data analyst, DinoDB provides the tools you need to manage your DynamoDB infrastructure.

Why DinoDB?¶

Native macOS Experience¶

Built specifically for macOS using SwiftUI, DinoDB feels at home on your Mac with: - Native look and feel following macOS Human Interface Guidelines - System integration with Keychain for secure credential storage - Responsive design that adapts to your workspace

Enterprise-Ready Security¶

• Secure credential storage in macOS Keychain
• Support for AWS credentials file integration
• No credentials ever logged or stored in plain text
• Multiple account management with visual distinction

Real-Time Monitoring¶

• CloudWatch integration for performance metrics
• Interactive charts with multiple time ranges
• Configurable metric alerts with system notifications
• Trend analysis and capacity monitoring

Developer-Friendly¶

• Comprehensive debug logging system
• JSON syntax highlighting
• Query builder with visual interface
• Multiple view modes (Table and JSON)

Architecture¶

DinoDB is built using modern Swift technologies:

• SwiftUI: Declarative UI framework for native macOS interface
• SwiftData: Model persistence and account management
• AWS SDK for Swift: Official AWS integration
• Charts Framework: Native metric visualization
• Keychain Services: Secure credential storage

Target Users¶

• Developers: Debug and test DynamoDB applications
• DevOps Engineers: Monitor table performance and capacity
• Data Analysts: Query and analyze DynamoDB data
• System Administrators: Manage multiple AWS accounts and regions