ES Client – Elasticsearch Browser Tool for Devs

About

**Elastic Client** is a powerful, open-minded browser extension for developers, DevOps engineers, and data analysts who work with **Elasticsearch** daily. Say goodbye to heavy UIs and complex setups—this tool brings the full power of ES right into your Chrome or Edge browser.

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#### ✨ **Key Features**

✅ **Index Management Made Simple**  
- View all indices at a glance  
- Create, delete, open, or close indices with one click  
- Manage aliases: add or remove them instantly—even support wildcard patterns like `logs-*`

✅ **SQL-Like Query Interface (No DSL Required!)**  
- Write intuitive SQL to **insert, update, delete**, or **select** documents  
- Results displayed in a clean **spreadsheet view**—nested objects auto-expanded using JSONPath as column headers  
- Click any row to inspect the **raw JSON document**  
- Built-in **SQL parser** supports advanced functions:  
  - `CONCAT()`, `DATE_FORMAT()`, aliasing (`SELECT field AS name`)  
- Always see the **generated Elasticsearch DSL** behind your query—for learning or debugging  
- **Export results** to CSV, XLSX, or JSON with a single click

✅ **Visual Bool Query Builder**  
- Build complex `bool` queries **without writing code**  
- Each condition = one row: pick field → choose operator (`term`, `match`, `range`) → enter value  
- Perfect for quick filtering, log investigation, or ad-hoc analysis

✅ **Custom REST Script Library**  
- Save and organize your frequently used **REST API scripts** (e.g., index templates, ingest pipelines)  
- Re-run them anytime with one click—ideal for repetitive admin tasks

✅ **Multi-Cluster & Secure Connection Management**  
- Connect to **multiple Elasticsearch instances** (dev, staging, prod)  
- Supports **HTTP Basic Auth** and custom headers  
- Switch between clusters instantly from the toolbar

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#### 🌍 **Why Developers Love It**
- Lightweight & runs entirely in-browser—**no backend required**  
- Open, transparent: see how SQL maps to real Elasticsearch DSL  
- Ideal as a **Kibana alternative** for quick queries, debugging, or lightweight environments  
- Actively maintained with **international users in mind** (English-first UI)

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#### 🔒 **Privacy & Security**  
- All data stays in your browser—**nothing is sent to external servers**  
- Credentials stored locally using Chrome’s secure storage APIs  
- Open-source friendly (check our GitHub for transparency)

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**Perfect for**: DevOps • SREs • Backend Engineers • Data Analysts • Elasticsearch Admins  

🔧 **Works with Elasticsearch 6.x, 7.x, and 8.x** (self-hosted or cloud)

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🚀 **Try it today—and take control of your Elasticsearch clusters from your browser!**