# dbeaver

> A GUI SQL client supporting many databases.
> More information: <https://dbeaver.com/docs/dbeaver/Command-Line/>.

- Open `DBeaver`:

`dbeaver`

- Open `DBeaver` connecting to a specific database:

`dbeaver {{[-con|--connect]}} {{database}}`

- Force the creation of a new instance:

`dbeaver --newInstance`

- Stop the running instance:

`dbeaver --quit`

- Close all tabs within dbeaver:

`dbeaver --closeTabs`

- Bring `DBeaver` to the top of applications:

`dbeaver --bringToFront`

- Display help:

`dbeaver --help`