LINQPad is an interactive C# scratchpad: type a LINQ query or a complete program, run it and see the result as a formatted table, JSON tree or chart instead of console text.
The Premium edition adds typed data contexts, NuGet package support, debugging with breakpoints and the ability to compile a query into a standalone executable. It is widely used for exploring databases and prototyping code without spinning up a project.
What's inside
- Instant LINQ queries against SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite and more
- Results dumped as tables, charts or JSON
- NuGet package support and Roslyn compilation
- Debugging with breakpoints and watch windows
- Export a query as a standalone executable
- Script mode for C#, F# and VB
How to install
- Unpack the archive and run the installer
- Launch LINQPad and pick a driver for your data source
- Activate the Premium edition from the Help menu
- Save your first query to get an editable history
System requirements
Windows 10/11 x64, .NET 8 or 9 runtime, 4 GB RAM