DBScribe

What DBScribe is

DBScribe automatically creates technical documentation from database schemas, covering SQL objects and allowing customization of the generated material. The maker lists editions for SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and DB2. Output formats include Microsoft HTML Help (CHM), single HTML, a multi-file HTML site, and Microsoft Word. Users can work through either a wizard or a command-line interface. The SQL Server edition offers customizable templates, reusable profiles, and selection of object properties to document; it can also include DDL/XMLA code and SQL syntax highlighting. That edition lists SQL Server 7 or later and SQL Server client-side tools as prerequisites. DBScribe runs on Windows and has no free plan, but fully functional try downloads are available for a 30-day evaluation period. One-time licenses cost 39.00 USD for MySQL and PostgreSQL editions, and 99.00 USD for SQL Server, Oracle, and DB2 editions. The maker describes it as a tool for database administrators, developers, testers, and technical writers who need to communicate through database documentation. Commercial licenses are delivered electronically with activation keys after an order is processed.