--- title: Getting Started with SQL Database Project Power Tools description: SQL Database Project Power Tools is a free Visual Studio extension that enhances SQL Server database project workflows. Key features include importing existing... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/getting-started-with-sql-database-project-power-tools-jww2the81 twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Getting Started with SQL Database Project Power Tools | daily.dev og:description: SQL Database Project Power Tools is a free Visual Studio extension that enhances SQL Server database project workflows. 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Key features include importing existing database schemas, comparing schemas between projects and live databases, static code analysis for SQL scripts, generating Mermaid E/R diagrams, viewing .dacpac file contents, and scripting table data as INSERT statements. The guide covers installation, step-by-step usage of each feature, and tips for integrating these tools into a development workflow. A paid Power Pack extension adds real-time T-SQL analysis with 140+ rules and SQL formatting. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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