How to Inspect Database Connection Strings
Connection Strings
When to Parse Connection URIs
Break apart Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and other URIs when debugging misconfigured hosts, wrong ports, or unexpected query parameters. Useful when comparing staging and production strings copied from secret managers or CI variables.
What Gets Displayed
The parser shows protocol, username, host, port, database path, and query parameters. Password values are masked in output. Nothing is transmitted to a server — parsing happens locally for debugging only.
Developer Tips
- Clear the page after pasting production credentials on shared machines
- URL-encode special characters in passwords when building URIs manually
- This inspects structure — it does not test connectivity or authentication
Frequently asked questions
Is my connection string sent to a server?
No. Parsing runs entirely in your browser. Clear sensitive input after use on shared devices.
Which URI schemes are supported?
Any string that the browser URL parser accepts, including postgres://, mysql://, mongodb://, and redis:// style URIs.