tbls-doc

You generate database schema documentation by running tbls doc with your DSN and an output directory, which creates comprehensive schema docs for tables, columns, and relationships in a docs/schema directory.

Yes, you can automatically create ER diagrams for PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite by connecting tbls to your live database using a DSN or .tbls.yml configuration file.

The best way to keep DB schema docs up to date is generating them directly from a live database using tbls, which ensures your documentation accurately reflects current table definitions and relationships for schema reviews.

You do not need a .tbls.yml configuration file to document your database schema, as tbls supports direct DSN connections as an alternative configuration method for generating schema documentation and ER diagrams.

Yes, you can run lint and diff workflows after generating schema documentation, extending the core tbls doc output to support database audits and detect schema changes over time.

Generating ER diagrams directly from a live database saves time on manual documentation and ensures accuracy, producing up-to-date table definitions and relationship visualizations for onboarding and architecture discussions.