This page provides a comprehensive SQLite cheat sheet, offering quick access to essential commands for managing your SQLite databases. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this resource will help you navigate and utilize SQLite effectively.

Connect to SQLite

Command	Description
sqlite3 <db>	Connect to a SQLite database file. If the file does not exist, it will be created.

SQLite CLI Commands

Master the SQLite command-line interface (CLI) with these fundamental commands for database introspection and management.

Command	Description
.databases	List all databases currently attached to the session.
.tables	List all tables in the current database.
.schema <table>	Show the SQL schema definition for a specific table.
.indexes <table>	List all indexes defined for a given table.
.show	Display the current settings and configurations for the SQLite session.
.help	Display comprehensive help information for all SQLite commands.
.shell <command>	Execute a command in the host operating system's shell.
.exit	Quit the SQLite interactive shell.

Backup and Restore SQLite Databases

Learn how to safeguard your data by backing up and restoring SQLite databases using these crucial commands.

Command	Description
.backup <file>	Create a full backup of the current database to a specified file.
.restore <file>	Restore the current database from a backup file.
.dump	Output the entire database as a series of SQL statements. This can be used for creating backups or migrating data.

For more in-depth information on SQLite, refer to the official documentation:

• SQLite Official Documentation
• SQLite CLI Documentation