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What is Koala Data Explorer Studio?

Koala Data Explorer Studio (KDES) is the native desktop edition of Koala. It delivers the same Oracle Fusion OTBI power as the VS Code extension but in a stand-alone macOS and Windows app with its own installer, menus, and update flow.
  • Ships as signed DMG/EXE/AppImage installers with native menus, window controls, and OS integrations.
  • Includes Monaco-powered editing, multi-tab workflows, saved queries, SQL history, CSV/XLSX export, and copy helpers.
  • Stores results locally for offline review while credentials stay encrypted in Koala’s cloud service.

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Why Koala Studio?

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Native Convenience

Launch Koala like any other application—no VS Code dependency, no extension updates to manage.

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Enterprise Friendly

Give analysts and consultants a self-contained tool that respects OS security controls, supports SSO, and works in locked-down environments.

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Seamless Switching

Connections, query history, and features mirror the extension, so teams can move between KDEE and KDES without relearning anything.

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Key Benefits

Native Experience

macOS and Windows builds with their own menus, window controls, and tray integration

Powerful SQL Editor

Monaco tabs, semicolon-scoped execution, smart query history, and tab-specific connections

Rich Results

Interactive grid with copy helpers, CSV/XLSX export, and an embedded CSV viewer for shared files

Automatic Updates

In-app banner downloads signed builds in the background and restarts with a single click

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Who Uses Koala Studio?

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Analysts & Consultants

Sometimes prefer a dedicated desktop window (or don’t have VS Code installed) but still want the same Koala capabilities.

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Enterprise Users

Operate under strict install policies but still require Oracle query access.

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Developers & Integrators

Prefer a native shell that keeps SQL tasks separate from coding sessions yet stays in sync with the extension.

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Getting Started

  1. Download the installer for your OS.
  2. Sign in with your Koala account and create your first connection.
  3. Explore the SQL editor and CSV tooling using the guides in this section.