accessdb - Linux

Overview

accessdb is a versatile command-line tool designed to manage and interact with Microsoft Access databases in Linux environments. It empowers users to perform various operations on Access databases, including data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.

Syntax

accessdb [OPTIONS] COMMAND [ARGUMENTS...]

Options/Flags

  • -h, –help: Print usage information.
  • -f, –file: Specify the path to the Access database file.
  • -s, –sheet: Select a specific sheet within the database.
  • -q, –query: Execute a SQL query on the database.
  • -c, –command: Execute a built-in accessdb command.
  • -o, –output: Specify the output format (csv, json, xml, md).
  • -v, –verbose: Enable verbose output.

Examples

Extract data from a table

accessdb -f database.accdb -sheet employees -command select *

Execute a SQL query

accessdb -f orders.accdb -query "SELECT * FROM Orders WHERE Total > 100"

Convert a table to CSV

accessdb -f invoices.accdb -sheet invoices -command export -o csv

Common Issues

  • Invalid database format: Ensure the provided database file is in the correct Access database format (.accdb).
  • Missing permissions: Verify that you have read/write permissions to the database file.
  • Incorrect syntax: Double-check the syntax of your command and ensure all required arguments are provided.

Integration

accessdb can be integrated with other commands and tools for advanced tasks:

  • Bash: Use accessdb to dynamically extract data for use in scripts.
  • Pandas: Import data from accessdb into a Pandas DataFrame.
  • Query tools: Combine accessdb with SQL query tools like MySQL Workbench for more complex data analysis.

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