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berkeley-db@5 for Mac

High performance key/value database

Quick answer: berkeley-db@5 is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install berkeley-db@5. It is distributed under the Sleepycat licence. It has 45 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What berkeley-db@5 is

berkeley-db@5 is a data tool for macOS: high performance key/value database.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Sleepycat licence.

How to install berkeley-db@5

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install berkeley-db@5.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install berkeley-db@5 on Mac?

Run brew install berkeley-db@5 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is berkeley-db@5 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Sleepycat licence.

Does berkeley-db@5 run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is berkeley-db@5?

It was installed 45 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4765 in this catalogue.

What version of berkeley-db@5 is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.3.28.