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couchdb for Mac

Apache CouchDB database server

Quick answer: couchdb is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install couchdb. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 94 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What couchdb is

couchdb is a data tool for macOS: apache CouchDB database server.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install couchdb

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install couchdb on Mac?

Run brew install couchdb in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is couchdb open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does couchdb 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 couchdb?

It was installed 94 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3548 in this catalogue.

What version of couchdb is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.5.3.