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dblab for Mac

Database client every command-line junkie deserves

Quick answer: dblab is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dblab. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 154 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dblab is

dblab is a data tool for macOS: database client every command-line junkie deserves.

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

How to install dblab

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install dblab on Mac?

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

Is dblab open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does dblab 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 dblab?

It was installed 154 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2792 in this catalogue.

What version of dblab is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.54.0.