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dsq for Mac

CLI tool for running SQL queries against JSON, CSV, Excel, Parquet, and more

Quick answer: dsq is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install dsq. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What dsq is

dsq is a data tool for macOS: CLI tool for running SQL queries against JSON, CSV, Excel, Parquet, and more.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/multiprocessio/dsq.

How to install dsq

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

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 dsq on Mac?

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

Is dsq open source?

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

Does dsq 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 dsq?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8098 in this catalogue.

What version of dsq is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.23.0.