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fsql for Mac

Search through your filesystem with SQL-esque queries

Quick answer: fsql is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install fsql. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What fsql is

fsql is a data tool for macOS: search through your filesystem with SQL-esque queries.

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/kashav/fsql.

How to install fsql

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

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 fsql on Mac?

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

Is fsql open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does fsql 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 fsql?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10043 in this catalogue.

What version of fsql is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.5.2.