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harlequin for Mac

Easy, fast, and beautiful database client for the terminal

Quick answer: harlequin is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install harlequin. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 473 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What harlequin is

harlequin is a data tool for macOS: easy, fast, and beautiful database client for the terminal.

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 harlequin

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

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 harlequin on Mac?

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

Is harlequin open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does harlequin 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 harlequin?

It was installed 473 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1580 in this catalogue.

What version of harlequin is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.16.2.