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libpg_query for Mac

C library for accessing the PostgreSQL parser outside of the server environment

Quick answer: libpg_query is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libpg_query. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause AND PostgreSQL licence. It has 29 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libpg_query is

libpg_query is a data tool for macOS: C library for accessing the PostgreSQL parser outside of the server environment.

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/pganalyze/libpg_query.

How to install libpg_query

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libpg_query on Mac?

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

Is libpg_query open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause AND PostgreSQL licence.

Does libpg_query 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 libpg_query?

It was installed 29 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5668 in this catalogue.

What version of libpg_query is current?

The latest packaged version is 18.1.0.