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octosql for Mac

SQL query tool to analyze data from different file formats and databases

Quick answer: octosql is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install octosql. It is distributed under the MPL-2.0 licence.

What octosql is

octosql is a data tool for macOS: SQL query tool to analyze data from different file formats and databases.

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/cube2222/octosql/.

How to install octosql

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

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 octosql on Mac?

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

Is octosql open source?

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

Does octosql 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 octosql?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of octosql is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.13.0.