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pgbadger for Mac

Log analyzer for PostgreSQL

Quick answer: pgbadger is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pgbadger. It is distributed under the PostgreSQL licence. It has 15 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pgbadger is

pgbadger is a data tool for macOS: log analyzer for PostgreSQL.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the PostgreSQL licence.

How to install pgbadger

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

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 pgbadger on Mac?

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

Is pgbadger open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the PostgreSQL licence.

Does pgbadger 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 pgbadger?

It was installed 15 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7267 in this catalogue.

What version of pgbadger is current?

The latest packaged version is 13.2.