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pgsync for Mac

Sync Postgres data between databases

Quick answer: pgsync is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pgsync. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 21 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pgsync is

pgsync is a data tool for macOS: sync Postgres data between 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/ankane/pgsync.

How to install pgsync

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

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 pgsync on Mac?

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

Is pgsync open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pgsync 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 pgsync?

It was installed 21 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6454 in this catalogue.

What version of pgsync is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.8.1.