postgresql@16 for Mac
Object-relational database system
brew install postgresql@16. It is distributed under the PostgreSQL licence.
It has 14,328 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What postgresql@16 is
postgresql@16 is a data tool for macOS: object-relational database system.
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 postgresql@16
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install postgresql@16.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install postgresql@16 on Mac?
Run brew install postgresql@16 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is postgresql@16 open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the PostgreSQL licence.
Does postgresql@16 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 postgresql@16?
It was installed 14,328 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #147 in this catalogue.
What version of postgresql@16 is current?
The latest packaged version is 16.15.