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postgresql@17 for Mac

Object-relational database system

Quick answer: postgresql@17 is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install postgresql@17. It is distributed under the PostgreSQL licence. It has 16,427 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What postgresql@17 is

postgresql@17 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@17

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install postgresql@17.

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 postgresql@17 on Mac?

Run brew install postgresql@17 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is postgresql@17 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the PostgreSQL licence.

Does postgresql@17 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@17?

It was installed 16,427 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #127 in this catalogue.

What version of postgresql@17 is current?

The latest packaged version is 17.11.