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qo for Mac

Interactive minimalist TUI to query JSON, CSV, and TSV using SQL

Quick answer: qo is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install qo. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 82 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What qo is

qo is a data tool for macOS: interactive minimalist TUI to query JSON, CSV, and TSV using SQL.

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/kiki-ki/go-qo.

How to install qo

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

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 qo on Mac?

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

Is qo open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does qo 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 qo?

It was installed 82 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3765 in this catalogue.

What version of qo is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.5.1.