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rqlite for Mac

Lightweight, distributed relational database built on SQLite

Quick answer: rqlite is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install rqlite. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 225 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What rqlite is

rqlite is a data tool for macOS: lightweight, distributed relational database built on SQLite.

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

How to install rqlite

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

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 rqlite on Mac?

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

Is rqlite open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does rqlite 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 rqlite?

It was installed 225 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2353 in this catalogue.

What version of rqlite is current?

The latest packaged version is 10.6.5.