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sq for Mac

Data wrangler with jq-like query language

Quick answer: sq is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install sq. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 160 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What sq is

sq is a data tool for macOS: data wrangler with jq-like query language.

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 sq

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

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 sq on Mac?

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

Is sq open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does sq 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 sq?

It was installed 160 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2745 in this catalogue.

What version of sq is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.55.0.