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sqlcmd for Mac

Microsoft SQL Server command-line interface

Quick answer: sqlcmd is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install sqlcmd. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 3,364 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What sqlcmd is

sqlcmd is a data tool for macOS: microsoft SQL Server command-line interface.

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/microsoft/go-sqlcmd.

How to install sqlcmd

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

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 sqlcmd on Mac?

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

Is sqlcmd open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does sqlcmd 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 sqlcmd?

It was installed 3,364 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #459 in this catalogue.

What version of sqlcmd is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.10.0.