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sqlite for Mac

Command-line interface for SQLite

Quick answer: sqlite is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install sqlite. It is distributed under the blessing licence. It has 10,627 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What sqlite is

sqlite is a data tool for macOS: command-line interface for 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 blessing licence.

How to install sqlite

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

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 sqlite on Mac?

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

Is sqlite open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the blessing licence.

Does sqlite 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 sqlite?

It was installed 10,627 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #186 in this catalogue.

What version of sqlite is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.54.1.