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apache-drill for Mac

Schema-free SQL Query Engine for Hadoop, NoSQL and Cloud Storage

Quick answer: apache-drill is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install apache-drill. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 6 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What apache-drill is

apache-drill is a data tool for macOS: schema-free SQL Query Engine for Hadoop, NoSQL and Cloud Storage.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install apache-drill

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

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 apache-drill on Mac?

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

Is apache-drill open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does apache-drill 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 apache-drill?

It was installed 6 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9013 in this catalogue.

What version of apache-drill is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.22.0.