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cdb for Mac

Create and read constant databases

Quick answer: cdb is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cdb. It is distributed under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain OR CC0-1.0 OR 0BSD OR MIT-0 OR MIT licence. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cdb is

cdb is a data tool for macOS: create and read constant databases.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain OR CC0-1.0 OR 0BSD OR MIT-0 OR MIT licence.

How to install cdb

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

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 cdb on Mac?

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

Is cdb open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain OR CC0-1.0 OR 0BSD OR MIT-0 OR MIT licence.

Does cdb 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 cdb?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10387 in this catalogue.

What version of cdb is current?

The latest packaged version is 20251021.