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cloud-sql-proxy for Mac

Utility for connecting securely to your Cloud SQL instances

Quick answer: cloud-sql-proxy is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cloud-sql-proxy. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 2,489 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cloud-sql-proxy is

cloud-sql-proxy is a data tool for macOS: utility for connecting securely to your Cloud SQL instances.

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/GoogleCloudPlatform/cloud-sql-proxy.

How to install cloud-sql-proxy

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

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 cloud-sql-proxy on Mac?

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

Is cloud-sql-proxy open source?

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

Does cloud-sql-proxy 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 cloud-sql-proxy?

It was installed 2,489 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #578 in this catalogue.

What version of cloud-sql-proxy is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.26.3.