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elemental for Mac

Native XML Database with XQuery and XSLT

Quick answer: elemental is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask elemental. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository.

What elemental is

elemental is a data tool for macOS: native XML Database with XQuery and XSLT.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.elemental.xyz/.

How to install elemental

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

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 elemental on Mac?

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

Is elemental open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (evolvedbinary/elemental), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does elemental run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is elemental?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of elemental is current?

The latest packaged version is 7.7.0.