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fileql for Mac

Run SQL-like query on local files instead of database files using the GitQL SDK

Quick answer: fileql is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install fileql. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 12 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What fileql is

fileql is a data tool for macOS: run SQL-like query on local files instead of database files using the GitQL SDK.

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/AmrDeveloper/FileQL.

How to install fileql

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install fileql on Mac?

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

Is fileql open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does fileql 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 fileql?

It was installed 12 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7714 in this catalogue.

What version of fileql is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.10.0.