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ladybug for Mac

Embedded graph database built for query speed and scalability

Quick answer: ladybug is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install ladybug. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 95 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What ladybug is

ladybug is a data tool for macOS: embedded graph database built for query speed and scalability.

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

How to install ladybug

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

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 ladybug on Mac?

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

Is ladybug open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does ladybug 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 ladybug?

It was installed 95 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3535 in this catalogue.

What version of ladybug is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.22.0.