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libpq for Mac

Postgres C API library

Quick answer: libpq is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libpq. It is distributed under the PostgreSQL licence. It has 26,344 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libpq is

libpq is a data tool for macOS: postgres C API library.

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

How to install libpq

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

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 libpq on Mac?

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

Is libpq open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the PostgreSQL licence.

Does libpq 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 libpq?

It was installed 26,344 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #73 in this catalogue.

What version of libpq is current?

The latest packaged version is 18.6.