libpq@16 for Mac
Postgres C API library
brew install libpq@16. It is distributed under the PostgreSQL licence. Homebrew recorded 136 installs in the last 30 days. What is libpq@16?
libpq@16 is a macOS data tool: Postgres C API library.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or unpacks binaries onto your PATH. It is distributed under the PostgreSQL licence.
How to install libpq@16
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
- Run
brew install libpq@16.
Install Homebrew first if needed:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install libpq@16 on a Mac?
Run brew install libpq@16 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.
Is libpq@16 open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the PostgreSQL licence.
Does libpq@16 run on Apple silicon?
Homebrew provides this formula for macOS. If upstream does not publish an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 can run the Intel binary.
How popular is libpq@16?
Homebrew analytics recorded 136 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #2978 in this catalogue.
What version of libpq@16 is current?
The latest packaged version is 16.15.
Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.