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libpq@16 for Mac

Postgres C API library

Quick answer: libpq@16 is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libpq@16. It is distributed under the PostgreSQL licence. It has 136 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libpq@16 is

libpq@16 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@16

  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@16.

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@16 on Mac?

Run brew install libpq@16 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libpq@16 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the PostgreSQL licence.

Does libpq@16 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@16?

It was installed 136 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2978 in this catalogue.

What version of libpq@16 is current?

The latest packaged version is 16.15.