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libpq@17 for Mac

Postgres C API library

Quick answer: libpq@17 is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libpq@17. It is distributed under the PostgreSQL licence. It has 642 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libpq@17 is

libpq@17 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@17

  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@17.

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@17 on Mac?

Run brew install libpq@17 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libpq@17 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the PostgreSQL licence.

Does libpq@17 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@17?

It was installed 642 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1331 in this catalogue.

What version of libpq@17 is current?

The latest packaged version is 17.11.