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LINQPad for Mac

.NET LINQ database query tool and code scratchpad

Quick answer: LINQPad is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask linqpad. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata. It has 23 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What LINQPad is

LINQPad is a data tool for macOS: .NET LINQ database query tool and code scratchpad.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install LINQPad

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

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 LINQPad on Mac?

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

Is LINQPad open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does LINQPad run on Apple silicon?

Yes, natively.

How popular is LINQPad?

It was installed 23 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6217 in this catalogue.

What version of LINQPad is current?

The latest packaged version is 9.11.10.4566546.