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opendbx for Mac

Lightweight but extensible database access library in C

Quick answer: opendbx is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install opendbx. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What opendbx is

opendbx is a data tool for macOS: lightweight but extensible database access library in C.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install opendbx

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

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 opendbx on Mac?

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

Is opendbx open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does opendbx 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 opendbx?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #11196 in this catalogue.

What version of opendbx is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.4.6.