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pgbackrest for Mac

Reliable PostgreSQL Backup & Restore

Quick answer: pgbackrest is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pgbackrest. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 140 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pgbackrest is

pgbackrest is a data tool for macOS: reliable PostgreSQL Backup & Restore.

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

How to install pgbackrest

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

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 pgbackrest on Mac?

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

Is pgbackrest open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pgbackrest 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 pgbackrest?

It was installed 140 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2936 in this catalogue.

What version of pgbackrest is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.60.0.