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pgformatter for Mac

PostgreSQL syntax beautifier

Quick answer: pgformatter is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pgformatter. It is distributed under the PostgreSQL licence. It has 102 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pgformatter is

pgformatter is a data tool for macOS: postgreSQL syntax beautifier.

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 pgformatter

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

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 pgformatter on Mac?

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

Is pgformatter open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the PostgreSQL licence.

Does pgformatter 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 pgformatter?

It was installed 102 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3420 in this catalogue.

What version of pgformatter is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.11.