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pgrx for Mac

Build Postgres Extensions with Rust

Quick answer: pgrx is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pgrx. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 16 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pgrx is

pgrx is a data tool for macOS: build Postgres Extensions with Rust.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/pgcentralfoundation/pgrx.

How to install pgrx

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

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 pgrx on Mac?

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

Is pgrx open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pgrx 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 pgrx?

It was installed 16 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7111 in this catalogue.

What version of pgrx is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.19.3.