pgvector for Mac
Open-source vector similarity search for Postgres
brew install pgvector. It is distributed under the PostgreSQL licence.
It has 3,893 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What pgvector is
pgvector is a data tool for macOS: open-source vector similarity search for Postgres.
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/pgvector/pgvector.
How to install pgvector
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install pgvector.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install pgvector on Mac?
Run brew install pgvector in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is pgvector open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the PostgreSQL licence.
Does pgvector 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 pgvector?
It was installed 3,893 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #409 in this catalogue.
What version of pgvector is current?
The latest packaged version is 0.8.7.