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pocketbase for Mac

Open source backend for your next project in 1 file

Quick answer: pocketbase is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pocketbase. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 154 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pocketbase is

pocketbase is a command-line tool for macOS: open source backend for your next project in 1 file.

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 pocketbase

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install pocketbase on Mac?

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

Is pocketbase open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does pocketbase 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 pocketbase?

It was installed 154 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2799 in this catalogue.

What version of pocketbase is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.40.6.