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Postgres for Mac

App wrapper for Postgres

Quick answer: Postgres is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask postgres-app. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 804 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Postgres is

Postgres is a data tool for macOS: app wrapper for Postgres.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://postgresapp.com/.

How to install Postgres

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

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 Postgres on Mac?

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

Is Postgres open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (PostgresApp/PostgresApp), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Postgres run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Postgres?

It was installed 804 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1189 in this catalogue.

What version of Postgres is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.9.6,14-15-16-17-18.