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postgresql@18 for Mac

Object-relational database system

Quick answer: postgresql@18 is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install postgresql@18. It is distributed under the PostgreSQL licence. It has 15,744 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What postgresql@18 is

postgresql@18 is a data tool for macOS: object-relational database system.

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 postgresql@18

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install postgresql@18.

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 postgresql@18 on Mac?

Run brew install postgresql@18 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is postgresql@18 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the PostgreSQL licence.

Does postgresql@18 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 postgresql@18?

It was installed 15,744 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #134 in this catalogue.

What version of postgresql@18 is current?

The latest packaged version is 18.6.