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prqlc for Mac

Simple, powerful, pipelined SQL replacement

Quick answer: prqlc is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install prqlc. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 7 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What prqlc is

prqlc is a data tool for macOS: simple, powerful, pipelined SQL replacement.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install prqlc

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

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 prqlc on Mac?

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

Is prqlc open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does prqlc 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 prqlc?

It was installed 7 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8919 in this catalogue.

What version of prqlc is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.13.14.