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rocksdb for Mac

Embeddable, persistent key-value store for fast storage

Quick answer: rocksdb is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install rocksdb. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only OR Apache-2.0 licence. It has 96 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What rocksdb is

rocksdb is a command-line tool for macOS: embeddable, persistent key-value store for fast storage.

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

How to install rocksdb

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

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 rocksdb on Mac?

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

Is rocksdb open source?

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

Does rocksdb 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 rocksdb?

It was installed 96 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3523 in this catalogue.

What version of rocksdb is current?

The latest packaged version is 11.8.1.